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French Lawmakers Pass Bill Criminalizing Pro-Life Speech on Internet

Dec 16, 2016

The French National Assembly has designated pro-life online information about abortion alternatives as a “crime.”

New Pew Study Shows Differences in Levels of Education Across Religious Groups

Dec 14, 2016

A recent Pew study on the state of education among different religious groups around the world showed that Jews were more educated than other groups, followed by Christians.

Cairo Cathedral Bombing: 25 Killed and 49 Injured

Dec 13, 2016

At least 25 people, most of them women, were killed and about 49 were injured in a blast inside Cairo's Coptic Cathedral complex on Sunday.

Compassion International Faces Obstacles in Continuing Work in India

Dec 12, 2016

Compassion International may not be able to provide its services to the poor in India any longer if the Indian government does not remove its restrictions on the organization, the organization announced on Tuesday.

UK Churches Feel They Are Not Delivering Adequate Services to Youth, Says Study

Dec 09, 2016

A new study by a UK Christian charity found that churches around the country feel they are lagging behind in their goals of delivering quality youth work.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi Resigns After Referendum Defeat

Dec 06, 2016

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi resigned on Monday after the referendum on constitutional reform by the government was defeated by residents by a majority of 59 percent votes.

Christian Schools in Pakistan Lack Safe Drinking Water, Notebooks, Playgrounds, According to Survey

Nov 30, 2016

A new survey shows that a quarter of Christian low-cost schools in Pakistan do not have potable drinking water facilities, and about half of them have no playgrounds and separate facilities for staff.

Cuban Pastor Sentenced to House Arrest for Loud Worship

Nov 28, 2016

A Cuban pastor has been sentenced to one-year house arrest for loud worship service by a civil court in Las Tunas last month, according to Morning Star News.

Cuban Revolutionary Leader Fidel Castro Dies At 90

Nov 28, 2016

Fidel Castro, the revolutionary Cuban leader who ushered in a communist regime in the country and reigned for about five decades, died on 25th November at the age of 90.

China Province to Offer Recreational Activities to Prevent Children from Attending Church, According to Activist Group

Nov 28, 2016

Chinese officials Zhejiang province are trying to prevent Christian children from attending Sunday services and schools by building cultural centers to hold recreational activities for children at weekends, according to a report by Christian Today.

Over 170,000 Attend Gospel Event at Franklin Graham's 'Love Joy Peace Festival' in Myanmar, Thousands Make Decisions for Christ

Nov 28, 2016

About 170,000 people attended the three-day Gospel event ‘Love Joy Peace Festival’ and heard Pastor Franklin Graham preach at the Myanmar Convention Center in Yangon between November 18 and 20.

Vietnam's New Law May Restrict Religious Freedom and Practice, Activists Say

Nov 28, 2016

Vietnam passed a new Law on Belief and Religion last week which may curtail freedom of religion in the country, according to media reports.

Thousands of Indonesians March in Support of Jakarta's Christian Governor Charged for Blasphemy

Nov 23, 2016

Over 10,000 Indonesians rallied on the streets of Jakarta last week to call on their countrymen to unite in support of the Christian Governor Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama, who is under investigation for his comments on Quran. He was interrogated for nine hours by the police, and has officially been charged as a suspect in blasphemy case.

Thousands Participate in Demonstration in Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Bill in Taiwan

Nov 22, 2016

Taiwanese government is set to pass a bill legalizing gay marriage, which is being opposed by many residents of the capital city Taipei.

6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Fukushima Coastline, Triggers Tsunami

Nov 22, 2016

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Tuesday morning at about 6 am local time (GMT 9 pm Monday), which triggered a minor tsunami wave.