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Don't be fooled by Kim's sister at Winter Olympics: Christians face horrific persecution in North Korea
Open Doors has warned people not to be fooled by the show of unity between North and South Korea at the games and forget the multiple, horrific human rights abuses under the regime of Kim Jong-Un.
Walgreens pharmacies imposes gender-free bathroom policy
Pharmacy store chain Walgreens has sparked controversy by following the example set by Target, and is now imposing a gender-free bathroom policy in all of its stores.
Trump says Israeli settlements 'complicate' peace prospects with Palestinians
Donald Trump has said that the issue of Israeli settlements 'very much complicates' the prospects of a resolution with the Palestinians and that he is not sure either side in the conflict wants peace.
Russian passenger plane crashes near Moscow; 71 feared dead
It was not immediately clear what had caused the crash, which happened as temperatures hovered around minus 5 degrees Celsius with periodic snowfalls.
Trump says Democratic memo on Russia is 'very political,' needs redactions
The release of the memo was blocked by Trump on Friday, kicking off a new skirmish between Democrats and the White House.
Quarter of all Iraqi children living in poverty, UN says
One in four Iraqi children are in poverty and four million are in need of assistance as a result of the country's war with Islamic State militants, the United Nation's children agency said on Sunday.
Nigeria bishops say government can't or won't protect Christians from Fulani terrorists
Catholic bishops in Nigeria have told the country's president Muhammadu Buhari his government is 'incapable or unwilling' to protect citizens from attacks by Fulani herdsmen.
Israel launches attacks in Syria after F-16 crashes
The Israeli military said the F-16 jet crashed during a mission to strike Iranian drone installations in Syria.
Korean leaders may have first summit meeting in 10 years
Any meeting would represent a diplomatic coup for Moon, who swept to power last year on a policy of engaging more with the reclusive North.
Afghan asylum seeker gets life for murdering Christian convert
An asylum seeker in Germany has been handed a life sentence for stabbing to death a fellow Afghan who had converted to Christianity.
Pope Francis is 'ready to go to Iraq', Chaldean patriarch says
Pope Francis has said he is 'ready to go to Iraq', according to a Patriarch of the Chaldean Church.
Pakistan has banned Valentine's Day â and it's not the only country where February 14 is problematic
The celebration of Valentine's Day has been banned for the second year in a row in Pakistan after a court ruled the holiday to be un-Islamic. The country is one amongst several keen to resist the day.
Don't be fooled by North Korea's Winter Olympics stunt, warns Christian persecution watchdog
As the Winter Olympics begins today, with its historic inclusion of a joint Korean team, Christian persecution watchdog Open Doors is imploring people not to forget the brutal oppression of Christians by North Korea.
'Spectacular' 2nd century Roman mosaic uncovered in Caesarea, Israel
The largest conservation and reconstruction project ever undertaken in Israel has uncovered a rare, multicoloured mosaic from the Roman period, in Caesarea National Park.
Rome's Colosseum to be lit in blood red for persecuted Christians
Rome's ancient Colosseum is to be lit in red later this month to highlight the plight of persecuted Christians around the world.
Seven church leaders in Sudan fined for resisting government
Seven church leaders in Sudan were fined this week charged with 'objection to the authorities', as Christian protest over state confiscation of churches continues.