CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Boko Haram Appears Divided as Military Commander Rejects New Leader

Aug 08, 2016

Divisions in Boko Haram have emerged with the appointment of a new leader who was criticized by the group's long-time military commander.

Thailand Approves New Constitution in Referendum, Military to Have Key Role in Appointing New Prime Ministers

Aug 08, 2016

Thai voters approved a military-backed constitution in Sunday referendum, which lays out set rules for electing new governments. The next national election is due by December 2017, according to Reuters.

Islamic State Kidnaps 3,000 Internally Displaced People Fleeing Village Near Mosul

Aug 06, 2016

Islamic State captured up to 3,000 internally displaced Iraqis who were fleeing from a village near the city of Mosul which is still under ISIS control.

World Vision Branch Manager Accused of Channeling Millions in Funds to Terror Group Hamas

Aug 05, 2016

World Vision's Gaza branch manager Mohammed el-Halabi was accused by Israeli officials on Thursday of giving millions of dollars from World Vision's funds to the extremist group Hamas. According to Israeli officials, Halabi admitted during interrogations that he had been a member of Hamas since his youth, and that he had joined World Vision staff on assignment from Hamas.

Pakistan: School Textbooks Promoting Intolerance of Non-Muslims, Says Study

Aug 02, 2016

A new study by a Pakistan-based NGO said that textbooks in Pakistan have material that promotes hostility towards non-Muslims religions.

South Sudan: Gun Battle Between Government and Rebel Forces Disrupt Anglican Youth Festival

Aug 01, 2016

An Anglican youth festival in South Sudan’s capital Juba was coming to an end when it became a battleground for soldiers and rebels who shot at each other from different corners of a ground at Munuki suburb.

Syria and Russia Announces Four Humanitarian Corridors in Rebel-Held Aleppo to Enable Civilians to Leave City and Distribute Aid

Aug 01, 2016

Syria and Russia have announced four more humanitarian corridors into the rebel-controlled city of Aleppo.

Canada: Trinity Western University Cannot Be Refused Accreditation for Views on Marriage and Sexuality, Says Nova Scotia Court

Aug 01, 2016

A Canadian court dismissed an appeal by Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society to ban a Christian university to get accreditation because of its stand on marriage and homosexuality.

Nigeria: Christians Call Upon Government to Take Action Against Militant Groups

Jul 29, 2016

The Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans (CANAN) voiced their concerns about the slaughter of Christians in the country by terrorist organizations including Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Shabab.

North Korea Says US Crossed the Red Line, Inter-Country Relations on 'War Law'

Jul 29, 2016

North Korea’s diplomat for US affairs said that the US had “crossed the red line” by putting leader Kim Jong Un on its sanction list for alleged human rights abuses documented by the United Nations Human Rights Commission. The country said that it is now at war with the US, and might retaliate if the US and South Korea hold annual military exercise scheduled for next month.

Church Attack in France Kills Elderly Priest; ISIS Claims Responsibility

Jul 26, 2016

Two knifemen entered a church in a suburb of Rouen in Northern France, killing an 86 year old priest and taking 4 others hostage during morning Mass on Tuesday.

Munich Attack: Messages of Support Pour in from Around the World

Jul 24, 2016

Germany mourned for the victims of Munich attack, even as condolence messages poured in from all over the world.

China to Shut Down Churches and Religious Gatherings Ahead of G20 Summit Citing Safety Reasons

Jul 24, 2016

China has banned churches in and around Hangzhou city in the eastern Zhejiang province ahead of G-20 summit in order to “create a safe environment” for world leaders when they attend the conference.

KBS drama 'Doctors' consistent high ratings may exceed SBS drama 'Descendants of the Sun'.

Jul 23, 2016

Korean drama 'Doctors' believed to surpass hit Korean drama series 'Descendants of the Sun'.

Anglican and Episcopal Churches Join Efforts to Provide Shelter and Food to Displaced South Sudanese

Jul 22, 2016

Church leaders of the Anglican and Episcopal churches have been providing shelter and material assistance for people in South Sudan as tens of thousands have been internally displaced or fleeing the country due to the violence that has persisted in the country.