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Iran protests: 10 dead as thousands join fifth day of anti-government demonstrations
Anti-government demonstrations continued for a fifth day in Iran on Monday, after 10 people were killed during the biggest protests since the pro-reform unrest of 2009.
Christian brothers shot dead in Egypt days after Church attack
A masked gunman shot dead two Christian brothers at their alcohol shop south of Cairo on Monday, security sources said.
Iran: Why are thousands protesting?
Iran warned of a tough crackdown on Sunday against demonstrators posing one of the boldest challenges to its clerical leaders since nationwide unrest shook the Islamist theocracy in 2009.
Iran protests: Two shot dead as demonstrations continue
Two people were shot dead in protests in Iran bringing to four the number of fatalities in the country's most serious unrest since 2009 and messages on social media called for more anti-government demonstrations on Monday.
Kim Jong Un: Nuclear button is on my desk and ready
Kim Jong Un on Monday warned the United States that he has a 'nuclear button' on his desk ready for use if North Korea is threatened, but offered an olive branch to South Korea, saying he was 'open to dialogue' with Seoul.
President Trump approval ratings news: Claims to be at par with Obama
A report on a tweet that Trump posted about his approval ratings for December 28
Peace and poverty: the Archbishop of York on fears for 2018 â yet where there is Christ, there is hope
The Archbishop of York: "The evidence across the world seems to be devoid of hope, and yet as a follower of Jesus Christ I know the moment where there appeared to be the least hope: Jesus dying on the cross and buried."
2017 on Christian Today: A year of triumphs and tragedies
It's been a momentous year. As well as the usual views and reviews, these are some of the news stories covered by Christian Today during 2017.
The UK's Archbishop Angaelos, Egypt's Muslim leader and more join in condemning Egypt church terror attack
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb, warned that such attacks threatened national unity in Egypt. He called on all Muslims to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ
Nine shot dead in Coptic church attack near Cairo
Gunmen killed at least nine people including three police in an attack on a Coptic Christian church south of Cairo on Friday, medical and security sources said.
Handful of critically ill patients allowed to leave besieged Syrian enclave
Months of deadlock over medical evacuations from Syria's biggest remaining siege broke late on Tuesday when a deal between Damascus and a rebel faction allowed the Red Crescent to evacuate a handful of critically ill patients.
Pastor's son accidentally shoots dead his cousin
A pastor's teenage son has accidentally shot and killed his younger cousin while they were searching for intruders at the church attached to his home.
Obama family Christmas greeting proves that he is still popular
A report on the feedback Obama received from netizens after posting a Christmas greeting on Twitter.
Donald and Melania Trump greet the world a merry Christmas and pray for peace
President of the United States Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hoped for peace in their Christmas message to the world. POTUS once again shared the story of Jesus Christ.
World Health Organization considers video game addiction as a mental health disorder
According to the most recent International Classification of Diseases report by the World Health Organization, video game addiction is considered as a mental health disorder. The addiction was classified under "disorders due to addictive behaviors."
Dozens dead in suicide attack on Afghanistan news agency
A suicide attack on an office of the Afghan Voice news agency and a neighbouring Shi'ite cultural centre in the capital Kabul killed dozens on Thursday.