Thai Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Insulting Monarchy
A Thai man was sentenced to 25 years in prison this week for allegedly posting photos on Facebook that insulted the country\'s monarchy.
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Machete Attack Kills Second Blogger in Bangladesh in Past Month
A blogger in Bangladesh was killed by a group of men wielding machetes on Monday in the second attack of its kind in the past several weeks in the area.
Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Causes Tsunami Warnings Off Papua New Guinea Coast
A major earthquake struck off the coast of Papua New Guinea late Sunday, causing tsunami warnings in several Pacific nations. No damages or injuries have been reported from Sunday's quake.
Ohio Lawmaker Discusses Her Rape, Abortion on House Floor
An Ohio representative recently revealed her experience with rape and abortion during a House debate on the \"heartbeat bill,\" which would make abortion in the state illegal after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Ariz. Senator Flippantly Suggests State Make Church Attendance Mandatory
An Arizona senator has reentlly suggested that the state make Sunday church attendance mandatory to encourage a "moral rebirth" in the nation.
American Cousins Plotted to Attack Military Facility, Join Islamic State, Feds Say
Federal authorities filed a criminal complaint this week claiming that two American cousins have been arrested for reportedly plotting to attack a military facility in Illinois and fly to the Middle East to aid the Islamic State terror group.
Oklahoma Declares State of Emergency as Tornadoes Kill 1, Injure Several
The state of Oklahoma has declared an emergency in several counries after multiple tornadoes ripped through the state's Moore and Sand Springs areas Wednesday night.
Germanwings Co-Pilot 'Intentionally' Crashed Plane into Alps, Prosecutor Says
Recovery of the black box from the Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 that crashed into the French Alps earlier this week suggests that the aircraft\'s co-pilot \"intentionally\" crashed the plane into the remote mountainside.
Pilgrims Flock to See Face of Jesus in Rockside in Colombia
Hundreds are reportedly flocking to the San Francisco area of Putumayo, Colombia to see an area of dirt and trees left by a recent rock slide that appears to show an image of Jesus\' face.
Americans Among Those Killed in Germanwings Plane Crash
Two Americans were aboard the Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 that crashed into a remote area of the French Alps on Tuesday, killing all 150 passengers and crew on board.
Parents Protest Catholic High School's Pre-Approval Requirement for Prom Dresses
A Catholic high school in Pennsylvania is reportedly receiving backlash from some parents for requiring students to have their prom dresses pre-approved by school faculty before wearing it to the end-of-the-year school event.
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Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.
Hidden garden found beneath Jerusalem church matches gospel account of Jesus’ tomb
Excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed an ancient garden and burial landscape that archaeologists say is consistent with the description of Jesus’ burial site in the Gospel of John.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Award to Muslim Cleric After Bin Laden Comments Resurface
The Church of England has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani Muslim cleric after past comments praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Lambeth Palace announced Thursday that it had rescinded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation presented to Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sept. 11.