Edward Snowden: A 'Dark Day for Russia' as Putin passes 'Big Brother law'
American whistleblower Edward Snowden calls it a "dark day for Russia" when Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law what Snowden also dubbed as the "Big Brother law".
ISIS loses quarter of its Iraq, Syria territory in 18 months
Islamic State lost an area the size of Ireland - a quarter of its territory - to hostile forces in the last 18 months in Iraq and Syria and is likely to further step up attacks on civilians in coming months, IHS said in a report on Sunday.
'Vicar of Baghdad' suspended after being accused of paying ransoms to free sex slaves from ISIS
Anglican church leader known as the 'Vicar of Baghdad' is being suspected of buying back sex slaves to free them from ISIS.
Street preachers detained in UK for shouting 'all Muslims will burn in hell'
Police have arrested four Christian street preachers in a Bristol shopping center in the U.K., who angered shoppers and passersby with controversial and aggressive declarations.
Archbishop of Canterbury to house Syrian refugee families next month at Lambeth Palace
At least 20 Syrian refugee families are expected to finally move the Lambeth Palace next month after Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby made his offer last year.
Christian women compete for UK's next Prime Minister
The race for U.K.'s next Prime Minister is down between two Christian women, home secretary Theresa May and energy minister Andrea Leadsom.
Iranian Christian woman thrown back in prison despite not completing urgent medical treatment
Iranian Christian convert Maryam Naghash Zargaran was temporarily released on medical furlough, but was called back to prison before her treatment was finished.
Christians in India fined for worshiping Jesus in public
Authorities in a village in Jharkhand, India told Christians to stop worshiping Jesus publicly or they would be fined and face other consequences.
Egyptian Muslims burn Christian homes over rumors of church construction on property
Around 300 Muslims burned four houses belonging to Coptic Christians in Samalout, Minya, Upper Egypt on June 30 after rumors spread that a church was being built on a property in the village.
ISIS uses WhatsApp and Telegram apps to sell captured women as sex slaves
The Islamic State militants are selling Yazidi sex slaves like commodities through encrypted messaging smartphone applications such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Telegram.
China releases youngest human rights activist on bail
China released on bail Zhao Wei, the youngest human rights activist it detained last year during a nationwide crackdown on human rights defenders.
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.