Anugrah Kumar

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  Nov 25, 2024

  Family of pastor killed in crash question release of illegal immigrant driver

  A pastor’s family in Michigan is questioning why the undocumented immigrant driver involved in the fatal crash that killed their loved one was released after the incident.

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  Nov 25, 2024

  Christian leaders condemn Cuban gov’t for violations of religious freedom

  Christian leaders across Cuba have condemned the government for its continued violations of religious freedom, issuing a joint statement decrying the fines imposed on religious leaders and restrictions on worship. The Alliance of Christians of Cuba stated that government actions are obstructing religious groups’ ability to provide humanitarian aid amid a worsening national crisis.

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  Nov 24, 2024

  Russian pastor arrested for speaking out against invasion of Ukraine: report

  A Russian pastor has been arrested after criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, urging believers not to participate in the conflict. Nikolay Romanyuk, senior pastor of the Holy Trinity Pentecostal Church in Moscow Region, is the first religious figure to be charged under legislation that deters criticism of the authorities amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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  Nov 23, 2024

  Evidence for puberty blockers is 'scarce,' New Zealand's health ministry says in long-awaited report

  The New Zealand Ministry of Health released a long-anticipated report this week, stating that there is limited evidence supporting the use of puberty-blocking drugs for children suffering from gender identity issues.

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  Nov 22, 2024

  Hezbollah fired rockets that injured 4 UN peacekeepers, not Israel: Italy

  Two rockets exploded at a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon on Friday, injuring four Italian peacekeepers, days after Italy's Defense Ministry clarified that Israel was not responsible for a similar attack that wounded four others. 

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  Nov 20, 2024

  98 food aid trucks violently looted upon entering Gaza, UN says

  Ninety-eight trucks carrying food aid for Palestinians have been violently looted after crossing into Gaza, according to the United Nations. The convoy, which was delivering provisions provided by the UN Relief and Works Agency and the World Food Programme, was attacked shortly after entering the enclave, resulting in injuries to some of the drivers.

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  Nov 18, 2024

  'Forced silence’: Barbados may jail citizens for online posts causing ‘emotional distress’

  A proposed law being debated in the Caribbean island of Barbados threatens citizens with up to seven years in prison for causing "emotional distress" through online posts, leading to public protests and accusations of silencing free speech.  

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  Nov 18, 2024

  Justin Welby’s son speaks out as CofE abuse scandal heightens calls for archbishop of York to step down

  Tim Welby, son of the recently resigned Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, has defended his father’s decision to step down amid mounting scrutiny over the Church of England’s handling of abuse cases. The resignation has intensified demands for Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, to follow suit due to his alleged neglect of multiple safeguarding complaints.

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  Nov 18, 2024

  2,400 anti-Christian hate crimes reported in Europe

  Anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe reached a total of 2,444 incidents in 2023, according to a report, which compiled data from police and civil society sources across 35 European countries. The statistics includes 232 personal attacks on Christians, ranging from harassment and threats to physical violence.

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  Nov 18, 2024

  Florida sues FEMA for discrimination, denying aid to Trump supporters

  Florida has sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency, alleging discrimination in hurricane relief efforts against supporters of President-elect Donald Trump. The lawsuit, filed by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, accuses FEMA officials of deliberately denying aid to victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton based on their political affiliation.