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Aung San Suu Kyi rounded on by world leaders: 'Now is the time to take action'
Aung San Suu Kyi rounded on by world leaders: 'Now is the time to take action'

Myanmar's defacto leader Aung San Suu Kyi is under mounting pressure over her handling of the crisis in the Rakhine State where nearly half a million of the Rohingya minority have fled in less than a month.

After Charlottesville, Virginia church removes Robert E. Lee from its name
After Charlottesville, Virginia church removes Robert E. Lee from its name

Leaders at the R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church in Virginia have voted to remove the Confederate general's name from the parish after demands to disavow the Civil War figure divided the congregation following last month's violent clashes in Charlottesville.

Marawi Bishop pleads with Philippines President Duterte to allow displaced families to return home
Marawi Bishop pleads with Philippines President Duterte to allow displaced families to return home

The Catholic Bishop of Marawi appealed to Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday to allow some displaced Marawi families to return to their war-torn city, as he also urged Christians to help Muslim communities there.

The unseen culprits behind human trafficking
The unseen culprits behind human trafficking

The horror of sexual slavery: If we truly want to rid the world of this, we must approach it in all its complexity.

Donald Trump at UN: President accused of 'hate speech' but evangelicals praise 'best speech ever'

Donald Trump has been accused of 'hate speech' after he used his first major address at the United Nations to heavily criticise fellow members.

US Bishop addresses thousands of Facebook staff on how to have a good religious argument online
US Bishop addresses thousands of Facebook staff on how to have a good religious argument online

A US Catholic bishop addressed Facebook employees this week on the subject of 'How to have a religious argument' online, urging users to seek 'with great patience to understand your opponent's position'.

How can Christians mobilise Africa's youth to help rebuild their continent?
How can Christians mobilise Africa's youth to help rebuild their continent?

The focus is on youth as African Christian leaders, young and old, meet this week in Youandé, the Cameroon capital for this year's African Biblical Leadership Initiative forum.

Senior French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin faces trial for not reporting child abuse
Senior French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin faces trial for not reporting child abuse

A senior French cardinal, Philippe Barbarin, is to be tried on charges of failing to report historical child sexual abuse.

Mexico mourns its dead as search continues for earthquake survivors
Mexico mourns its dead as search continues for earthquake survivors

The magnitude 7.1 shock killed at least 216 people, nearly half of them in the capital, less than two weeks after a powerful tremor killed nearly 100 people in the south of the country.

'GoPro Hero 6' photo leak: New version can shoot 4K footage at 60 fps
'GoPro Hero 6' photo leak: New version can shoot 4K footage at 60 fps

Just last week, Photorumors has managed to acquire a leaked photo of the Hero 6.

5 football players from evangelical school Wheaton College charged over 'hazing' incident
5 football players from evangelical school Wheaton College charged over 'hazing' incident

Five American football players from the conservative evangelical institution Wheaton College are facing charges after they were accused of assaulting a teammate in a 2016 'hazing' incident that allegedly left the victim stranded while half-naked with two torn shoulders.

'Destiny 2' on PC: What's the difference?
'Destiny 2' on PC: What's the difference?

There are still a lot of details to iron out so PC players can get the full experience of "Destiny 2," as it's the first time the gaming franchise is going to be released on PC platforms. Still, the long wait is going to be worth it for PC players, as there are a couple of perks they can get that cannot be found in other gaming consoles.

Should Church Buildings Be Used For Yoga Classes?
Should Church Buildings Be Used For Yoga Classes?

There are Evangelicals and Catholics who critique yoga as wrong for Christians because its mantras originate in eastern religion.

Exorcist believes recent hurricanes and North Korea crisis are signs that the biblical apocalypse is near
Exorcist believes recent hurricanes and North Korea crisis are signs that the biblical apocalypse is near

"All natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, demonstrate that the end of the world is coming," said professional exorcist Don Antonio Mattatelli.

Why did God not heal Christian apologist Nabeel Qureshi of his cancer?
Why did God not heal Christian apologist Nabeel Qureshi of his cancer?

Nabeel had so much more to give to his family and the Kingdom of God that his death seems completely senseless.

We may have to destroy North Korea, Trump tells UN

His words about North Korea drew the strongest reaction, with loud murmurs filling the green-marbled UN General Assembly hall.