CHRISTIANITY DAILY

UN: South Sudan Becomes Fourth Country to Cross 1 Million Refugee Mark, After Syria, Afghanistan, and Somalia

Sep 19, 2016

Over one million South Sudanese refugees have fled the country to avoid being caught up in the violence raging in the country since the civil war started in 2013, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said in a statement on September 16.

Canadian Christian Kevin Garratt Released from Chinese Prison After Two Years

Sep 16, 2016

A Canadian man who was arrested and jailed two years ago in China on charges of spying and stealing intelligence was released on Tuesday.

Hungary Creates New Department to Assist Persecuted Christians

Sep 16, 2016

Hungary has set up a new government department to help persecuted Christians in the Middle East.

India: More Christians Attacked in Six Months of 2016 Than in 2014 and 2015, Says Report

Sep 15, 2016

Attacks against Christians in India increased in the first six months of 2016, according to a new report by Evangelical Fellowship of India.

US and Israel Agree on Unprecedented Military Aid Deal of $38 Billion

Sep 14, 2016

The United States and Israel reached an agreement over a $38 billion package which includes US military assistance and aid to Israel over a period of 10 years. The deal will signed on September 14.

David Cameron Bids Farewell to UK Parliament Three Months after He Stepped Down as Prime Minister

Sep 13, 2016

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron quit the parliament on Monday, about three months after he resigned as the country's leader over June's EU referendum which had paved way for Brexit.

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.