Eric Young, Christian Today Correspondent
Witnesses: Slain Palestinian was tortured for spreading Christianity
A prominent Palestinian Christian found dead this past weekend on a Gaza City street was publicly beaten by Islamic gunmen who accused him of spreading Christianity, witnesses and Palestinian Arab security officials have reported.
Freed Korean Christian Hostages Recount Ordeal
The 21 South Koreans held hostage in Afghanistan by the Taliban recounted their six weeks of captivity on Wednesday, revealing the harsh conditions and numerous beatings they endured before being freed nearly two weeks ago.
China Catering for Olympic Religious Guests, Not Citizens
A temporary church will be set up in the Olympic Village during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, a state-backed church official has reported.
Pastor: Korean Hostage was Killed for Refusing to Convert to Islam
The youth pastor who was leading the group of 23 South Korean aid volunteers in Afghanistan was killed for refusing to convert to Islam, the head pastor of the church revealed after the final 19 former hostages arrived home.
19 Freed Christian Hostages Arrive in South Korea
The 19 South Koreans who were freed by their Taliban kidnappers last week returned home Sunday to the tearful embraces of their loved ones.
Freedom for Last Three Korean Hostages
Taliban militants in Afghanistan have released the last three South Korean hostages Thursday after freeing 16 of the 19 South Korean hostages over the last two days in separate rounds of handovers.
Afghan Police Rescue German Christian Hostage
Afghan police rescued a female German aid worker just hours after she appeared in a video asking her government to secure her release.
Devastating Peru Earthquake Sparks Call for Prayer, Aid
Pope Benedict XVI offered prayers Thursday for the victims of Peru's powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake and called for immediate assistance for the hundreds who were injured or made homeless.
Health Crisis in Flood-Hit South Asia; Children Most Vulnerable
South Asia's ruinous flood, which has affected millions and forced many to become homeless, is becoming a greater health concern as the threat of waterborne continues to rise.
Taliban Kills Another Male South Korean Hostage
Afghanistan's Taliban militia shot dead a male South Korean hostage late Monday, a spokesman said. "We set several deadlines and the Afghan government did not pay attention to our deadlines," spokesman Yousuf Ahmadi told Agence France-Presse. "Finally tonight at 8:30 we killed one of the Koreans named Sung Sin with AK-47 gunshots."
Afghan President: Korean Hostage Crisis is Shameful, Un-Islamic
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has called the current hostage situation in his country shameful and the kidnapping of women particularly un-Islamic.
Episcopal Priest Suspended Over Muslim-Christian Identity
An Episcopalian priest who claimed last month to be both Muslim and Christian has been suspended for a year, according to reports.