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'Pay for Prayer' Center Ordered to Close Down, Owner to Pay Back Over $7.5 Million to Customers
The controversial ‘Christian Prayer Center’ (CPC), an online website with about 1.3 million Facebook likes, will close down after the site’s organizer was found to have defrauded people of money in return for fake ‘prayer requests.’ 
Christian Solidarity Worldwide and UN's Human Rights Council Urge Burma to Promote Religious Freedom
The Burmese government have been called upon by the UN and Christian charities to amend the 1982 citizenship Law which discriminates against the minorities and hinders freedom of religion. 
United Methodist Church Calls for Budget Cut of $12 Million, Propose Cutting Expenditures to Lowest in 16 Years
United Methodist Church leaders have recommended a cut of $12 million from the recent budget proposed in February for the next four years, which puts its expenditures at the lowest level in 16 years, according to a UMC press release. 
Four Wycliffe Bible Translators Killed and Office Ransacked by Militants in Middle East
Four Wycliffe Bible translators have been killed and several others injured by terrorists in the Middle East, said a report by Wycliffe Associates. 
Boxing News 2016: Jessie Vargas Wants to Face Miguel Cotto, Danny Garcia
Reigning World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Jessie Vargas feels he is ready for big fights and is interested in facing Miguel Cotto and Danny Garcia in his next fight. UK: Prison Chaplain's Plea of Unfair Treatment Because of Christian Faith Rejected
A volunteer prison chaplain and gardener, who resigned from his post after accusations of reading “homophobic” Bible verses to prisoners, has lost his case for unfair dismissal at the employment tribunal. 
European Union and Turkey Leaders Meet to Deal with Refugee Crisis
European Union leaders will meet with Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davtoglu to strike a deal on refugee crisis this week, which will allow Greece to send the migrants to Turkey. 
North Korea Test Fires Two Ballistic Missiles off the East Coast
North Korea fired two ballistic missiles off the east coast of the Korean peninsula, one of which flew 500 miles before falling into the sea, and the other one was detected at an 11 miles altitude by a radar before it disappeared. 
Zimbabwe: 33,000 Children Face Severe Malnutrition, Stunted Growth, Life-Long Debilities
As many as 33,000 Zimbabwean children are in urgent need of treatment for acute malnutrition in wake of severe famines induced by El Nino this year, according to a new report by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef). 
Bill to Protect Pastors from Refusal to Preside Over Same-Sex Marriage Passed in Georgia Assembly
A religious freedom bill that says pastors cannot be forced to preside over same-sex marriages, and can hire or fire employees on the basis of their religious beliefs was passed by the Georgia General Assembly on March 16. The bill, which is being criticized by opponents as too discriminatory, now m… 
Xbox One Update: Australian Retailer Confuses Gamers 1TB and Uncharted 4 Bundle
Amid the hype on upcoming Xbox Live Games with Gold, Xbox One Backwards Compatibility lists and the recent announcement of the Xbox One Cross Play feature, one retailer in Australia called “Big W” committed a huge mistake. 
Xbox Live Games with Gold for April 2016 List Teased, ‘Blockbuster’ AAA Titles Coming?
In an attempt to attract the attention of gamers, Microsoft teased their upcoming Xbox Live Games with Gold for April 2016 in a very intriguing way. 
John Kerry Says ISIS Is Committing 'Genocide' Against Christians, Religious Minorities
Secretary of State John Kerry declared on Thursday that the atrocities committed by ISIS against Christians, Yazidis, Shia Muslims, and other groups is genocide. 
3-Year-Old Girl with Terminal Brain Cancer Gets Postcards from Around the World
A 3-year-old girl Ellie Walton is suffering from brain tumor, and is getting love and support from all over the world through postcards sent by strangers. Refugees at Greater Risk of Schizophrenia than Native-Born and Non-Refugee Migrants, Says Study
Refugees have increased risk of psychotic disorders as compared to native-born and other people who have migrated for other reason apart from fleeing war, according to a new Swedish study published in BMJ medical journal.









