China: Christian coupled jailed and penniless for selling the Bible

A court in China has not only sentenced a Christian couple to seven years in prison for selling the Bible Christian books without permission but has also imposed such punitive fines on the pair that they have been left penniless and with no means to su…

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European Union agrees to ban most Russian oil imports

European Union President Charles Michel announced Monday that the EU will implement a partial ban on Russian oil, more than three months after Russian forces invaded Ukraine.

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Erdogan, Putin discuss Turkey’s Syria incursion plans, Ukraine war

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Ankara’s planned military operation in northern Syria and the war in Ukraine with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Erdogan’s office said Monday.

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Israel renews gas exploration, expects export deal to Europe

Israel is renewing offshore natural gas exploration and hopes to reach an agreement soon for exporting gas to Europe, Israel’s energy minister said on Monday.

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French Journalist Killed In Ukraine

A 32-year-old French journalist was killed in eastern Ukraine on Monday after the armored vehicle in which he was traveling was hit by shrapnel from a Russian shell, authorities said.

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Taiwan Jets Scramble as China Air Force Enters Air Defense Zone

Taiwan’s air force scrambled on Monday to warn away 30 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defense zone, Taiwan’s defense ministry said.

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