CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Syrian Ceasefire: US and Russia Negotiate Peace Deal to Attempt Long-Term Solution to Syria Crisis, Fight Against ISIS

Sep 12, 2016

The US and Russia agreed upon a ceasefire plan for Syria, which will be effective from the evening of September 12. The deal proposes a 48-hour truce, which can then be extended for the whole week.

Nigeria: Open Doors UK Gives Trauma Care to Victims of Terrorist Attacks

Sep 08, 2016

Persecution charity Open Doors has opened a first-of-its-kind trauma center in Nigeria to support the victims of terrorist attacks across the country.

Mother Teresa Canonized into Sainthood by Pope Francis in Vatican City

Sep 07, 2016

Mother Teresa, the acclaimed nun who served the poorest of the poor in Indian city of Kolkata all her life, was canonized by Pope Francis in Vatican city.

Philippines: Blast Kills 14 and Injures 71 in Davao City, President Declares 'State of Lawlessness'

Sep 05, 2016

At least 14 people died in a bomb attack in Davao City of Philippines, and a “state of lawlessness” was declared by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Pakistani Taliban Attacks Christian Neighborhood and Courthouse, Leaving 13 Dead

Sep 04, 2016

Two militant attacks took place in Northwestern Pakistan on Friday that targeted a Christian neighborhood and a district court, leaving at least 13 people killed and 54 wounded.

Egypt's New Law Regulating Churches Draws Mixed Response from Christians

Sep 02, 2016

Egypt’s parliament has passed a new law to regulate the churches, which has invoked mixed reactions from Christians in the country.

Venezuela: Demonstrators Flood Caracas in Support of Recall Referendum

Sep 02, 2016

About a million protesters flooded the streets of Venezuelan capital Caracas to demand constitutional right to recall referendum.

First Pregnant Woman Diagnosed with Zika in Singapore

Sep 01, 2016

A pregnant woman in Singapore was tested positive for Zika virus. She is among the 115 confirmed cases of the virus detected in the city-state.

Chinese Christian Detainees Released Before G20 Summit After Four-Month Imprisonment

Sep 01, 2016

Five Chinese Christian detainees in Zhejiang province were released on August 28 after four months in prison.

Foreign Christians Among the First to Face Consequences of Russia's Yarovaya Laws

Aug 29, 2016

Russia's new anti-conversion laws have affected two Christians -- both of whom are the first victims to have faced punishment for evangelizing, and are also foreign citizens. One of the victims is a US Baptist preacher Donald Ossewaarde, and the other is a Ghanaian Protestant Ebenezer Tuah.

Indonesia: Priest Attacked with Axe After Failed Bombing Attempt

Aug 29, 2016

A man carrying a bomb and an axe attacked a Catholic priest in Indonesia during Sunday service at St Yoseph Church in North Sumatra.

Boko Haram Violence Toll: 1.4 Million Children Displaced, Thousands Suffering Severe Malnutrition in Lake Chad Region, Says UNICEF

Aug 29, 2016

Boko Haram insurgency in Africa has left 1.4 million children displaced and another one million rendered vulnerable in remote parts of the region still occupied by Boko Haram, according to a recent UNICEF report.

Italy: Over 200 Dead and Hundreds Injured in Earthquake, 3 Towns Flattened

Aug 25, 2016

About 250 people were killed in a 6.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Italy, and dozens more are reported missing. Hundreds of people were wounded, and thousands are left without homes.

Asia Bibi's Last Appeal Date Against Alleged Blasphemy Charges Set for October

Aug 24, 2016

Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi's appeal to overturn the death penalty for alleged blasphemy charges will be heard by the country's highest court this October.

Turkey: Wedding Site Bombing Claims 54 Lives, Including 22 Children

Aug 24, 2016

About 54 people were killed and over 70 injured when a suspected ISIS suicide bomber blew himself up at a Kurdish wedding celebration in Gaziantep province, Turkey. At least 22 of the victims in the attack were under the age of 14.