IS Publish Prices for Christian Slaves
The Islamic State has published the prices that captured Christian and Yazidi women and children are to be sold for, according to Barnabas Aid.
Month: November 2014
Pakistan: Christian Couple Burned Alive
A Christian husband and his pregnant wife were beaten and then burned to death Tuesday by a mob of angry Muslims at a brick kiln in Chak village, Punjab Province, Pakistan, according to International Christian Concern.
Despite ‘Reform,’ Iran’s non-Muslims Face prison, execution
According to a soon to be released UN report, Iran’s Islamic Republic has raided worship services, shut down licensed churches, arrested Christians and subjected converts to Christ to death threats and psychological abuse.
Kazakhstan: Two imprisoned for Christian Literature
Two men were sentenced last month after Kazakhstani authorities confiscated the Christian books they were handing out near a market in Shchuchinsk, according to Barnabas Aid.
Indian Gov’t Denies Rights to Dalits
Last month, India’s minister for social justice said his new government will not grant Dalit Christians and Muslims the same rights afforded to Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs.
India: Christians Attacked by Hindus
Twelve Christians were injured by a mob of nationalist Hindus in the Bastar district of India’s Chhattisgarh state last week, according to Barnabas Aid.
Republicans wins Senate, controls Congress
Republicans won a Senate majority late Tuesday, ensuring they will be in complete control of Capitol Hill when the new Congress convenes in January.
Egypt: New Law to Remove Restrictions on Church Buildings
A proposed law to remove restrictions on the building of churches in Egypt will be presented to parliament early next year, according to Barnabas Aid.
US administration to unveil peace talks proposal
The US administration is planning to present a proposal to resume the peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians after the mid-term elections for Congress.
Deadline with Iran over Nuclear Program Just Three Weeks Away
Global powers wrestling to hammer out a ground-breaking deal with Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions are moving complex talks into high gear with a “critical” three weeks left for an accord.