Mark Yapching

ISIS used chemical weapons against Peshmerga fighters
ISIS used chemical weapons against Peshmerga fighters

The Islamic State has allegedly used chemical weapons in an isolated clash with Kurdish militia fighters.

Kay Warren, Scott Hamilton to help launch Mother & Child Project
Kay Warren, Scott Hamilton to help launch Mother & Child Project

Kay Warren and Scott Hamilton will join numerous other prominent personalities for the launching of the book "Mother and Child Project: Raising Our Voices for Health and Hope".

Unidentified assailants attack Vietnamese human rights lawyer at end of house arrest
Unidentified assailants attack Vietnamese human rights lawyer at end of house arrest

A human rights lawyer and activist in Vietnam was attacked by unidentified suspects outside his home.

\'90 Minutes in Heaven\' wraps up filming in Atlanta
'90 Minutes in Heaven' wraps up filming in Atlanta

The film 90 Minutes of Heaven has finally wrapped up filming in Atlanta.

ISIS attacks Iraqi city of Ramadi, killing 10
ISIS attacks Iraqi city of Ramadi, killing 10

As Iraqi government forces come closer to retaking Tikrit, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria launched a retaliatory attack on a city west of the capital, Baghdad.

Shiite militiamen find mass graves in village near Tikrit
Shiite militiamen find mass graves in village near Tikrit

Shiite militiamen have discovered the mass graves of Iraqi soldiers allegedly massacred by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Assyrian pastor and two converts released from Iranian prison
Assyrian pastor and two converts released from Iranian prison

An Assyrian pastor and two converts to Christianity who were detained in Iran's Evin prison have been released pending the date of their trial.

Majority of Assyrian hostages remain in ISIS hands
Majority of Assyrian hostages remain in ISIS hands

A majority of the 220 Assyrian hostages held by the Islamic State in Syria still remain in the militants' custody.

ISIS pressured Assyrian Christians to convert - released hostage
ISIS pressured Assyrian Christians to convert - released hostage

Two Assyrian Christians who were held hostage before being later released by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria said that their captors had pressured them to convert.

Superintendent stands firm amidst atheist complaint for quoting Bible over intercom
Superintendent stands firm amidst atheist complaint for quoting Bible over intercom

A school district superintendent in Texas is standing his ground despite facing a complaint from a local atheist group.

New Delhi police launch Facebook page to address Christian persecution
New Delhi police launch Facebook page to address Christian persecution

The New Delhi police has launched a Facebook page in an effort to address Christian persecution in the capital.

Vatican official urges Catholics to support Middle East Christians on Good Friday
Vatican official urges Catholics to support Middle East Christians on Good Friday

An official at the Vatican is urging Catholics to show their support for their Middle Eastern brethren on Good Friday.

Latest suicide bomb attack in Nigeria\'s Maiduguri kills 17 people
Latest suicide bomb attack in Nigeria's Maiduguri kills 17 people

Another suspected Boko Haram terrorist carried out a suicide bombing in Nigeria's Borno state on Tuesday.

Bishop says euthanisia will discourage doctors from improving end-of-life care
Bishop says euthanisia will discourage doctors from improving end-of-life care

Legalising euthanasia will hold up improvements to end-of-life care methods, say medical experts and clergy members.

6 Christians murdered in Nigeria\'s Kaduna state
6 Christians murdered in Nigeria's Kaduna state

Nigerian soldiers have reportedly opened fire on a church in Nigeria's Kaduna state on Sunday, killing six Christians.

UN hosts display of graphic torture photos from Syria
UN hosts display of graphic torture photos from Syria

Graphic images depicting torture in Syria are currently on display at the United Nations' New York headquarters.