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President Trump says Andrew Brunson is a 'great patriot hostage', threatens Turkey with more sanctions
US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin assured President Donald Trump at a Cabinet meeting that sanctions were ready to be put in place if Brunson was not freed.
Former lesbian and LGBT activist says she has renounced homosexuality
A prominent lesbian and LGBT activist in Uganda has reportedly renounced her same-sex attraction and now says homosexuality is a 'sin.'
Turkish court rejects Andrew Brunson's plea for release from house arrest
Evangelical pastor Andrew Brunson is standing trial in Turkey over terrorism charges.
37 confirmed dead in Italy bridge collapse, sparking national anger
The 50-year-old bridge collapsed during torrential rain on Tuesday, sending dozens of vehicles crashing onto a riverbed, a railway and two warehouses.
How the Andrew Brunson case is straining relations between the US and Turkey to breaking point
Presidents Trump and Erdogan met only a month ago at a NATO summit where Trump praised the Turkish president for 'doing things the right way'.
Churches hold vigils after shooting leaves four dead in eastern Canada
Four people, including two police officers, were killed in a shooting in eastern Canada on Friday in the latest eruption of gun violence across the country that has led to calls for weapons bans in cities.
Egypt security forces stop attempted church suicide bombing - state television
Egyptian security forces have thwarted a suicide bomb attack on a church just outside of Cairo, state television said on Saturday.
Yemen: Saudi airstrike hits bus carrying children, dozens killed
'Our shops were open and shoppers were walking around as usual. All of those who died were residents, children and shop owners.'
Argentina Senate rejects measure to legalise abortion
Argentine senators rejected a bill to legalise abortion after an impassioned debate ran into the early hours of Thursday
Israel to move Armageddon prison to reveal ancient Christian church
In 2005, work to expand the aging Megiddo Prison uncovered the remains of a 3rd century Christian prayer hall, including a mosaic referring to 'God Jesus Christ'.
5 reasons why cleanliness is godliness
(Partner Post) There is no more profound truth to this idiom than the fact that cleaning or improving our environment promotes a positive mindset and sense of responsibility.
What to look for in a credit card
(Partner Post) There are many different credit cards to choose from and it is important to find the right one for your needs.
Christian aid agency World Vision responds to Indonesia earthquake
International aid agency World Vision is responding to the 7-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's Lombok Island on Sunday.
Zimbabwe's churches urge lifting of international sanctions
In a 'pastoral statement', the ZCC said: 'We plead with the international community not continue the isolation of Zimbabwe on the basis of shortcomings of this election.'
Tourists flee Indonesia's Lombok island after quake kills 91
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said the death toll was expected to rise as information came in from areas where thousands of buildings collapsed or were badly damaged
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa calls for unity, rival questions election result
President Emmerson Mnangagwa called on Friday for Zimbabwe to unite behind him after he was declared winner of national elections.