Woman Beaten, Poisoned by Father and Relatives in Uganda After Converting to Christianity

A woman in eastern Uganda, who recently converted to Christianity, is recovering in the hospital after her Muslim father and family members attacked her and forced her to drink poison.

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Dutch Leader Says Hungary 'Must Leave' EU Over Anti-LGBTQ Law, Vows to Bring Hungary 'To It's Knees'

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Hungary "must leave" the European Union (EU) or reverse a new bill banning content that advocates LGBTQ for anyone under 18-years-old.

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4 Die in Hot Air Balloon Crash in New Mexico's Largest City

Four people died and one person was in critical condition after a hot air balloon they were riding in hit power lines in New Mexico’s largest city, police said Saturday.

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Looted Antique Coptic Bible Among Artifacts Withdrawn from UK Auction After Ethiopia Appeals for Their Return

A leather-bound Ethiopian Coptic Bible is among the artifacts that were withdrawn from an auction in the United Kingdom after the Ethiopian embassy in London identified it as being looted by British forces following the battle of Maqdala in 1868.

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70 Students, Four Teachers Abducted During Latest Attack on Nigerian College, 2 Dead

A rescue operation is underway to locate more than 70 students and four teachers in Nigeria who were abducted by a group of armed militants on Thursday as violent attacks and kidnappings continue throughout the country.

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Persecuted Iranian Christian Mary Mohammadi Votes for Truth in Her Homeland

Most Iranian Christians live quiet lives, wary of drawing unwelcome attention to themselves. And this is especially true of converts from Islam. It can be a matter of life and death. But not all Iranian Christians choose to keep a low profile, and Mary Mohammadi has decided to walk a different and more difficult path.

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'Hanging in Hellfire': Her Imam Said She Would Suffer for Eternity, Then She Heard the Audible Voice of Jesus

Hanging from her hair in hellfire for all eternity – that was supposed to be Hedieh's punishment. What was her crime? She simply removed her head covering. But now, after 22 years in Islam, she's no longer afraid of her eternal destiny because she heard the loving voice of Jesus Christ.

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'The Results Are Staggering': FBI Creates Messaging App to Snag Organized Crime in Global Sting Operation 'Trojan Shield'

Criminal gangs communicated plans for moving drug shipments and carrying out killings on a messaging app secretly run by the FBI, law enforcement agencies said Tuesday, as they unveiled a global sting operation they said dealt an "unprecedented blow" to organized crime in countries around the world.

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Christian Couple Convicted of Blasphemy Finally Gets Justice After Pakistani Judge Acquits Case Nearly 8 Years Later

A Christian Pakistani couple sentenced to death for blasphemy seven years ago was finally acquitted by the Lahore High Court.

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Church Growth Is Coming: 'Jesus Wants to See Church Growth Even More Than We Do'

In the fall of 2021 into 2022, we’re expecting rapid growth for a lot of churches. People will be seeking community and hope from the church more than ever after a year of challenges and isolation. However, preparation is key and it’s vital for you to prepare now in order to be ready for the inevitable growth that’s coming.

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Seoul: North Korea Fires 2 Projectiles into Sea

South Korea’s military said North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into its eastern waters on Thursday as it revives its testing activity to expand its military capabilities and pressure on the Biden administration amid a stalemate in diplomacy. 

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U.S. on Pace to Reach Highest Number of Migrants Crossing Southern Border in 20 years

The new Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the U.S. is on pace to reach the highest number of people apprehended crossing the Southern Border in 20 years.  

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16 Killed, Church Burned When Suspected Islamic Terrorists Attack Village in Africa's DRC

Sixteen people were killed and a Catholic church burned down when Islamic terrorists attacked a village in the African nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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'The U.S. Must Be a Model' says Religious Freedom Chairwoman Ahead of Refugee Hearing

America's Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) has been the subject of debate and even controversy in recent years.

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Reports: Military Stages Coup in Myanmar, Suu Kyi Detained

A military coup was taking place in Myanmar early Monday and State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi was detained under house arrest, reports said, as communications were cut to the capital.

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UK Prime Minister Orders New Virus Lockdown for England

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

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Indian Christian Families Hide for Their Lives After Brutal Mob Targets Them, Injuring 21

Several Christian families in India remain in hiding following a brutal mob attack by tribal animists that sent 21 Christians to local hospitals.

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Pompeo's Istanbul Visit Highlights Religious Freedom, Draws Rebuke from Turkey's Foreign Ministry

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is drawing attention to the lack of religious freedom in Turkey. 

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Christians Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP).

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Christians Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP).

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