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China tightens its 'choke-hold' on churches, enforces ban on children worshipping
China tightens its 'choke-hold' on churches, enforces ban on children worshipping

China has tightened its 'choke-hold' on churches across the country in recent weeks, according to the rights and religious freedom group China Aid.

With 'peace' theme, world famous Giro d'Italia cycling race will start in Jerusalem and end at the Vatican
With 'peace' theme, world famous Giro d'Italia cycling race will start in Jerusalem and end at the Vatican

The internationally popular annual Giro d'Italia cycling race will next year begin in Israel and end at the Vatican, marking the first time any leg of the sport's three Grand Tours will take place outside of Europe.

Australian PM backs church which cancelled wedding of couple who posted Facebook support for same-sex marriage
Australian PM backs church which cancelled wedding of couple who posted Facebook support for same-sex marriage

The Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has defended a church that cancelled the wedding of a local coupleafter they posted their support for same-sex marriage on Facebook.

Why Aung San Suu Kyi is not the person with the power to stop the human rights crisis in Burma
Why Aung San Suu Kyi is not the person with the power to stop the human rights crisis in Burma

What, then, could the de factor head of government and Nobel Laureate do? Firstly, as a political leader and a Nobel Laureate, she should not stand in the way of international assistance.

How can we turn the African environment tragedy into an opportunity for good?
How can we turn the African environment tragedy into an opportunity for good?

Turning Tragedy into Opportunity: Reflections of an African environment advocate after the annual international gathering of the Christian charity Tearfund.

Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn speaks out in condemnation of horrific violence in Myanmar
Game of Thrones star Jerome Flynn speaks out in condemnation of horrific violence in Myanmar

Game of Thrones' Jerome Flynn: 'Children in Myanmar are facing the most horrific situation imaginable. It's heartbreaking.'

Nigerian pastor to be hanged after setting church members alight
Nigerian pastor to be hanged after setting church members alight

A Nigerian pastor is on death row after dousing several church members in petrol and setting them ablaze.

Russia's culture minister warns Orthodox 'fanatics' against protesting Tsar film
Russia's culture minister warns Orthodox 'fanatics' against protesting Tsar film

Russia's culture minister has made a rare government intervention in the row over Alexei Uchitel's film 'Matilda', which tells the story of a romance between Nicholas II, before he became tsar, and a dancer.

Myanmar's top Catholic: Don't attack Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar's top Catholic: Don't attack Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's top Catholic leader is adding pressure to the country's defacto leader, telling Aung San Suu Kyi she 'should have spoken out'.

'Sine Mora Ex' news: Release date for Nintendo Switch revealed
'Sine Mora Ex' news: Release date for Nintendo Switch revealed

The Nintendo Switch version of the famous shoot 'em up video game, "Sine Mora Ex," has been a long time coming. However, Switch players can finally get their hands on the game starting Sept. 26 in the U.S.

Christian teenager killed by classmates in Pakistan: New details and name of alleged ringleader emerge
Christian teenager killed by classmates in Pakistan: New details and name of alleged ringleader emerge

A Christian teenager has been beaten to death by his classmates only days into beginning school after drinking from the same glass as a Muslim, according to reports and the charity British Pakistani Christians.

Vladimir Putin's Christianity is a facade, says expelled US missionary
Vladimir Putin's Christianity is a facade, says expelled US missionary

Donald Ossewaarde explains to Christian Today his conviction the Church was behind his arrest.

'Utterly outrageous': Belgian Catholic care group denounced by Church over euthanasia plans
'Utterly outrageous': Belgian Catholic care group denounced by Church over euthanasia plans

A furious row has broken out within the Catholic Church over the Belgian Brothers of Charity, who are refusing to comply with a Vatican order to stop providing euthanasia for the people it cares for.

How Saudi Arabia's religion textbooks promote hate against non-Muslims
How Saudi Arabia's religion textbooks promote hate against non-Muslims

Saudi Arabia's school religious studies curriculum contains 'hateful and incendiary language toward religions' and label Jews and Christians 'unbelievers' with whom Muslims should not associate, according to Human Rights Watch.

iPhone X versus iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: What's the hype?
iPhone X versus iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: What's the hype?

After months of waiting and countless internet leaks, Apple finally unveiled their yearly models of iPhones at the Apple Event held this year at the new Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park. But this year, instead of the usual two, three new iPhones were released to the public-- the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X (pronounced ten).

Fan-made mod allows players to experience 'Super Mario 64' in multiplayer mode
Fan-made mod allows players to experience 'Super Mario 64' in multiplayer mode

Everyone who has experienced playing the classic 'Super Mario 64" can remember how much of a steal that game was. Now, 21 years later, fans have a chance of reliving one of the most loved video games ever, through a fan-made mod that allows to up to 24 players to play the game in one session.