Stoyan Zaimov

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• May 12, 2014

  Christian Pregnant Mother in Sudan Sentenced to Death, 100 Lashes on Mother's Day

  A Christian mother living in Sudan, pregnant with her second child, was sentenced to 100 lashes and death on Mother's Day for adultery and apostasy, a persecution watchdog group revealed.

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  May 12, 2014

  South Korean Official Says North Korea 'Must Disappear Soon' After North Calls President Park a 'Prostitute'

  A South Korean official said on Monday that North Korea "must disappear soon" following controversial comments by the North's state media last week, when South Korean President Park Geun-hye was called an "old prostitute" and U.S. President Barack was labeled a "wicked black monkey."

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  May 12, 2014

  Donald Sterling Pleads for Forgiveness; Says He Was 'Baited' Into Racist Comments

  Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has pleaded for forgiveness for his controversial racist comments that got him banned for life from the NBA. He also noted that he was baited into making the racist remarks by his female friend.

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  May 9, 2014

  Vladimir Putin Visits Crimea for Celebrations; Fears Grow of Other Ukraine Territories Breaking Away

  As Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Crimea for the first time since it was annexed from Ukraine amid military parades and celebrations, fears are growing that other Ukraine territories might also break away.

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  May 9, 2014

  North Korea Media Calls Obama a 'Wicked Black Monkey; White House Fires Back

  The White House has fired back against "particularly ugly and disrespectful" comments from North Korea's government-run media, which called President Barack Obama a "wicked black monkey," among several highly racist remarks.

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  May 9, 2014

  American Atheists Launching World's First All-Atheist TV Channel

  American Atheists announced that it will launch the world's first ever TV channel dedicated exclusively to atheism, offering content 24/7. The group is looking to partner with other organizations, including the Richard Dawkins Foundation.

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  May 9, 2014

  Nigerian Kidnapped Schoolgirls Likely Raped; Face Life of Sexual Slavery If Not Rescued, Human Rights Group Says

  The over 270 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamic militants Boko Haram have likely been raped and face a life of sexual slavery if not rescued, a human rights group in Africa said.

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  May 8, 2014

  Death Threats to Christians in Jerusalem Ahead of Pope Francis Visit Have Roman Catholic Church Concerned

  Death threats to Arabs and Christians written in front of a Roman Catholic Church office in Jerusalem ahead of Pope Francis' visit later this month have some officials alarmed, though a Christian persecution watchdog group said it is unlikely a direct attack on the pope will be attempted.

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  May 8, 2014

  Nintendo Turns Down Campaign for Same-Sex Relationships in Life-Simulation Game

  Nintendo said that it will not be adding the option of same-sex relationships in one of its popular life-simulation games after a social media campaign called for such an inclusion.

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  May 8, 2014

  Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II Suggests One Easter Date for All Christian Churches in Letter to Pope Francis

  In a letter to Pope Francis, the patriarch of the Coptic Orthodox Church Tawadros II proposed making one date for Easter celebrations for all Christian Churches.