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From radical Jewish settlers who jeer at clergymen, to a land deal threatening to turn part of their land into a luxury hotel ...

I recently read an article where the author was putting to its readers whether the bible should be used as a moral guide. My immediate response was, of course which followed a series of questions ...

Unidentified gunmen attacked a Greek Orthodox church in Hama on Wednesday, while a new mass grave was uncovered near Damascus ...

In the past, the church has always had its regular indoor service. Although that was very popular, this year church leadership and staff decided to shake things up. “Typically we have a packed house ...

Pastor Luckert says that there is still a long road ahead before First Methodist is able to be back in their own building, as plans are still ongoing as to how they can rebuild their church. They are ...

In a Damascus suburb, remaining Jews can again visit one of the world’s oldest synagogues where people throughout the region ...

Instead, a study group is seeking ways to allow inmates live in "prisons without walls" and work at private companies. The planned program is aimed at helping them reintegrate into society with ...

All students in grades 6 through 10 at International School Dhaka (ISD) travelled to destinations around Asia as part of the "Week Without Walls" programme. Overseas Week Without Walls trips are ...