EXCLUSIVE: Prominent Christian Pastor Narrowly Escapes Russia, Hunted for Opposing War in Ukraine

Russia is deploying repressive and vicious tactics to silence its citizens who protest the government's war in Ukraine. Thousands of anti-war activists have been rounded up by the Kremlin. Among them, scores of Christians, including respected Pastor Yuri Sipko who fled for his life.

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Brazilian Young People Overwhelmingly Embrace Christ, Survey Reveals

Thousands of teenagers in Latin America are committing to Christianity, becoming engaged with the Bible, and learning more about Jesus, according to a new poll. 

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Ships Backed Up, Supply Chain Threatened, Panama Canal Hobbled by Severe Drought

The Panama Canal, a lifeline for global trade, is now facing one of its most challenging periods due to a severe drought. It's a sight not often seen: over 130 ships sitting at anchor off the coast of Panama, waiting their turn to transit the canal. Some may sit here for 10 days or more, or will have to offload weight to get through the canal.

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At Least 7 Christians Killed After Church Group Tries to Confront Haitian Gang

At least seven members of a Haitian church were killed Saturday after their pastor reportedly led a large group of parishioners through a community, armed with machetes, to rid the area of a powerful gang. An unknown number were wounded and others were reportedly kidnapped by the gang. 

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Wildfires Rage Across Greece as Authorities Arrest Dozens for Arson - More Than 160 Fire Crimes

Hundreds of firefighters in Greece have been battling deadly wildfires for nearly 10 days as officials have arrested more than 160 people in relation to the fires ravaging the country.

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Franklin Graham's 'God Loves You Tour' Reaches 10,000 in London, Next Stop Scotland

More than 10,000 people heard the gospel of Jesus Christ preached Saturday night at London's ExCel Center as evangelist Franklin Graham returned once again to the United Kingdom with his God Loves You Tour.  

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'Why Would We Not?': Hollywood Actor Shari Rigby Breaks Down Culture's 'Identity Crisis'

Technology is a blessing and a curse. It’s a tool that has connected people in ways previous generations could only imagine, but it has also preyed on some of humanity’s worst instincts.

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'Hindutva': The Radical Hindu Ideology That Seeks to 'Push Christianity Out of India'

A troubling trend is emerging in the world's largest democracy. Millions of Indians believe the country belongs to Hindus and that all other religions, including Christianity and Islam, must be eliminated from society. 

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DOD's Initial Assessment on Prigozhin Plane Crash Rules Out Surface-to-Air Missile

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and other top officers of his private Wagner Military Group are presumed dead after a plane crash outside of Moscow. 

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Christian Nurse Forgives Her Haitian Kidnappers in Newly Released Video

The Christian American nurse recently freed from her kidnappers in Haiti has released a new video forgiving them.   

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Wagner Chief Who Led Mutiny Against Putin Listed as Passenger in Russian Jet Crash

A private jet crashed over Russia on Wednesday, killing all 10 people on board, emergency officials said. Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, but it wasn't immediately clear if he was on board.

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Pakistani Christian Charged with Blasphemy for Sharing TikTok Video

A Christian in Pakistan has been arrested and charged by police for blasphemy after allegedly sharing a video to social media that authorities report led to the violent attacks on Christian homes and businesses more than 60 miles away. 

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India Lands Spacecraft Near the Moon's South Pole, a First for the World as It Joins Elite Club

India on Wednesday made history as it became the first country in the world to land its spacecraft near the moon’s south pole, an uncharted territory that scientists believe could hold vital reserves of frozen water, and the fourth country to achieve a moon landing. 

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2 Teenage Students Arrested for Plotting to 'Shoot all Christians in the Class'

Two teenage Muslims living in Austria recently admitted in court they had made plans to kill as many people as possible during an attack on a school one of them attended, adding "Allah would have forgiven" them in prison, since "Killing Christians takes us to paradise."

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Pakistan to Compensate Dozens of Christians Whose Homes, Churches Were Destroyed by Muslim Rioters

Authorities in Pakistan are handing out cash to Christians whose homes and places of worship were destroyed last week by Muslim rioters angered over an alleged desecration of the Quran.

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Urgent Call to Prayer for Kidnapped Syrian Pastor

Syrian evangelicals are asking Western Christians to join them in urgent prayer and fasting for the life of a kidnapped pastor.

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New Humanoid Robots Can Mimic Your Expressions, Serve as 'Companions'

Science fiction is quickly becoming a reality as the latest applications of artificial intelligence are making robots seem more human than ever. Robots were recently seen mimicking the expressions of visitors at the annual World Robot Conference in Beijing.

