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Iraq Forces Advance On Second Mosul Bridge In Battle To Retake City
Iraqi special forces pushed forward to reach a second bridge that links eastern Mosul to the city's west, which is still fully controlled by Islamic State, a military statement said on Friday.
25-Year-Old Woman Explains Why She Chose to Dedicate Her Virginity to God â for Life
Emily Byers walked down the aisle and vowed to love and serve her husband until her last breath. So what makes this wedding ceremony different from others?
Christian Mother and Son Who Escaped Clutches of ISIS Say Children Were Being Brainwashed to Kill 'With Pleasure'
Survivors of the Islamic State (ISIS) reign of terror in the Middle East have been telling horrific tales that can chill people's bones down to the spine.
Refugees Are Freezing To Death In Europe - Christian Aid
The terrible situation faced by refugees seeking sanctuary in Europe has been laid bare by Christian Aid. The relief organisation says that Refugees in Green and Bulgaria are in a desperate situation.
Government Minister Condemns Anti-Christian Propaganda In Sudan
Anti-Christian propaganda posted in churches over the Christmas period has been condemned by a senior Sudanese government minister.
Coptic Christian Couple Stabbed To Death In Their Beds
An Egyptian Christian couple were found dead on Coptic Christmas Day with their throats cut, according to World Watch Monitor.
Donald Trump Brands Russia Sex Allegations 'Phony Stuff' And 'Fake News'
Donald Trump angrily denounced claims he is compromised through links to Russia.
Theology University Students in Scotland Warned: Jesus Crucifixion May Upset You
A university in Scotland has issued a warning to its theology students, saying that studying the crucifixion of Jesus Christ could upset them, the Daily Mail reported.
Duterte Declares January National Bible Month After Church Leaders Condemned His 'Very Barbaric' Plan to Restore Death Penalty
Although he has lambasted leaders of the Catholic Church as "hypocrites," Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has made it clear that he recognises the powerful influence Christianity has had on his country.
Rex Tillerson Grilled Over Question Of Christians In Middle East
Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of state 'endangered' Christians in the Middle East and threatened their lands, according to a top Democrat.
Chinese Megachurch Pastor Arrested As Crackdown On Christians Continues
A Chinese megapastor has been arrested on charges of embezzling funds, according to persecution watchdog China Aid.
'God Works All Things Together For Good': Nigerian Pastor Whose Church Was Burned Down By Boko Haram
Five years ago in November 2011, Rev Aminu Sule was in his village in Dematuru, Yobe State, in Northern Nigeria when Islamist militants from Boko Haram attacked the community.
Did Aylan Kurdi's Tragic Death Change Anything? New Study Says 'Yes' - But Not For Long
The photograph of the body of the three-year-old Syrian boy washed up on a Greek beach shocked the world in September 2015. But did it make a difference?
Trump Slams Reports About Russia Allegations
"Unsubstantiated" reports about President-elect Donald Trump are contained in a two-page memo appended to a report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
North Korea Heads Surge In Christian Persecution Worldwide, Dramatic Rise In India
Christian persecution is rising rapidly across Asia, with a dramatic increase in India and surrounding countries, according to Open Doors.
Egyptian President Vows To Build Largest Church In Egypt
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said he has put aside 100,000 Egyptian pounds to build a large church.