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Rohingya refugees living in the U.S. and Europe have sued Facebook for $150 billion. They say the platform allowed hate speech against them to spread in Myanmar.

In 2017, the Myanmar military killed 10,000 Rohingya and drove many more from their homes into Bangladesh. The coup and continuing violence in Myanmar mean the Rohingya will likely have no chance to return home any time soon.

Local Peace Country Christan author Michelle Dwyer has just finished publishing her first book called, “Fierce Hope”.  Michelle Dwyer lives as a catalyst of hope. She is a sought-after speaker for workshops, conferences, and retreats and co-host of the “Further Up and Further In” podcast. She and her husband make their home outside Beaverlodge near Saskatoon Mountain.  

A ministry says their prayers have been answered; all 17 missionaries who were kidnapped in Haiti two months ago are free.

On October 16, 17 missionaries with Christian Aid Ministries were visiting an orphanage in Haiti when they were kidnapped. The five children and 12 adults were taken from the Croix-des-Bouquets suburb.

Lauren Daigle is encouraging teenagers to stand up to bullies knowing God is by their side.

"I would just say, 'Blessed are those who are persecuted.' That's what always comes to mind. I know that it's difficult and not everyone wants to be told about God, but I have found that people do love to hear that God is love and that He is kind," Daigle says.

Churches in southern India are cancelling Christmas celebrations due to rising persecution. Emboldened by talk of a new anti-conversion law, Hindu radicals in Karnataka state attack or threaten believers regularly.

“Karnataka’s had a reputation of being pretty progressive. But the strong anti-Christian movement certainly has started there; it’s [ranked third] in the places where we’ve seen persecution or acts of violence against Christians,” John Pudaite of Bibles For The World says.

The reinstatement of Sudan's Prime Minister Hamdok, deposed by the military a month ago, divides Christians on guarantees for the democratic transition process.

Just over a month ago, Sudanese army general Abdel Fattah al Burhan announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and the military takeover.

One of Europe's most secular countries, France, is starting to show a genuine interest in God and faith once again.

Jonathan Roumie is the actor who plays the role of Jesus in the show. He was recently in France for the international premiere of the series. 

"What an amazing turnout. The 500 or so people that were in attendance (as well as the thousands online) laughed, cried and cheered," says Roumie on Facebook. 

Stories matter. They provide a compelling conduit through which we can connect with and impact other people.

Linda Olson never thought that she would go down the path of becoming a storyteller, but God had other plans. After experiencing tragedy early on in life and taking years to heal, God spoke to Linda and told her that she needed to share her story.  

She listened, and now Linda is helping others to embrace their own stories and share them in a way that could be of value to others. 

Soldiers in Northwest Myanmar captured several civilians before shooting 11 and burning them to death. About 50 soldiers marched into Don Taw village on the morning of Tuesday, December 7. Reports indicate some of the victims may have been children.

How important is God’s Word? You’d probably say it’s essential to know the Lord and share your faith. Yet Scripture doesn’t exist for millions of Deaf people worldwide because it’s not in their heart sign language.