Stoyan Zaimov

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  Jun 30, 2014

  Nigeria: 4 Churches Burned Down, Scores Killed in Deadly Boko Haram Attack on Christians

  Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram has killed scores of worshipers and burned down four churches in a major attack on Christians in Kwada and Kautikari villages in Nigeria.

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  Jun 27, 2014

  Open Doors Sends Vital Help to Thousands of Christian Families Fleeing Iraq Violence

  Persecution watchdog Open Doors is sending food, water and humanitarian aid to close to 3,000 Christian families that have fled the Iraqi city of Mosul, which was recently taken over by Islamic extremists looking to enforce Sharia law.

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  Jun 27, 2014

  Wiccan Uninvited From Leading Prayer at City Council in Alabama After Community Complains

  A Wiccan man from Huntsville, Alabama, was uninvited from delivering the opening invocation at a City Council chamber meeting after community members reportedly expressed concerns about his religion.

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  Jun 27, 2014

  Major Vatican Document Says Unjust Discrimination Against Gay People Should Be Avoided; Upholds Traditional Marriage

  A major document by the Vatican has said that unjust discrimination against gay people needs to be avoided and that children of same-sex unions must be cared for as any other, but it still maintains opposition to same-sex couples adopting children and has affirmed traditional teachings on marriage.

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  Jun 27, 2014

  Deadliest Outbreak of Ebola Virus in History Spreading in West Africa; Samaritan's Purse, Humanitarian Groups Send Emergency Help

  Christian relief group Samaritan's Purse and other humanitarian organizations have sent emergency medical teams to West Africa to deal with a major outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has claimed 390 lives so far, making it the deadliest in recorded history.

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  Jun 26, 2014

  'Jesus on the Cross' Scarecrow in UK Removed After Debate Over Offensiveness

  A "Jesus on the cross" scarecrow used for a musicals-themed scarecrow festival in Cambridgeshire in the U.K. has been removed after online users argued it was offensive.

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  Jun 26, 2014

  Embattled Pastor Kong Hee Ministers at Oasis Church, Calls It One of 'Greatest' Churches in LA

  Embattled Pastor Kong Hee of the Singapore megachurch City Harvest, facing court charges of misusing millions in church funds, has ministered at the Oasis Church in L.A., calling it one of the "greatest" and "most responsive" churches in the city.

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  Jun 26, 2014

  Christian Pastor Feared Executed by Authorities Returned to Prison in Iran

  A Christian pastor imprisoned for his faith, who had been missing for nearly three weeks and feared to have been executed without notice by Iranian authorities, has been returned to prison in Ghezal Hezar Prison in Karaj, Iran.

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  Jun 26, 2014

  Gay Marriage Bans Struck Down in Utah and Indiana

  Utah and Indiana became the latest U.S. states to see their bans on same-sex marriage struck down following separate rulings in federal court on Wednesday.

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  Jun 25, 2014

  North Korea Outraged at James Franco, Seth Rogen Movie 'The Interview,' Threatens 'Merciless Counter-Measure'

  The government of North Korea has expressed outrage over the upcoming movie "The Interview" starring James Franco and Seth Rogen, calling it "undisguised terrorism," and threatening "merciless counter-measure" at the comedy about two talk show hosts who are asked to assassinate Kim Jong Un.