Stoyan Zaimov

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  Jan 22, 2014

  Naghmeh Abedini Reconsidering Risking Arrest at White House for Imprisoned Husband?

  Naghmeh Abedini may be reconsidering risking arrest in front of the White House in order to raise awareness about the imprisonment of her husband, Pastor Saeed Abedini. According to the American Center for Law & Justice, she has come to the conclusion that the effort might not be in the best interest of her two young children.

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  Jan 22, 2014

  Christian Missionary Kenneth Bae's Family Reacts to 'Confession;' Asks North Korea for Mercy

  Reacting to imprisoned Christian missionary Kenneth Bae's recent press conference in North Korea where he seemingly admitted guilt to a serious crime, Bae's sister expressed pain and asked for mercy for his release. She also urged President Barack Obama to do all he can to secure his return back home in America.

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  Jan 22, 2014

  World Evangelical Alliance Calls for Protection of Christians as Syria Peace Talks Open

  The World Evangelical Alliance called for the protection of Syria's minority Christian population ahead of the major Geneva II conference on Wednesday, which is set to discuss solutions to the ongoing Syrian crisis.

• Jan 21, 2014

  Spanish Cardinal Newly Appointed by Pope Francis Says Homosexuals Can Recover From 'Defect;' Clarifies Pope's View

  The Rev. Fernando Sebastián, a Spanish cardinal newly appointed by Pope Francis, has called homosexuality a "defect" from which people can recover, and further clarified the pope's view on the controversial subject.

• Jan 21, 2014

  Controversy Arises Over Chinese Clinics Using Electroshock, Porn in Reparative Therapy for Gays

  Chinese LGBT groups are speaking out against controversial gay reparative therapy methods, which include electroshock therapy and pornography, used in the world's most populous country, arguing that such practices are deeply damaging to individuals.

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  Jan 20, 2014

  National Black Church Initiative Says Churchgoers 'Morally Outraged' Over Dennis McGuire's 'Brutal' Execution

  The National Black Church Initiative said churchgoers are "morally outraged" at the "brutal" execution of convicted Ohio murderer Dennis McGuire, who last week choked for 10 minutes before dying following the injection of an untested combination of chemicals.

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  Jan 20, 2014

  Christian Missionary Kenneth Bae 'Confesses' to Crimes; Claims North Korea Does Not Abuse Human Rights

  Christian Missionary Kenneth Bae, who is being held captive in North Korea, "confessed" in a new video that he is guilty of a "serious crime" and said Kim Jong-Un's government does not abuse human rights, a statement that experts are saying was clearly given under duress.

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  Jan 20, 2014

  'Bachelor' Star Juan Pablo Galavis Apologizes After Calling Gays 'More Pervert' and 'Bad Example' for Children

  The star of reality TV dating show "The Bachelor," Juan Pablo Galavis, apologized after saying gays are "more pervert" and arguing that they shouldn't be allowed to have their version of the show as it would not be a good example for children.

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  Jan 20, 2014

  Chris Christie Office Denies Accusations It Withheld Recovery Funds After NJ Mayor Says She'll Take Lie-Detector Test

  N.J. Governor Chris Christie's office has denied accusations by Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer that it purposefully withheld large amounts of Hurricane Sandy relief funds. Zimmer said she would take a lie-detector test to prove that her claims are true.

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  Jan 18, 2014

  John Kerry Insists Syria President Assad Must Go, While Russia Increases Supplies of Bombs, Vehicles

  U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must step down if things for the war-torn country are to get better. Meanwhile, Russia is stepping up its help for Assad by providing his government with military supplies, including armored vehicles and bombs.