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Without Yemen ceasefire mass starvation looms, critics say Watch

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The possibility of mass starvation in Yemen continues as a military engagement over a major port city could block food and other aid for ... continue reading

Pakistani scrutiny for multiple NGOs could close Catholic Relief Services Watch

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Catholic Relief Services is among the 18 international organizations ordered closed by Pakistan's new government without explanation. The ... continue reading

Preparations for independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church cause tensions Watch

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The Ukrainian Orthodox Church seems on the verge of achieving independent status, a development straining ties between the Patriarchs of ... continue reading

In India, nun accuses bishop of rape Watch

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Authorities are investigating Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar after a Kerala nun accused him of raping her in 2014 and sexually abusing ... continue reading

Pope Francis speaks out against Gaza violence Watch

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Expressing his sorrow for those who have lost their lives, Pope Francis Wednesday called for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, which ... continue reading

One step closer to Jesus? Embassy moves to Jerusalem on May 14 Watch

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The road signs have already been changed to direct people to the new location. Situated in Jerusalem is a new United States embassy that ... continue reading

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An undiscovered book of the Bible? Dead Sea Scroll fragment hints at missing manuscript Watch

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Have researchers found a hidden book of the Bible? While this is a tantalizing possibility, it is unlikely. But what has been discovered is ... continue reading

Syrian Hospitals become military targets during war Watch

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Hospitals have become military targets in Syria, making it difficult to provide aid to victims of the country's civil war, according to ... continue reading

PRAY FOR PEACE - U.S. strike on Syria imminent, Russia vows response Watch

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A military conflict appears imminent over Syria as the United States and its allies prepare to carry out strikes on Syria. Those strikes ... continue reading

Trump and Macron vow 'strong, joint response' to Syrian chemical attack Watch

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The United States and France have vowed a joint response against Bashir al Assad's regime in Syria following a chemical weapons attack on ... continue reading

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