Egypt Christians Sentenced To Death Over Anti-Islam Film

The European Union was under pressure Wednesday, November 27, to freeze 500 million euro ($647 million) in annual financial aid to Egypt after a court in the capital Cairo sentenced seven Christians to death for their involvement in an anti-Islam film that prompted deadly riots throughout the world.

Kazakhstan Adopts Oppressive Religious Law

An oppressive religious law adopted by Kazakhstan last year has reduced the number of officially recognized religions from 46 to 17, according to Eurasianet.

Nigeria Gunmen Free Boko Haram Fighters; Two Police Killed

Gunmen have attacked a police station near Nigeria’s capital Abuja that holds members of the feared Islamic group ‘Boko Haram’, freeing prisoners and killing two police officers, officials said.

Hamas: Killing Jews is Worship of Allah

Although a tense ceasefire is in effect, the friction is far from over.  On Al-Aqsa TV, Hamas’ official media outlet, continued its call to kill Jews and such acts were a form of worshiping Allah according to Palestinian Media Watch.

Nigeria Church Blast Kills Five; Dozens Injured

At least five people were killed and dozens injured Sunday, November 25, when a suicide bomber drove a car full of explosives into a church inside the Jaji military barracks in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state, officials said.

Religious Conflict Rising in Kenya

Religious violence is on the rise in Kenya following a series of explosions in Nairobi’s predominately Somali neighborhood.

Somali Christian Convert Beheaded

Islamic militants from al-Shabaab beheaded a Christian in the Somalian city of Barawa Friday, accusing him of both being a spy and forsaking Islam.

Church fire under investigation in Turkmenistan

Some churches in Turkmenistan have literally come under fire after the Baptist House of Prayer in Turkmenbashi was recently razed, according to Slavic Gospel Association spokesman Joel Griffith.

Christian Girl Acquitted of Blasphemy

A Pakistani court has dismissed blasphemy charges against a Christian girl for allegedly burning pages of the Qu’ran.

Islamic sub-state soon for Philippines?

An Islamic sub-state in the southern Philippines may become a reality following an agreement between that government and a Muslim separatist group that has been fighting a war for independence for decades.

Dozens of Churches Destroyed In Tanzania; East Africa Violence Spreading

Dozens of Christian worship places have been destroyed by Islamic extremists in Tanzania and church leaders are fleeing its heavily Muslim island of Zanzibar, as the persecution of Christians spreads throughout East Africa, a human rights chief said Monday, November 12.

Pakistani Pastor denied Bail for Blasphemy

A Pakistani Pastor arrested for blasphemy in Sanghla Hill, Punjab Province, was denied bail Tuesday, according to the Pakistan Christian Post.

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