Anugrah Kumar

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  May 27, 2024

  Tribunal to weigh firing of theology lecturer from Methodist college over tweet on homosexuality

  An employment tribunal in Sheffield, England, will review the controversial dismissal of Dr. Aaron Edwards, a theology lecturer at Cliff College in Derbyshire who was terminated after he tweeted about Christian sexual ethics, which sparked backlash. 

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  May 27, 2024

  Cannes Film Festival: Actress fights to show Jesus crown of thorns dress; man wins best actress award

  The Cannes Film Festival was marked by controversial moments this year, including an incident on the red carpet when a female security guard clashed with Dominican actress Massiel Taveras, who fought to display the train of her dress depicting Jesus Christ.

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  May 27, 2024

  At least 19 killed after tornados hit multiple states Memorial Day weekend

  A series of violent tornadoes tore through Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas over Memorial Day weekend, leaving at least 18 people dead, hundreds injured and thousands without power. The storms also flattened homes and caused widespread damage across the central United States.

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  May 27, 2024

  European bishops accuse Turkey of diluting ‘historical roots of Christian presence in the country’

  European bishops have condemned the recent decision by Turkish authorities to convert the Church of Saint Savior in Chora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, into a mosque, calling it an effort to dilute the historical roots of Christianity in the country.

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  May 26, 2024

  Hundreds of hostages rescued from Boko Haram in Nigeria

  Hundreds of hostages, primarily women and children, have been freed by the Nigerian army from the grip of Boko Haram militants who held them captive in northeastern Nigeria for months or even years. The rescue operation marks a significant victory in the country’s ongoing fight against the Islamic extremist group.

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  May 26, 2024

  Enraged Muslim mob attacks Christians in Pakistan over blasphemy claim

  A Christian community was attacked by a violent Muslim mob Saturday in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province. The violence was instigated by a local cleric over allegations of blasphemy, leading to significant violence and property damage. Social media footage depicted scenes of chaos, including a mob surrounding a bloodied man and teenagers destroying furniture.

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  May 25, 2024

  Bodies of American missionary and Haitian director may have been burned

  Gang members in Haiti may have burned the bodies of two of the three people they killed — a young American missionary couple and a Haitian director associated with an Oklahoma-based group, Missions in Haiti, according to reports.

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  May 22, 2024

  Netflix ‘Ashley Madison’ docu features pastor who killed himself after being outed as user

  Netflix’s new documentary series, “Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal,” delves into the controversial history of the affair website Ashley Madison, highlighting the tragic story of John Gibson, a seminary professor and his widow, along with another Christian couple.

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  May 21, 2024

  Harry and Meghan rebuked for ‘photo op’ tour amid backdrop of 'genocide'

  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent visit to Nigeria has sparked criticism, with a leading rights activist calling it a superficial public relations exercise that ignored the ongoing violence against Christians that some say has reached genocidal levels.

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  May 20, 2024

  Death by hanging: Man facing execution for ‘blasphemous’ WhatsApp posts

  Yahaya-Sharif Aminu, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for sharing allegedly blasphemous song lyrics on WhatsApp that offended Islam, remains in prison in Nigeria as he awaits a Supreme Court appeal. United Nations experts have called for his immediate and unconditional release, highlighting concerns over human rights violations.