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Australian Bill Would Allow Girls Under 16 to Have Abortions Without Parents' Consent

Young girls under the age of 16 living in Western Australia (W.A.) will be able to get an abortion without their parent's permission under proposed measures introduced to the state's Parliament. 

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Canadian Hospital with 'No Beds' Offers Euthanasia to Woman Seeking Help for Suicidal Thoughts

A Canadian woman who went to a Vancouver hospital seeking psychiatric help after she was experiencing frequent suicidal thoughts, says a staff member suggested medical assistance in dying (MAID) rather than offering her the help she needed.

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Israel May Soon Uproot Ancient Christian Mosaic Linked to Armageddon, Send to Museum in US

An ancient Christian mosaic currently situated in a prison in Israel could soon find its way to the U.S.

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'What the Christian Life Is All About': Pastor of Nearly 70 Years Reveals Powerful Ministry Secret

A North Carolina preacher who has spent nearly seven decades sharing the Gospel recently revealed the simple secret he believes is crucial to any preacher’s success.

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Are Aliens Real? Do UFOs Exist? Astrophysicist Reveals Why These 'Terrifying' Things Aren't What They Seem

Are aliens real? Do UFOs really exist? These questions, once relegated to the confines of conspiratorial enterprises, are now legitimately being pondered among some scientists, academics — and even in the halls of Congress.

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Neonatal Nurse in a British Hospital has been Found Guilty of Killing 7 Babies

A neonatal nurse in a British hospital was found guilty Friday of killing seven babies and trying to kill six others

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Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston Acquitted by Australian Court

Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston was ruled not guilty by an Australian court Thursday.

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Tens of Thousands of Armenian Christians Cut Off by Military Blockade in Dire Straights

Tens of thousands of Armenian Christians are languishing in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Artsakh, due to a military blockade that is cutting them off from the outside world.

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US Nurse Breaks Silence, Christian Song Was 'Battle Cry' While Hostage in Haiti: 'God Was so Very Present'

A nurse who was abducted and held for 13 days alongside her baby daughter is speaking out after their safe return, revealing the Gospel song that sustained her during the terrifying ordeal.

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Mob Attacks Christian Suburb in Pakistan, Senate Passes Bill Increasing Punishment for 'Blasphemy'

A Muslim mob on Wednesday stormed a Christian suburb in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, burning one church, damaging two others, and demolishing the house of a man after accusing him of desecrating the pages of Islam's holy book, police said.

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North Korea Asserts US Soldier Travis King Crossed Border After Becoming Disillusioned with America

North Korea asserted Wednesday that a U.S. soldier who bolted across the heavily armed Korean border last month did so after becoming disillusioned with the inequality of American society and racial discrimination in its Army.

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Hindu Mobs Destroy 300 Churches as Indian Govt Fueling 'Serious Religious Persecution'

A fierce battle between Hindus and Christians is raging in a remote part of northeast India with some human rights experts blaming the country's government for fueling the religious violence.

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Death toll in Maui rises to 93 with 2,200 structures destroyed or damaged

Wildfires have devastated parts of Maui in Hawaii this week, destroying a historic town and forcing evacuations. The National Weather Service said Hurricane Dora, which passed south of the island chain, was partly to blame for strong winds that initially drove the flames, knocking out power and grounding firefighting helicopters.

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'Vile': School Board President Defends Parental Rights, Decries Govt 'Bullies' After Death Threats

A California school board president who has faced death threats and disturbing messages after passing a parental rights policy last month is doubling down on her position.

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Biden Admin, Iran Reach $6B Deal: 'Largest Hostage Ransom Payment' US in History

The Biden administration has agreed to pay Iran $6 billion for the release of five imprisoned Americans, but experts say this will only encourage Iran to seek more hostages as a "lucrative means of international extortion for Iran's supreme leader."

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Finnish Politician Who Could Face Jail Time After Sharing Bible Verse Warns of Case's 'Chilling Effect'

A Finnish politician on trial for sharing her biblical views on sexuality will return to court later this month as her four-year legal battle stretches on.

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Prayer Police: Army Vet Criminally Charged for Praying Silently Near Clinic Gets Visibly Emotional

An Army veteran pleaded not guilty Wednesday after being charged for praying silently near an abortion clinic in Bournemouth, England, a violation of the U.K.’s so-called “buffer zone” laws.

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13 Christians Released from East African Prison Thanks to Pressure and Prayers - 400 Still Captive

Thirteen Christians in the East African country of Eritrea have finally been released from prison after being falsely imprisoned for 10 years. 

