Anugrah Kumar

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  Jun 22, 2024

  Robert Morris scandal: James Robison refutes claims he met with victim's family, knew she was 12

  Days after Robert Morris resigned from Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, televangelist James Robison has refuted reports he accompanied Morris to meet with the family of the woman who claims she was abused at age 12.

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  Jun 20, 2024

  Lawmakers seek to force tech companies to remove deepfake pornography

  A new bill was introduced in Congress Wednesday by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas, to mandate that technology and social media platforms remove any deepfake pornography depicting children within 48 hours of its detection.

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  Jun 19, 2024

  1 in 4 Irish fear losing right to free speech: poll

  A new poll shows a growing concern among the Irish populace about the potential erosion of free speech rights, with one in four respondents feeling restricted in their ability to express views in social and professional environments. This sentiment emerges as the Irish parliament debates sweeping new “hate speech” legislation, which critics fear could severely impact free expression.

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  Jun 17, 2024

  Detroit pastor thanks Trump for visiting the ‘hood’ that Obama, Biden ignored

  Former President Donald Trump was welcomed by Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church in Detroit this past weekend during a roundtable with religious and community leaders aiming to engage black voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

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  Jun 17, 2024

  Judge upholds Missouri abortion ban amid ‘religious freedom’ challenge from faith leaders

  A Missouri circuit judge has ruled against several clergy members who argued that the state's abortion laws infringe on the Missouri Constitution's Establishment Clause. The lawsuit, led by a diverse group of faith leaders, was met with a dismissal.

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  Jun 17, 2024

  3 plead guilty to vandalizing pro-life pregnancy centers in wake of Supreme Court abortion decision

  Three Florida residents have pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to intimidate staff at pro-life pregnancy centers, disrupting their ability to provide healthcare services, according to the U.S. Justice Department.

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  Jun 17, 2024

  ‘God bless ‘em’: Mike Rowe praises Chick-fil-A kids summer camp teaching soft skills

  Mike Rowe, television host of “Dirty Jobs,” has applauded a Chick-fil-A franchise in Hammond, Louisiana, for its innovative summer camp designed to teach children practical life skills.

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  Jun 17, 2024

  No resolution for Protestant families in Mexico after 50 days of displacement

  Fifty days have passed since the displacement of over 150 Baptist Protestants in Mexico’s Hidalgo State with no significant government action to address the injustices faced by this religious minority, says a U.K.-based international Christian group.

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  Jun 16, 2024

  ISIS kills dozens of Christians in DRC; churches close after latest attacks

  The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for killing dozens of people in a series of violent attacks lasting multiple days in several villages in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 80 Christians reportedly among the dead, military and local sources say. 

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  Jun 14, 2024

  Turkey’s highest court upholds expulsion of 9 foreign Christians for 'missionary activities'

  Turkey’s Constitutional Court has confirmed the government’s decision to expel nine foreign Christians for alleged “missionary activities," labeling them a national security risk. In a dissenting opinion, the court's president argued that the facts of the case show beyond doubt that there was an "interference with the applicants' freedom of religion."