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Christian charity CBM recognised for pioneering work on blindness
The Christian disability charity Christian Blind Mission (CBM) has been announced as joint winner of the world's largest scientific prize in the field of vision.
Russian movie chain won't show Tsar 'affair' film after threats from Christian hardliners
Russia's largest operator of movie theatres says it will not screen a controversial film depicting an affair between ayoung ballerina and the last tsar, considered a martyr by the Orthodox church, following accusations of 'blasphemy', threats and arson attacks.
'FIFA 18' demo version now available for download
Those who are itching to get their hands on the FIFA 18 this year can now try out the demo version. Released on Sept. 12., the demo is available for PlayStation 4 (PS4), PC and Xbox One platforms.
Jewish groups in Sweden appeal against neo-Nazi march
Sweden's main organisation for Jews is appealing a police decision to grant the neo-Nazi Nordic Resistance Movement (NRM) permission to stage a march near a synagogue in Gothenburg on September 30, according to the Swedish paper The Local.
Released: Fr Tom Uzhunnalil, kidnapped Indian priest, is free
The kidnapped Indian priest, Father Tom Uzhunnalil, has been freed from captivity and flown to Oman, the country's government and church figures have confirmed.
Nigerian Fulani attack on Christian village leaves 20 dead â 9 of them children
Nigerian Fulani herdsmen have murdered 20 Christians, 19 of them from the same Baptist church and one from a Methodist church.
Australians 'have lost trust completely' in the Church
Australia is in the 'unique' position of being a country where 'people have lost trust completely' in the Church, according to the Jesuit priest Hans Zollner, a founding member of Pope Francis' Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors.
St Peter's bones 'found in ancient church in Rome during restoration work'
Bones attributed to St Peter have been found inside an ancient church in Rome during routine restoration work, according to reports.
Pope Francis talks acid attack victim out of euthanasia
The victim of an acid attack who planned to die by euthanasia has changed her mind after talking to Pope Francis in Colombia.
Christchurch's Anglican cathedral to be rebuilt, six years after deadly earthquake
A decision in New Zealand has been made to rebuild Christchurch's Anglican cathedral, six years after it was badly damaged in a deadly earthquake.
China's ban on Bitcoin is only temporary, according to researcher
China's recent banning on Bitcoin is apparently a temporary one. The exchange will be resumed once local regulators introduce regulatory frameworks and policies for the currency.
Orthodox Patriarch targeted in Jerusalem protests against Church land sales
Palestinians have rallied in Jerusalem against the selling of church property to Jewish settlers.
What to expect in the Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Set to be a major recall from the extreme fallout of its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is in a league of its own based on its exciting new features, advanced specifications, and impressive design.
Myanmar a 'textbook example of ethnic cleansing', warns UN
Myanmar's abuses against Rohingya Muslims amount to a 'textbook example' of ethnic cleansing, a senior UN human rights officials said on Monday.
Now Irma batters Florida: Churches provide shelter and care
Irma, as one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic, came ashore in Florida on Sunday and battered towns as it worked its way up the state.
IFA 2017 served as venue for this year's biggest tech announcements
The month of September kicked off with quite a bang this year at Berlin, as the IFA commenced its opening ceremonies. Once again, tech giants will vie for everyone's attention with their newest gadgets, smartphones and home appliances at the world's leading consumer electronics trade show.