Venezuela Seeks to Criminalize Oil Tanker Seizures as Trump Puts Pressure on Maduro

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, like the seizure of oil tankers. This follows recent U.S. seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers in international waters as part of President Trump's pressure campaign on Nicolás Maduro. 

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Nigeria Welcomes 130 Catholic Schoolchildren Released After Mass Abduction

The Nigerian government says all the schoolchildren kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state are now free.

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The True Story Behind Handel's 'Messiah' and the Day He Had a Vision of God in Heaven

Handel is believed to have composed "Messiah" in only 24 days. Many believe it was divinely inspired.

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U.S. Pursues Third Venezuelan 'Dark Fleet' Oil Tanker

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. Word of the pursuit comes as the Trump administration appears to be intensifying its targeting of such vessels connected to the Venezuelan government. 

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Coast Guard is Pursuing Another Tanker Helping Venezuela Skirt Sanctions, US Official Says

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea. Word of the pursuit comes as the Trump administration appears to be intensifying its targeting of such vessels connected to the Venezuelan government. 

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Naughty or Nice? That Time St. Nicholas Punched a Heretic at the Council of Nicea

Saint Nicholas was a real person with a complex history, including one surprising story you've probably never heard about. Nicholas resided in modern-day Turkey, where he served as a bishop and patron saint of sailors. As an early father of the church, Nicholas suffered for his faith in Christ and even took a forcefully bold stand one time.

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Nicaragua Bans Tourists From Bringing Bibles Into the Country

Tourists entering Nicaragua are no longer allowed to carry Bibles into the country.

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Islamic Terrorists Have a Favorite Target in Europe - Their Latest Christmas Plot Exposed

In Europe, Christmas markets have become a target of Muslim terrorists in recent years. German officials have recently foiled a new plot to attack a market this month.

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Meet Hero Who Tackled, Stopped Alleged Terrorist in Australia

A brave man who risked his life to stop one of the gunmen who attacked a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, is receiving international praise.

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Jihad Thwarted in Germany: 5 Arrested in Terror Plot at Christmas Market

A terrorist attack on the Nuremberg Christmas market in Germany has been thwarted through the arrest of five suspects.

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Landslide Win for Kast Gives Chile its Most Right-Wing President in Decades

Chile’s ultra-conservative former lawmaker José Antonio Kast has secured a stunning victory in the presidential election, defeating the candidate of the center-left governing coalition and setting the stage for the country’s most right-wing government in 35 years of democracy. 

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Majority of Pastors Use Artificial Intelligence in Sermon Prep: Report

Artificial intelligence has officially made its mark on the church, with a majority of pastors now reporting that they use AI tools to prepare for sermons.

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Hope Takes Shape in Ukraine as Largest Reconstruction Battalion Rebuilds Demolished Neighborhoods

Imagine having your home destroyed and strangers showing up to help you rebuild. That's happening across Ukraine as Russian strikes shatter entire neighborhoods. 

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US seizure of Rogue Oil Tanker off Venezuela Signals New Crackdown on Shadow Fleet

The recent seizure of an oil tanker known as Skipper by the U.S. off the coast of Venezuela marks a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign to choke off Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s access to oil revenues.

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From Pulpit to Prison: S. Korean Crackdown on Pastor Could Muzzle Religious Expression

Young-kwan Son believes there's a hidden agenda behind his father's prosecution. He points to how the pastor mobilized two million people to oppose the proposed Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Law, which critics say could criminalize preaching against homosexuality and restrict religious speech.

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UK Teacher Sues After Being Fired from Position for Saying Britain Is Christian

A primary school teacher in the United Kingdom, who was dismissed from his position, is suing local authorities after they allegedly investigated him for telling a Muslim student that "Britain is still a Christian state," a U.K.-free speech organization reports.   

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As Putin Terrorizes Ukrainian Civilians Nightly, Peace Plan Would Leave 5M Under Russian Occupation

As ceasefire talks continue among the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, many Ukrainians say any deal that concedes territory to Moscow is unacceptable, especially as Russian forces intensify attacks on civilian areas.

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Trump Says US Has Seized an Oil Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela - Now What?

President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday afternoon that the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the regime of dictator Nicolás Maduro.

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'Truly Thankful to God': Christian Group Helps 1,000 Wounded Ukrainian Heroes Rebuild Lives

They put everything on the line for their country and refused to give up on life. Now, thanks to faith and a remarkable Christian prosthetics foundation, Ukrainian soldiers who lost limbs in battle are walking, working, and returning to serve their nation. 

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Teacher Fights for His Job, Held in Jail Through Christmas in Student Pronoun Battle

A teacher in Ireland is back in court fighting for his right to follow his religious beliefs, and a judge is now vowing to keep him in jail through Christmas.

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7.5 Quake in Japan Injures 23 People, Triggers Tsunami and 'Megaquake' Warning

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring more than 20 people and triggering a tsunami of up to 28 inches in Pacific coast communities, officials said. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of possible aftershocks and increased risk of a megaquake.

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American Christians Join Armenia's Inaugural Prayer Event, Reject 'War on Faith' Claims

Tucker Carlson recently claimed Armenia's prime minister is "at war with Christianity." But leaders here in Yerevan — including prominent American Christians — say that narrative simply doesn't match the facts on the ground. And as Armenia holds its first-ever national prayer breakfast, many here believe the far greater threat comes from inside the country, through demographic decline driven in part by abortion.

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Pastor, Wife and Churchgoers Abducted at Gunpoint During Sunday Service in Nigeria

Christians in Nigeria continue to be the target of attacks by armed jihadists. In the latest ambush, members of a church were attacked during a Sunday service, resulting in the abduction of the pastor, his wife, and several congregants, according to a persecution watchdog group

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Expert Sounds Alarm on ‘Gruesome’ Christian Persecution in Syria

Christian leaders recently came together to send a letter to President Donald Trump, warning the commander-in-chief about the dire situation for Christians and other minority groups inside Syria.

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An ‘Orwellian’ Nightmare: British Man Reportedly Arrested For Posing With Gun on Social Media

A British man was reportedly arrested after posting a photo on social media showing him holding a gun

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As China Rounds up Christian Leaders, Jailed Pastor's Family Launches US Christmas Campaign

Christians in China are committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the country. As the Good News spreads via underground house churches, many pastors and leaders are coming under attack. Recently, a group of pastors was jailed for expressing their faith in Jesus Christ. 

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Nigerian Persecution Horror: Expert Dismantles Disturbing Media Narrative

Brad Brandon, CEO of Across Nigeria, is pushing back on the media narrative surrounding Christian persecution in Nigeria, explaining the intricacies of the issue and clarifying key points.

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Christian Filmmaker Banned From Filming at Historic Site Over His ‘Religious Affiliation’

It seems decidedly true a historical Christian site would be of the utmost significance to Christians. And yet, it was a Christian — a Catholic documentarian — banned from filming one in England.

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Ex-Muslim Leads 100,000 to Jesus: 'There Is Hunger in the Muslim World to Hear About Christ'

Harun Ibrahim was born in Israel to Arab-Muslim parents, studied in a Jewish school, and married a devout Christian woman.  After years of examining these religions, he was faced with a choice: Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. 

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Thousands of Kids Held Captive in Russia: 'Ukraine Lost 50 Percent of Its Children's Population'

The people of Ukraine continue to face constant danger from almost daily Russian drone attacks. Adding to the death and destruction, Russian Forces have taken thousands of Ukrainian children into captivity.

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