Stoyan Zaimov

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  Jul 24, 2014

  Meriam Ibrahim Flies Out to Italy; Prime Minister Declares 'Day of Celebration'

  Christian mother Meriam Ibrahim and her family have left Sudan and flew to Italy, where they were met by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, according to reports. Renzi declared a "day of celebration" for the woman, who had initially been sentenced to death for renouncing Islam and marrying a Christian Sudanese-American.

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  Jul 23, 2014

  Real Life Giant and Tallest Man in Canada Chosen for 'David and Goliath' Movie Role

  The tallest man in Canada, 7'8 tall Jerry Sokolosky, has been chosen to play Philistine warrior Goliath in the upcoming "David and Goliath" movie. Director Tim Chey explained that the filmmakers did not want to use a CGI imitation for the part.

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  Jul 23, 2014

  Jerusalem Catholic Patriarch: Israel Must Recognize Palestinian State, Warns 'Useless Massacre' in Gaza Will Not Bring Peace

  The Patriarch Emeritus of the Latin Catholic Church in Jerusalem has said that the violent conflict between Israel and militant group Hamas in Gaza is a "useless massacre" that will not bring peace, and insisted that Israel must recognize the sovereignty of the Palestinian territory if the cycle of violence is ever to end.

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  Jul 23, 2014

  ISIS Kills 31 People in Baghdad Suicide Bombing; Iraq Bishops Call on Gov't to 'Stop Catastrophe' and Protect Christians

  As militant group ISIS continued its attacks in Iraq and killed 31 people on Tuesday in a suicide blast in Baghdad, the country's bishops have pleaded for the government to stop the "catastrophe" and protect Christians who are being driven out in masses.

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  Jul 23, 2014

  11 Parents of Boko Haram-Kidnapped Schoolgirls Have Died in Nigeria

  Eleven parents of the over 200 schoolgirls who were kidnapped by Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram in Chibok, Nigeria have died, according to reports.

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  Jul 22, 2014

  Christian Leaders in Gaza, Israel Reject Blame Game But Explain Hard Reality on the Ground (Interview)

  Christian leaders in Gaza and Israel are urging a ceasefire between the militaries of Israel and Hamas, explaining the situation on the ground from their perspective but rejecting the habit of laying blame on one side for the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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  Jul 22, 2014

  Ken Ham Slams NASA Search for Extraterrestrial Life, Says God Did Not Create Life Outside Earth

  Creation Museum CEO Ken Ham has criticized NASA's efforts to search for extraterrestrial life, arguing that God has not created life anywhere outside the Earth, and that the search for such life is driven by "man's rebellion."

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  Jul 22, 2014

  'Unprecedented' Forced Exodus of Iraqi Christians Leaves Christianity Near Extinction in Middle East, Watchdog Groups Warn

  As Iraq's Christians continue fleeing the city of Mosul and other regions following a "convert or die" ultimatum by Islamic militants ISIS, persecution watchdog group Open Doors said that the "unprecedented" forced exodus has left Christianity in the Middle East near extinction.

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  Jul 22, 2014

  Holocaust Professor Rejects Accusations of Israel Committing 'Genocide' Against Palestinians

  A Holocaust Studies professor has rejected accusations by some world leaders that Israel is committing "genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza during the ongoing military conflict.

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  Jul 21, 2014

  Ukraine Churches 'Weeping' Over Plane Crash Disaster; Dutch Anger Growing Over Treatment of Bodies

  Christian missionaries in Ukraine have said that churches are crying and praying for an end to the violence, following the Malaysian Airlines disaster last week that killed all 298 people on board. Meanwhile, Dutch families are showing anger over what they say is improper treatment of the bodies of their loved ones at the crash site.