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Russian Orthodox Church supports Putin's 'holy war' in Syria to protect Christians
Russia is waging a "holy war" in Syria to protect innocent Christians against the "tyranny of terrorism," the powerful Russian Orthodox Church declared in a statement on Wednesday as Russian warplanes began conducting airstrikes in Syria.
Russia unleashes 'most violent, ferocious' airstrikes in Syria, drawing concerns in US
US lawmakers warned of the consequences of Russian military action in the Middle East moments after high-flying Russian warplanes unleashed the "most violent and ferocious" airstrikes Syria has ever known in four years of civil war on Wednesday.
ISIS prisoners used as blood and organ donors, claims escaped hostage
According to Abo Rida, an escape hostage, ISIS is using healthy prisoners as organ and blood donors for terrorists in need.
Syrian airstrikes a 'holy battle,' says Russian Orthodox Church
Russia's recent air strikes against ISIS in Syria have been praised as a "holy battle" by the Russian Orthodox Church.
Social media used in fulfilling the 'Great Commission' and delivering the gospel
Last Wednesday, a social media campaign entitled #goeverywhere2015 spearheaded by yesHeis called for Christians all over the world to participate in an online "Thunderclap," to deliver the message of the gospel everywhere.
Persecution in Pakistan: Four Christians at risk of extrajudicial killing
Four Pakistani Christians facing charges of blasphemy could be at risk of being killed extrajudicially, Fides news agency reports.
Iraqi Christian refugees turned away by USA
More than 20 Iraqi Christians who have fled ISIS, crossing into the US from Mexico, have been denied religious asylum by the USA, and could be extradited within days.
Thousands of evangelical Christians descend on Jerusalem for Feast of Tabernacles
Thousands of evangelical Christians from 80 countries worldwide are meeting in Israel this week to worship and praise in an event organised by the International Christian Embassy of Israel, an organisation that aims to stand with Israel "in support and friendship".
Iran: Man accused of blasphemy taken off death row to study theology
An Iranian man who was on death row for blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammed has had his sentence commuted to studying theology and reading 13 religious books.
Trump on Syrian refugees: 'If I win, I'll send them back'
Donald Trump has promised to send all Syrian refugees back home if he becomes president.
Afghan forces retake Kunduz city centre from Taliban
Afghan troops recaptured the centre of the strategic northern city of Kunduz on Thursday after fierce clashes with Taliban militants, three days after losing the provincial capital in a humbling defeat for Kabul and its US allies.
'If you think you know everything about God, then your religious faith is at fault' says Vatican's new astronomer
Religious people should not be afraid of the scientific study of celestial objects, according to the new head of Vatican Observatory.
Israel undermines US peace effort, Palestinian Abbas tells UN
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday accused Israel of sabotaging US efforts to broker peace and said Israeli security operations at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem could lead to a religious war.
Obama, Putin agree on need to end Mideast carnage but clash over Assad role in Syria
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin have failed to arrive at a common goal of letting the Syrian leader retain power after their meeting in New York, Monday, CNN said.
Pope Francis, President Obama far apart on issues of religious freedom and gay rights
Pope Francis and US President Barack Obama may have agreed on some important political issues but did not see eye to eye on issues of religious freedom and gay rights.
'American ISIS leader owned me,' says escaped 19-year-old Yazidi sex slave
A 19-year-old Yazidi woman, who reportedly escaped from being a "sex slave" for the Islamic State claims she was 'owned' by a young American, who is also one of ISIS's top brass.