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Michael Schumacher health latest news update: F1 legend's daughter gives first-ever interview as he continues recovery from skiing accident
Gina-Maria Schumacher, the daughter of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, has appeared in her first-ever TV interview to speak about her fond memories about her father following his skiing accident in 2013.

Indonesia sentences pastor to four years in prison over remarks about Quran during evangelism attempt
An Indonesian pastor has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of religious defamation over remarks he allegedly made about the Quran when he shared the Gospel with a Muslim taxi driver.

Indian court orders compensation to be released to families of 14 Christians killed in 2008 riots
A court in eastern India has ordered the release of compensation that was slated for the widows of 14 victims in the anti-Christian riots in Kandhamal district in 2008.

Hungary PM Viktor Orban vows to preserve Christian culture as he begins third term
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has vowed to protect the country's Christian culture in his new government following his re-election last month.

Mormons drop partnership with Scouts a week after controversial name change
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, has announced that it is ending its partnership with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) before the start of 2020.

Church leaders brand 'America First' as 'heresy', plan White House march
Christian leaders are set to march on the White House this month as part of an ecumenical movement aimed at 'reclaiming Jesus'.

Andrew Brunson's lawyers protest 'outlandish' evidence brought against US pastor
Lawyers defending Andrew Brunson, the US pastor jailed in Turkey, have protested the treatment of his case by the court, expressing 'serious concerns' about the evidence presented by the prosecution, and opposing the refusal to release Brunson to house arrest.

Charities warn of 'scenario of despair' in South Sudan
A Catholic aid network has warned of a 'forgotten crisis' in South Sudan and said the country is 'heading towards a scenario of despair'.

Prince Charles meets head of Greece's Orthodox Church
Prince Charles yesterday met with the head of Greece's Orthodox Church, Archbishop Ieronymos, in an official royal visit to Athens.
Pope to meet head of Czech and Slovak Orthodox church for the first time
Pope Francis will meet will meet with the head of the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia for this first time this week, the Vatican announced yesterday.
American Christian prisoners touch down in Washington after release from North Korea
A plane carrying three American Christian prisoners released by North Korea landed near Washington DC early on Thursday morning and were met by President Donald Trump,

Indian state arrests two Pentecostal Christians over accusations of forced conversions
Authorities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh have arrested two men who were accused of conducting forced conversions.

Mormons end 105 year partnership with Boy Scouts after rows over transgenderism and gay leaders
The Mormon church is officially splitting with the Boy Scouts of America after more than a century of partnership.

Released: Three American Christians held in North Korea return to US
Three American Christians held in North Korea in recent years have been released and are currently flying back to the US with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Donald Trump has announced.

Hundreds of dead baby girls found in Pakistan's garbage piles due to preference for boys, charities say
Two Pakistan-based charities have reported that hundreds of newborn babies have been found dead in garbage piles in Pakistan over the last year, with a majority of the dead infants being females due to a cultural preference for male children.

Decision to reject adoption application of Christian couple retracted by Canadian province
The Alberta government has approved the adoption application of a Christian couple who were previously rejected because of their beliefs on homosexuality and same-sex marriage.