Masked Gunmen Rape Christian Woman, Tie Husband to Tree in Religiously-Motivated Attack
Masked gunmen robbed a Christian man and then tied him up and gang-rape his wife after learning the couple s faith, sources said
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A Priest’s Kidnapping in South Sudan Heightens Fear among Clergy in the Country
Dozens of church leaders have been kidnapped or killed by government soldiers or rebel fighters in the decade since the civil war began.
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Missionary couple killed by gunmen in Haiti, police say | Baptist Press
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – A U.S. missionary couple was shot and killed by criminal gang members in Haiti's capital after they were abducted while leaving a youth group activity held at a local church, according to a police official and a religious group.
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Putin decrees seizure of U.S. assets if Russian funds are touched
Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Thursday authorized Moscow authorities to commandeer the assets of U.S. individuals and companies if frozen Russian funds are confiscated in the United States. Over $2...
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Pope Rebuked for Saying the Human Heart Is ‘Good’
Evangelical leaders are pointing out that Pope Francis was wrong to say that people are "fundamentally good."
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Chinese Military Begins Two-Day “punishment” Drills around Taiwan
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army began the drills on Thursday, which state media described as a “punishment” for Taiwan electing a new president, Lai Ching-te. The Chinese Foreign Ministry o...
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From Schools to the Olympics, How France’s Staunch Secularism Affects Religion in Public Life
As the world’s eyes turn to France, host of the summer games in two months, their unique approach to the role of religious symbols in the public realm is getting more scrutiny.
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Christian Politician Facing Third Trial for Bible Tweet Submits Defense to Finland’s Supreme Court
P ivi R s nen, a Christian member of parliament in Finland, recently submitted her defense to her country s Supreme Court after being taken to trial a third time for tweeting a Bible verse half a ...
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‘Blasphemous’: 4 Reactions to UN, US Honoring Fallen Iranian President
Political leaders and influential voices have expressed disgust as the United Nations, the U S State Department and others offer condolences for the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, also known ...
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Calls for Prayer Ahead of General Election
Christians are being asked to pray as the nation prepares to go to the polls on 4 July.
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International Community Urged to Act after Death of Eritrean Church Leader in Prison
Appeals have been made to the international community to put pressure on Eritrea to uphold religious liberty after the death of a church leader in prison.
