Anugrah Kumar

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  Oct 25, 2022

  Christian groups demand release of bishop, 2 priests arrested in Eritrea

  The United Kingdom-based group Christian Solidarity Worldwide and its local partner are calling for the release of a Catholic bishop and three priests arrested earlier this month without reason in Eritrea, one of the world's most repressive and closed countries.

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  Oct 24, 2022

  Street preacher known as ‘Gospel Warrior’ detained for evangelizing at CCP’s 20th National Congress

  Police in China kept a street preacher in detention for days until the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party ended Saturday because he was sharing the Gospel at the venue prior to the party's meeting.

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  Oct 24, 2022

  Salman Rushdie loses eye, use of hand after Islamic extremist attack in New York

  British author Sir. Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed multiple times allegedly by a Shia Muslim at a theatre in New York state in August, has lost sight in one eye and the use of a hand, according to his agent.

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  Oct 24, 2022

  European court says feminist who pretended to abort Jesus on the altar was exercising ‘freedom’

  Overturning the verdict of a French court, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that a feminist who interrupted the rehearsal of Christmas carols to perform a topless act of aborting Jesus on the altar of a Paris church was exercising "freedom of expression."

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  Oct 23, 2022

  Archeologists find tomb of Saint Nicholas, 4th century bishop and inspiration for Santa Claus

  Archeologists have found the tomb that holds the remains of Saint Nicholas underneath an ancient church in Turkey. Nicholas, who became the basis for the Christmas character Santa Claus, died more than 1,600 years ago. 

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  Oct 23, 2022

  Pastor kills himself during rape trial

  A 51-year-old Georgia pastor on trial for several charges, including the rape of a minor, killed himself during a court recess.

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  Oct 23, 2022

  Gunmen kill Christian woman, daughter in attack on church service in Nigeria

  Police in Nigeria are searching for suspects who stormed a church near the capital city of Abuja and shot dead a woman and her young daughter who were attending a Sunday worship service where several other churchgoers were injured. It's believed it was a targeted attack. 

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  Oct 23, 2022

  Christian baker who refused to bake cake for lesbian wedding prevails in court

  A court has ruled that the Christian owner of Tastries Bakery in California acted lawfully when she refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple and instead referred them to a different bakery, citing her sincere religious belief that marriage is intended to be between one man and one woman.

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  Oct 22, 2022

  Christian evangelist awarded $11,000 for arrest; police apologize

  The Metropolitan Police in London has apologized for falling "below standards" in the case of a Christian evangelist who was wrongfully arrested twice while preaching the Gospel at the city's Speakers' Corner.

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  Oct 17, 2022

  Australian football boss’ resignation over ties to church sets a 'dangerous' precedent, critics say

  The recent resignation of the Christian chief executive of an Australian Football League club over his connection to a church that holds traditional views on marriage and abortion has drawn the ire of critics who warn of the implications for religious freedom.