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(CBN News) Iran is facing a wave of internal turmoil and covert attacks that are undermining the radical regime's nefarious plans. Even as the violence escalates, hope is rising among Iranian citizens who are finding salvation in Jesus Christ. Whether it's the exploding coronavirus, mysterious fires at nuclear and military facilities or protests, Iran's ruling Islamic … [Read more...] about Spiritual ‘Pandemic of Hope’ Grips Iran as Thousands Accept Jesus Christ Amidst COVID-19

(Morning Star News) A Christian couple and their children were asleep in their beds in central India at 11 p.m. recently when villagers who follow the local tribal religion broke into their home and began beating them with wooden batons. The family of Bhima and Devi Markham fled from their home in Devkupli Para, Chhattisgarh state that night, May 20, to save their lives, an … [Read more...] about Christians in India Return to Village where Followers of Tribal Religion Attacked Them

(Morning Star News) Radical Muslims in Sudan took to the streets today to protest the transitional government’s adoption of amendments to decriminalize apostasy and repeal other Islamist laws. The apostasy law has been used for more than 30 years to persecute those who leave Islam. The government’s adoption this week of the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Act also allows … [Read more...] about Radical Muslims Protest Sudan’s Abolishment of Apostasy, Other Islamist Laws

(ChurchLeaders) Starting on September 1, 2020, clergy in Northern Ireland can officiate same-sex weddings, if they so choose. They can also choose not to officiate such weddings, per the recently enacted Marriage and Civil Partnership (Northern Ireland) Regulations.  “In line with our calls, we are pleased that the law will protect religious freedom, and that churches will … [Read more...] about Churches in Northern Ireland Free to Perform Same-Sex Weddings

(CNN) A 15-year-old boy has died from bubonic plague in western Mongolia, according to government health officials. The teenager caught the plague after hunting and eating marmot, according to Dorj Narangerel, spokesperson for Mongolia's Ministry of Health. He died on Sunday. Marmots are large ground squirrels, a type of rodent, that have historically been linked to … [Read more...] about Teenage Boy Dies From Bubonic Plague After Eating Marmot