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Korean War's 70th Anniversary, when will the two Koreas reach a peace treaty?

Thursday of June 25 was the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War that was fought between North Korea backed by the communist Soviet Union and South Korea backed by the democratic United States.

Trump extends N. Korea sanctions for another year after rising tensions in the Korean peninsula
On Wednesday of June 17, President Trump extended existing U.S. sanctions on North Korea for another year. North Korea and South Korea were experiencing tensions when North Korea blew up the inter-Kor…
Italy Evangelical Churches Reopen After COVID-19 Outbreak
Churches reopened for the first time after the corona outbreak on Sunday of May 24 but several other churches waited out another week to reopen.

North Korea Threatens to Abolish Liaison Office Over Defectors' Balloons

North Korean defectors based in South Korea flew around 500,000 anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets via floating balloons to North Korea which angered the North and has risen tension between the two Ko…

North Korea Executes Couple For Trying to Escape to South During COVID-19 Emergency
A couple attempting to flee North Korea with their teenage nephew to South Korea has been executed by North Korean authorities. A source in North Korea who requested to stay anonymous shared, "They we…
North Koreans Learn South Korean-Style Sarcasm From K-Dramas, Upsetting Authorities
A line from the South Korean drama 'Crash Landing on You' is becoming a part of everyday speech. "Since late last year, it's become popular for people to ask each other, 'You think you're the general …
Police secretly installed security cameras to monitor the church in China
Police tried to force Pastor Ma to stop preaching and spreading the gospel.

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Archaeologists Discover 12th Cave that Once Contained the Dead Sea Scrolls
Archaeologists have discovered a cave which they believe once housed the Dead Sea scrolls, famous for containing the earliest copy of some of the Judeo-Christian texts, they announced on February 9.
Kim Jong Un's Half-Brother Dies in Malaysia Airport
The half-brother of Kim Jong-Un, the leader of the reclusive regime North Korea, died on Monday at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, according to Malaysian police officials.
Norway's Lutheran Church Votes to Allow Church Weddings for Same-Sex Couples
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norway voted on Monday to allow same-sex couples to be married in church weddings.
NASA, NOAA: 2016 Was the Hottest Year Recorded
The year 2016 marked the hottest temperatures on record for the third year in a row, according to analysts from two federal agencies on Wednesday.
Over 200 Million Christians Face Persecution, and North Korea Ranked as Most Oppressive for 15th Year
Among the 50 countries that were ranked to be most restrictive and oppressive towards Christians, North Korea was listed at the top of the list for the 15th year. The list of countries in which Christians face the most persecution was released by Open Doors on January 11, marking the 25th year that …
Advocates for Chibok School Girls Mark 1,000 Days Since Abduction by Boko Haram
As Sunday marked 1,000 days since over 200 Chibok school girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari expressed a commitment to continue efforts to rescue the remaining girls who are captive to the extremist group.
‘Thousands Upon Thousands’ Coming to Believe in Christ in Middle East, Says Christian Radio Station
Large numbers of people are coming to believe in Jesus in the Middle East, according to a Christian radio station, despite the persecution and violence they are facing each day.
Chinese Pastor Yang Hua Sentenced to Over Two Years in Prison
A Chinese pastor who had been detained since December of 2015 has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison, according to his lawyer.
Christian Watchdog Group Releases List of Countries with Worst Persecution
A persecution watchdog group released on Wednesday its annual report on the countries in which persecution against Christians is most severe.
Open Doors to Release World Watch List 2017; North Korea Top Persecutor of Christians for 15th Year
The Open Doors US will release its much awaited World Watch List for 2017 next month, which names the countries where the level of Christian persecution is high.