Stoyan Zaimov

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  Feb 6, 2015

  Over 200 Christians Arrested in India for Protesting Against Attacks on Churches

  Hundreds of Christians have reportedly been arrested in New Delhi, India, for protesting against a series of vandalism attacks against churches.

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  Feb 6, 2015

  Obama Describes 'Extraordinary Letter' He Received From Pastor Abedini in Prison; ACLJ Urges President to Bring Him Home

  President Barack Obama described at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday the "extraordinary letter" he recently received from pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen serving eight years in an Iranian prison for his faith. The American Center for Law and Justice urged Obama to keep his word and bring the pastor home to his family.

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  Feb 5, 2015

  Anglican Archbishop Welby Says Christians Shouldn't Attack Atheist Actor Stephen Fry for Calling God 'Utterly Evil' and 'Monstrous'

  Anglican Archbishop the Most Rev. Justin Welby has said that Christians shouldn't attack atheist actor Stephen Fry, who recently called God "utterly evil" and "monstrous" for designing a world in which children get bone cancer, and suffer other diseases.

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  Feb 5, 2015

  9/11 Plotter Claims Saudi Royal Family Helped Fund Terror Attacks on America

  Zacarias Moussaoui, one of the plotters behind the 9/11 terror attacks on the United States, has reportedly claimed that Saudi Arabia's royal family helped fund the operation. Saudi officials have rejected the accusation, calling Moussaoui a "deranged criminal."

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  Feb 5, 2015

  Britain Votes in Favor of Creating 'Three-Parent' Babies From 2 Women and 1 Man, Despite Church of England Concerns

  British members of parliament have voted in favor of a bill that paves the way for the creation of "three-parent" babies with the DNA from two women and one man, aimed at tackling genetic diseases. The approval comes despite concerns from the Church of England.

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  Feb 5, 2015

  Christians Respond to ISIS Burning Pilot Alive: Churches Call for Peace and Religious Harmony, While Jordanian King Vows 'Relentless' War

  Churches in Jordan have offered their prayers and condolences to the Muslim family of the fighter pilot burned alive by ISIS earlier this week, and have urged for peace, religious harmony and unity. King Abdullah II has promised, however, that there will be a "relentless" war against ISIS in retaliation for the murder.

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  Feb 4, 2015

  1,500-Year-Old 'Gospel of the Lots of Mary' Deciphered; Ancient Text Used to 'Predict a Person's Future'

  Researchers have deciphered the ancient Coptic text behind a 1,500-year-old manuscript called "The Gospel of the lots of Mary," which directly identifies her as the mother of Jesus Christ. Anne Marie Luijendijk, a professor of religion at Princeton University, said that the text could've been used to provide guidance or encouragement to people.

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  Feb 4, 2015

  Six Dead After New York Train Slams Into SUV; Survivors Describe 'Horror'

  At least six people are dead and another 15 are injured after a New York commuter train carrying close to 650 people hit an SUV in afternoon rush hour on Tuesday. The incident is believed to be the deadliest in Metro-North rail system's history.

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  Feb 4, 2015

  Ken Ham's Answers in Genesis Filing Federal Lawsuit Against Kentucky for Religious Discrimination Over Ark Encounter

  Answers in Genesis President and CEO Ken Ham revealed that his organization is filing a lawsuit against Kentucky for denying the Ark Encounter theme part participation in the state's tax rebate incentive program. AiG is arguing that the refusal is based on religious discrimination against the creationist group's beliefs.

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  Feb 4, 2015

  Over 60 Churches Hit by Fighting in Ukraine, Russian Patriarch Kirill Demands End of Christian Persecution

  Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill revealed that over 60 churches were recently damaged by heavy fighting in the Donetsk and Horlivka dioceses in Ukraine. The patriarch called for an end to the bloodshed between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels, which he said has led to suffering and persecution of Christians.