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Pakistan: Boy wounded in Taliban attack dies

Image of According to NCJP activists, the Taliban attacked the Christians because they were wiping off insulting graffiti from the walls of local homes and the local church. The Taliban had scribbled words that incited hatred and violence, like ‘Taliban are coming’, ‘Long live Taliban’ and ‘Be prepared to pay Jizia (Tax for non-Muslims) or embrace Islam’.

Irfan Masih, 11, succumbed to gunshot wounds he suffered to the head. Five other people were also injured in the attack during which ... continue reading

Kirkuk: Two Christian families Attacked, Three killed

Image of It is a murder with a confessional backdrop...in order to send a warning to the Christian community in Iraq.

Iraqi Christians are again in the sights of the Islamic fundamentalists. KIRKUK (AsiaNews) - Iraqi Christians are again in the sights of ... continue reading

Iraqi Bishop Grieves Murder of Iraqi Christians

Image of We only hope that the blood of the martyrs will one day bring us peace and stability.

We will not leave Iraq. We have a mission to stay here.We have to give witness to our Christian values. Even if they try to kill us we will ... continue reading

Taliban attack Christians in Karachi

Image of The police confirmed that seven suspects were arrested with heavy weapons on them. Police is still conducting its investigation and does not know who is behind the violence.

The attack comes after pro-Taliban slogans, calling on Christians to convert to Islam, appear on church walls. KARACHI (AsiaNews) – ... continue reading

Agreement between Vatican and Arab League

Signed today in Rome, it aims to strengthen collaboration for peace, security and stability in the region and to favour inter-religious ... continue reading

Progress in talks between the Holy See and Israel

After meeting today, the bilateral commission issued an upbeat press release. Talks between the two sides have been ongoing since 1999. The ... continue reading

Benedict XVI's Calendar Includes Holy Land Visit

He will leave for an apostolic visit to the Holy Land on May 8, and will return on May 15. VATICAN CITY (Zenit) - Benedict XVI's schedule ... continue reading

Two Coptic Christians killed on eve of Orthodox Pascha

Image of The local police think that this is a vendetta that is part of a clan feud that has been underway for years.

The two were returning from celebrations at their local church. A third Christian was seriously injured. The attackers are believed to be ... continue reading

Taliban Calls for Sharia Law in all of Pakistan

Image of Yesterday a couple accused of having a relation outside of marriage was publicly executed by a group of Islamists in Hangu District near the border with Afghanistan. Pakistan’s Dawn News broadcast the images.

The Taliban leader said there is no room for democracy in Islam and that Democracy is a 'system of infidels'. ISLAMABAD (AsiaNews) – ... continue reading

UN: Delegates Walk Out on Iran's Ahmadinejad

Image of The unilateral accusations against Israel (and the lack of accusations against racism in the Third World, as in Sudan, Vietnam, China, India, etc.) led a number of countries to boycott the meeting.

Durban II: delegates leave hall while Ahmadinejad is speaking. Israel recalls its ambassador. GENEVA (AsiaNews) - Dozens of delegates, most ... continue reading

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