Sierra Leone Cancels Public Christmas Celebrations Amid Ebola Scare
Amid attempts to contain the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, public Christmas festivities were canceled in Sierra Leone this past week.
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Police Turn Backs To NYC Mayor DeBlasio During Ramos Funeral
Thousands of police officers from all over the country gathered in New York City Saturday to attend the funeral of one of the New York Police Department Officers recently slain in an attack, with several officers turning their backs to NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio as an act of defiance.
George H.W. Bush Remains In Hospital Following 'Shortness of Breath'
Former President George H.W. Bush remained in the hospital Sunday after suffering from shortness of breath earlier this week.
Jessa, Jill Duggar Share Sisterly Love on Christmas
Duggar sisters Jill and Jessa recently dispelled rumors of an ongoing feud as they showed sisterly love on Christmas, posting photos to social media and voicing their appreciation for each other.
North Korea's Internet Remains Unstable As Russia Voices Support
The internet connection in North Korea continued to suffer into Friday of this week, with several websites, including the national media group, failing to get online.
U.S. Airstrike Kills Islamic State Governor, Iraqi Official Claims
Iraqi officials are claiming that the Islamic State-appointed Governor of Mosul was killed in a recent U.S.-led airstrike, although the U.S. has yet to confirm the killing.
N.Y. Priest Claims Power of Prayer Helped Him Walk
A priest from Brooklyn, New York is claiming he has been able to walk again after being paralyzed thanks to the power of prayer.
Obama Commends Sony For Releasing 'The Interview'
President Barack Obama has spoken out in support of Sony Pictures\' decision to conduct a limited release of the film \"The Interview\" despite threats from a cyber-hacking group.
North Korea's Internet Goes Dark Days After Sony Cyber Attack
North Korea is reportedly experiencing disruptions in its internet service days after the FBI announced that the Asian country was behind a recent cyber-attack on Sony Pictures.
New York Jet Condemns Shooting of NYPD Officers
An athlete for the New York Jets NFL team has condemned the recent killing that left two New York City policemen dead.
NYC's Top Cop Says Police Shouldn't Turn Against Mayor
New York City\'s police commissioner said Monday that he doesn\'t support the decision of some of his fellow officers to turn on NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio following the killing of two police on Saturday.
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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.