Pastor killed in Uganda after Christian-Muslim debate; imam among prime suspects
A 25-year-old pastor at New Restoration Church of Christ in Uganda s Butebo District was killed hours after participating in a public Christian-Muslim debate
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Iraq Selects New President, Prime Minister
Iraqi parliament elected Abdul Latif Rashid as president on Thursday. He then appointed Mohammed Shia al-Sudani as prime minister–designate. The election ended a political deadlock that began in Oct...
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Russian troop mobilization almost complete, Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that the partial mobilization of reserves will probably be over in about two weeks. He added that about 33,000 new conscripts have been sorted into various...
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Victims of Religious Oppression in Turkey Reveal Why Christian Population is Dwindling
Victims of religious oppression in Turkey shared their stories at an event on religious freedom at the European Parliament where the speakers suggested that political and social atrocities in that ...
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Israelis Debate Approval of Lebanon Gas Deal: Will it Lead to Prosperity or Strengthen Hezbollah?
This week, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid agreed to a US-brokered deal between Israel and Lebanon to explore oil and gas reserves in the Mediterranean Sea. While Lapid hailed the agreement as the foundation for a new, prosperous era for two longtime enemies, critics of the deal strongly disagree. It will face challenges in the coming weeks before Israel’s November 1st election.
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‘What a Joy to be Here’: Thousands of Christians Flock to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles
This week, Israelis and Jews around the world are celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles – or “Sukkot” in Hebrew.
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Why Saudi Arabia’s Hidden Biblical History Could Be at Risk
Some of the most fascinating sites in biblical history are believed to be in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Mount Sinai, where Moses heard from God.
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‘Arteology’ – The First Art Exhibit in an Israeli Archaeological Excavation Links Ancient to Modern
In Jerusalem, sometimes the best stories are underground. And now, underground, near the ancient stones of the Western Wall, a new exhibit is linking past and present. And they’re calling it “arteology” – the first art exhibit in an active archaeological site.
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Sudanese Christian Couple Accused of Adultery for Staying Together
In recent months, fear among Sudan's Christians has been growing that their country is sliding back into the control of Islamists.
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Thousands of Israelis Pack Western Wall Plaza to Bless and Be Blessed
Thousands of Israelis and Jewish pilgrims from around the world packed the Western Wall Plaza, Wednesday as part of the Sukkot holiday participating in an ancient biblical tradition.
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2022 Lottie Moon offering and week of prayer resources available from IMB | Baptist Press
“Addressing lostness as the world’s greatest problem requires the world’s greatest resources,” IMB President Paul Chitwood recently told Southern Baptists. For this reason, we invite all Southern Baptists to participate with us in the 2022 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® and Week of Prayer for International Missions.
