Egypt’s New President Pressured To Release Christians

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By BosNewsLife Middle East Service with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos churchegyptCAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Egyptian Christians hope Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, who was sworn in Sunday, June 8, as the country’s new president, will combat Islamic extremism and release those jailed or kidnapped for expressing faith in Christ or support for Israel.  

NEWS ALERT: Israel Condemns Shooting At Brussels Jewish Museum; 4 Killed

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife with reporting from Brussels and Jerusalem belgium-shooting-forensicJERUSALEM/BRUSSELS/BUDAPEST (BosNewsLife)-- Israel's government has condemned the shooting and killing of as many as four people at the Jewish Museum in Belgium's capital Brussels, saying the attack underscores wider anti-Jewish sentiments.

‘Iran Tortures Christian Prisoners’

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By BosNewsLife Middle East Center with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos christiansIran TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- At least three evangelical Christians jailed in Iran, including a wellknown Iranian American Christian pastor, were recovering from injuries Friday, May 23, after they were mistreated by Iranian security forces, several sources confirmed.

NEWS ALERT: Iran Detains Christian Musician, House Church Official

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By BosNewsLife Middle East Service christiansIranTEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- A prominent Iranian Christian musician was again behind bars Wednesday, May 7, after being released in December, while an evangelical house church official has been detained as part of a wider crackdown, Christians said.

Thousands Of Iraq Christians Flee Despite “Disaster” Warnings

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By BosNewsLife Middle East Service Iraqi Christians pray amod death threats and violence.BAGHDAD, IRAQ (BosNewsLife)-- Thousands of Christians are fleeing Iraq amid an upsurge in violence and eligious extremism in Iraq, the country's most senior church leader says.

BREAKING NEWS: Injured Iran Pastor Forgives Prison Guards For Beating

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By BosNewsLife Middle East Service with reporting by BosNewsLife's Stefan J. Bos fathiTEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)-- A jailed evangelical pastor in Iran says he has forgiven the prison guards who mistreated him and nearly 30 other inmates.

JERUSALEM BRAINWAVE: Jesus Christ “Risen From Death”, Friends Say (Column)

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By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent BosNewsLife JERUSALEM (BosNewsLife Columns)-- A man claiming to be the Messiah  rose up from death Sunday, April 8, after he died at a cross on Golgotha hill near Jerusalem's walls, his friends said.

Egypt Christian Woman Killed For Showing Cross

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By BosNewsLife Middle East Service youngwomanCAIRO, EGYPT (BosNewsLife)-- Egyptian police was under pressure Wednesday, April 9, to speed up an investigation into the killing of a young Christian woman by angry Islamists, friends said.

BREAKING NEWS: Dutch Priest Killed In Syria; Islamists Suspected (Update)

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By BosNewsLife Middle East Service priesttDAMASCUS, SYRIA (BosNewsLife)-- A Dutch priest, who became known for his insistence on staying in the war-torn Syrian city of Homs, was shot dead there Monday, April 7, by suspected Islamic militants, Catholic sources said.

NEWS ALERT: Residents Flee Syria Christian Town After Militants Kill 80

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By BosNewsLife Middle East Service syrianDAMASCUS, SYRIA (BosNewsLife)-- Aid workers remain concerned over dozens of mainly elderly Christians in north-west Syria, after Islamic militants overran a Christian town, killing some 80 people, and forcing thousands of local residents to flee.