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North Korea's Top Target: Defector Who Shares His Faith, Champions Freedom in South Korea's Parliament

An estimated 34,000 defectors have made the life-or-death flight to freedom crossing from North to South Korea. One of those defectors is now the number-one target of the North Korean regime. He made a remarkable and miraculous journey from being a child beggar in North Korea to an elected member of South Korea’s parliament.

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Chinese Communists Perverting the Bible and Turning Jesus into a Murderer

The Chinese Communist Party is rewriting the Bible with what it calls an "update" with "socialist values," and removing passages that don't reflect communist beliefs.

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Chinese Communists Perverting the Bible and Turning Jesus into a Murderer

The Chinese Communist Party is rewriting the Bible with what it calls an "update" with "socialist values," and removing passages that don't reflect communist beliefs.

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Jesus Deleted: Porsche Edits Out Famous Statue From Ad for New Sports Car

Despite its impressive size, viewers couldn’t see an enormous statue of Jesus in the original version of a newly released Porsche ad — because the famous sculpture was digitally erased.

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'Many Tears Have Been Shed': Prayers Urged as Christian Nurse, Daughter Still Captive in Haiti

It has been more than one week since New Hampshire nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her daughter were kidnapped from the nonprofit Christian ministry El Roi Haiti campus near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. 

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Next Christian Hollywood Blockbuster? Harrowing, Real-Life for KING + COUNTRY Movie Set to Hit Theaters Next Year

The siblings and family behind Christian band for KING + COUNTRY and singer Rebecca St. James are gearing up to be the subject of a new biopic detailing their journey to America and path to fame.

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Reflecting the Heart of the Father: The Church Must Better Embrace People Living with Disabilities

Christine sat on the blob, a floating trampoline on the lake, waiting for me to jump from the tower that warm, summer day at Young Life camp. I was a senior in high school and hadn't had much interaction with Christine before this moment. She clearly had an intellectual disability and spent a lot of time alone. As I waited for my signal to jump — a move that would send Christine flying and splashing into the water — I had a stark realization. This feat on Christine's part was exceedingly brave, but no other teenagers were lining the lakefront beach to witness this courageous act.

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2 Pastors Captive for 7,000+ Days Along with 400 Other Christians

Persecuted, but not forgotten – July 22nd marked 7,000 days and nights of captivity for two Eritrean pastors imprisoned with an estimated 400 Christians in the east African country.

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Heidi Baker, Lou Engle, Pope Francis: Evangelicals, Catholics Unite in Portugal for World Youth Day

Catholics and evangelical Christians are holding major events Friday in Lisbon, Portugal to rally the world's youth to serve Christ.

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Cop Reportedly Arrests Street Preacher for Reading Bible, Evangelizing During LGBT Pride Event

A street preacher who says he was arrested June 10 and had his Bible and personal items briefly seized is warning of worsening religious freedom conditions in the United Kingdom.

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Hawaii's Jesus Revolution: 2,000 Salvations in 7 Years at Greg Laurie's Church on Maui

By now, you've likely heard of Pastor Greg and Cathe Laurie thanks to Jesus Revolution, the film that wowed theatergoers and is now showing on Netflix. What you may not know is that, in addition to their L.A.-based church, they lead a congregation in beautiful Maui called Kumulani Chapel.

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Russian Flags Fly in Niger as Putin's Fingerprints Seen in Military Coup, US Embassy Partially Evacuated

Chaos is spreading in western Africa after Niger was taken over by a military junta July 26th. 

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Swimming Federation Announces Trans Solution to Protect Female Athletes

World Aquatics, the international swimming federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee for administering international competitions in water sports, has followed through on a promise to set up an "open category" for transgender swimmers. 

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'Sex Really Is Binary': Even Atheist Biologist Richard Dawkins Is Rejecting Transgender Ideology

When it comes to transgender thought, even famed atheist Richard Dawkins has questions. The evolutionary biologist said on a recent episode of his podcast, “The Poetry of Reality,” that it’s “distinctly weird” and an “odd distortion of reality” to believe there are more than two sexes.

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'We're Children of God': One American's 'House of Hope' Rescues Young Women from Sex Trade

While Jim Caviezel's new movie Sound of Freedom is bringing the issue of child sex trafficking to the forefront in America, CBN News Contributing Correspondent Chuck Holton traveled to Southeast Asia where one American woman is making a difference by rescuing girls from the sex trade. 

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'Please Continue to Pray': Authorities Still Searching for Kidnapped Christian Nurse, Daughter in Haiti

The search continues in Haiti for a kidnapped American nurse and her daughter.

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