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70 years after the Holocaust, antisemitism rises in Germany
Antisemitism in Germany is being fiercely debated after a series of attacks on Jews, with the leader of the country's Jewish community advising Jews not to wear traditional skullcaps or kippahs in public.
Nigeria church attack leaves 19 dead in latest Fulani killing
At least 19 people are dead after gunmen opened fire on a Catholic church in Nigeria's middle belt on Tuesday, police said
Catholic groups denounce Philippine government's plan to deport Australian nun
Catholic groups from around the world have expressed their support for Australian Sister Patricia Fox, who was recently detained and is now facing deportation for taking part in protest rallies.
The heaviest handwritten Bible ever weighs in at 22kg
The 22kg Bible was presented to Pope Francis in 2017.
Catholic population in Northern Ireland could overtake Protestants by 2021
The Catholic population of Northern Ireland could possibly exceed that of the Protestants by 2021, a leading researcher has claimed.
Nigerian priest freed after being kidnapped and held for 4 days
Fr Edwin Omoregbe, who had been kidnapped last week in Nigeria's Edo state, was released on Sunday
Brunson for Gulen: Turkey's president warns jailed pastor won't be freed unless US extradites rival
Turkish president Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan has explicitly linked the freedom of captive US missionary Andrew Brunson and the extradition of the cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed by Erdogan for an attempted coup in July 2016.
Christian girl burnt alive in Pakistan after refusing to marry Muslim man
A Christian girl in Pakistan was burnt alive after refusing to marry a Muslim man and convert to Islam.
66 U.S. senators sign letter asking Turkey to release Pastor Andrew Brunson, who is on trial under terror & espionage charges
A total of 66 U.S. senators have asked Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan to release Pastor Andrew Brunson, who is undergoing trial in Turkey on charges of espionage and links to terror groups.
Islamic extremism still a leading source of Christian persecution despite defeat of ISIS, Open Doors warns
Christian charity Open Doors has warned that Islamic extremism is still one of the main sources of persecution of Christians across the world despite the defeat of the Islamic State terror group.
Suicide blast in Kabul kill 12, wounds many
A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a voter registration centre in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens as they waited to receive identity cards, officials said.
We didn't assassinate Palestinian in Malaysia, Israel says
Israel's defence minister said on Sunday a Palestinian scientist shot dead in Malaysia was a rocket expert and 'no saint', but dismissed suggestions by Hamas that Israel's Mossad spy agency assassinated him.
Church attacked by mob in Egypt after applying for government license
A church that recently applied for a government license in Egypt's Beni Suef governorate has been attacked by villagers on the same day a committee came to inspect the building.
Natalie Portman pulls out of Israel prizegiving due to Netanyahu speech
Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman said she chose not to attend a ceremony in Israel to accept a million-dollar prize because she did not want to be seen as supporting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was scheduled to speak at the event.
Will President Trump visit UK this summer?
US president Donald Trump will visit Britain midway through 2018, possibly in July, British newspapers reported on Saturday, citing government sources in Washington and London.
Syrian state TV claims rebels are set to quit enclave near Damascus
Syrian state TV said on Saturday that rebels had agreed to surrender an enclave northeast of Damascus and go to opposition areas at the border with Turkey, a withdrawal that would clinch another victory for President Bashar al-Assad.