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Jardine Malado August 26, 2017 03:33 AM EST
Turkey files new charges against jailed American Pastor Andrew Brunson

Turkey files new charges against jailed American Pastor Andrew Brunson

The Turkish government has filed new charges against North Carolina Pastor Andrew Brunson, who was jailed in Turkey in October due to his alleged links to the Gülen movement, which has been labeled by the government as a terrorist organization.

Jardine Malado August 26, 2017 03:28 AM EST
UNICEF: Boko Haram has deployed 83 child suicide bombers this year

UNICEF: Boko Haram has deployed 83 child suicide bombers this year

The radical Islamic group Boko Haram has deployed as many as 83 child bombers against Nigerian targets this year, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Jardine Malado August 26, 2017 03:23 AM EST
Egypt shuts down church in Minya due to alleged objections from Muslim residents

Egypt shuts down church in Minya due to alleged objections from Muslim residents

Egyptian authorities have reportedly closed down a church in the Minya governorate based on a claim that Muslim residents are opposed to the Christian worship site.

Jardine Malado August 26, 2017 03:14 AM EST
Venice mayor says anyone shouting 'Allahu akbar' in St. Mark's Square will be shot by police

Venice mayor says anyone shouting 'Allahu akbar' in St. Mark's Square will be shot by police

Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro has declared that anybody who shouts "Allahu akbar" in the city's famous St. Mark's Square will be gunned down by the police "after three steps."

Jardine Malado August 25, 2017 01:42 AM EST
ISIS targets world-famous German church in latest issue of propaganda magazine

ISIS targets world-famous German church in latest issue of propaganda magazine

The Islamic State terror group has indicated that it is targeting a world-famous church in Dresden, Germany for an attack in the latest edition of its propaganda magazine.

Jardine Malado August 24, 2017 06:35 AM EST
Nepalese parliament advances measure that would outlaw religious conversion

Nepalese parliament advances measure that would outlaw religious conversion

The Nepalese parliament has reportedly advanced a legislation that would outlaw religious conversions and the "hurting of religious sentiment" across the country.

Jardine Malado August 24, 2017 06:26 AM EST
Iran bars Christian convert from leaving country after releasing her from prison

Iran bars Christian convert from leaving country after releasing her from prison

The Iranian government has barred a Christian convert, who recently completed a four-year-jail sentence, from leaving the country for six months.

Jardine Malado August 24, 2017 03:22 AM EST
Al-Shabaab kills Kenyan Christians for refusing to recite the Islamic Shahada

Al-Shabaab kills Kenyan Christians for refusing to recite the Islamic Shahada

Al-Shabaab fighters have reportedly killed three Christians in Kenya's Lamu County last Friday after they refused to recite the Shahada — the Islamic prayer of faith. The militants also killed a fourth Christian man who is said to be mentally challenged.

Jardine Malado August 23, 2017 04:20 AM EST
ISIS affiliate poised to carry out attacks across Europe, report claims

ISIS affiliate poised to carry out attacks across Europe, report claims

The Moroccan terror group that was responsible for the recent attacks in Spain is reportedly just a part of a much larger group affiliated with the Islamic State that is poised to launch more attacks in at least six European countries, according to a report from DEBKAfile.

Jardine Malado August 23, 2017 04:15 AM EST
Sudanese authorities evict two church leaders from their homes

Sudanese authorities evict two church leaders from their homes

Sudanese authorities have reportedly evicted two church leaders and their families from their homes in the city of Omdurman last week.

Jardine Malado August 23, 2017 04:08 AM EST
Chilean court upholds law that legalizes abortion in some circumstances

Chilean court upholds law that legalizes abortion in some circumstances

Chile's highest court has upheld a measure that is aimed at allowing abortion in cases of rape, fetal disability and danger to the pregnant woman's life.

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