Massacre of Christians Ongoing in Nigeria: ‘Fulani herdsmen killing innocents almost daily’
Fulani herdsmen in Benue state, Nigeria, killed four Christians on Monday and nine others on Jan 5-6, sources said
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Global Rescuers Race to Save Lives, Aid Millions of Victims in Turkey, Syria
One day after the catastrophic 7.8 earthquake, a massive international rescue and aid effort is underway to help millions of Turkish and Syrian people, reeling from the worst natural disaster in nearly a century to hit the area. The scenes are apocalyptic, as the quake toppled thousands of buildings in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, leaving millions without shelter in a region already plagued by political unrest and violence. The death toll has topped 5,000, but it could soar into the tens of thousands, as millions of Turks and Syrians agonize over lost and missing loved ones.
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Disagreements over Sexuality ‘tarnish’ Church of England’s Reputation – Bishop
Long-standing divisions over human sexuality have "cast a shadow" over the Church of England's Christian witness, the Bishop of London told General Synod on Monday.
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Israel Kills Five Palestinians in West Bank
Israeli soldiers on Monday killed five gunmen associated with the Hamas terrorist group during a raid in a refugee camp near the city of Jericho. The latest violence comes after Secretary of State Ant...
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Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian Leaders Denounce Anti-Gay Laws
Pope Francis was backed by the ceremonial head of the Anglican Communion and top Presbyterian minister in calling for gays to be welcomed by their churches as he again decried laws that criminalize homosexuality as unjust.
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Muslim Throws Acid on Young Christian Woman in Pakistan – Morningstar News
A Muslim in Karachi, Pakistan on Wednesday (Feb. 1) threw acid on a 19-year-old Christian woman for refusing his pressure to enter into relationship and convert to Islam, sources said.
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Archbishop Seeks Unity as Church of England General Synod Gathers to Debate Same-Sex Proposals
The Archbishop of Canterbury today told the Church of England's General Synod that unity is still possible despite deep divisions over human sexuality.
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European Court: Russia Violated Human Rights by Not Legally Recognizing Gay Unions
Three couples claimed Russia’s failure to recognize their request for homosexual marriages violated the 1950 European Convention on Human Rights.
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Earthquake in Syria, Turkey kills at least 2,300
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday razed large swaths of Turkey and Syria and rescuers were still searching amid freezing temperatures for people in the rubble in the afternoon. Thousands more are w...
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Over 2,000 Killed in Turkey, Syria after Strongest Earthquake in over 100 years
Over 1,800 people have been killed in southern Turkey and northern Syria after a powerful 7 8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey s Nurdagi town early Monday, one of the strongest to hit the region in ...
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Church of England Bishop Reports Member to Police over Synod Motion, Twitter Posts against Child Grooming
A member of the Church of England was reported by his bishop to the police for allegedly causing offense by running a campaign against the sexualization of children and sharing his views on Twitter ...
