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Quetta church death toll rises, ISIS claims responsibility for attack
Nine people are now known to have died and more than 50 were injured when two men attacked the church.
North Korea launches own video streaming application but is heavily monitored by the government
North Korea just launched its own video streaming application within the country. However, people who access the application will be monitored 24/7 to make sure only state-approved media is consumed.
Trump allies say Mueller unlawfully obtained thousands of emails
The Trump team's accusation adds to the growing friction between the president's supporters and Mueller's office.
UN Security Council mulls call for US Jerusalem decision to be withdrawn
The council could vote early next week, diplomats said. A resolution needs nine votes in favour and no vetoes by the United States, France, Britain, Russia or China to pass.
Deadly attack on Pakistan Methodist church leaves 8 dead, many wounded
Eight people have died and 44 have been injured at a Methodist church in Pakistan, according to reports from Quetta this morning.
Chinese drills near North Korea commenced; conflict between US and North Korea escalating; US seeks Russia's help to end crisis
China has commenced live-fire drills along the coast of North Korea amid the tension between the rogue nation and the United States. The drills are launched in order to prepare the country for a potential nuclear war in the region between the U.S. and North Korea.
Indian priest arrested, seminary investigated after hardline Hindus denounce them for 'conversion' activities
Indian police arrested a Christian priest and were questioning members of a seminary after a hardline Hindu group accused them of trying to convert villagers to Christianity.
Tillerson urges long halt to North Korea weapons tests before any talks
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday urged North Korea to carry out a 'sustained cessation' of weapons testing.
Israeli troops kill four Palestinians, wound 160 demonstrating over Jerusalem
Israeli troops shot dead four Palestinians and wounded 150 others with live fire on Friday.
Christian Aid appoints former UN official as new chief executive
Christian Aid has appointed former United Nations official Amanda Khozi Mukwashi as its new chief executive.
Why does a Muslim hold the key to the church where Jesus was buried?
Though it makes sense for a church hotly competed over by rival Christian denominations, it is perhaps relatively unknown that the keyholder to the most important church in Christendom is a Muslim, 53-year-old Adeeb Joudeh.
Muslim keyholder to Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre Church says Vice President Pence isn't welcome
The official custodian in charge of the keys to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre has refused to welcome officially the US Vice President Pence when he visits Jerusalem's Old City later this month.
Origin of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah or Festival of Lights; Trump recognizes the holiday as Israel's miracle
Most people are looking forward to Christmas, while others are in the middle of celebrating Hanukkah. Hanukkah, better known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day event celebrated by Jewish people.
'I cannot remember peace': One Iraqi priest's hopes for Christians in the Middle East
At the age of 27 Father Daniel says he cannot remember any point in his life where there was peace.
Christian charities warn Rohingya face more violence if they're returned to Myanmar
Around 626,000 Rohinghas have been driven out of Myanmar's Rakhine State since August by a campaign against them by the military involving murder and rape.
Theresa May under pressure as MPs back petition urging protection for Christians in Middle East
Theresa May is under pressure to protect persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East today as a report warns around 80 per cent of Christians are being driven out of Iraq alone.