24/7 Surveillance with Shocking Rewards and Punishments: Could China's Big Brother System Come to USA?

It's like an Orwellian Big Brother nightmare. The Chinese Communist Party is using advanced technology to secure government control over the lives of nearly everyone in the society by establishing a system of social credits based on each person's perceived behaviors and attitudes.  

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'I Thought We Were Going to Die': US Missionaries Ambushed, Saved by Mysterious Man on Motorcycle

These American missionaries were ambushed by an armed gang firing machine guns at them in Haiti. One missionary was shot and was bleeding out, but then a mysterious man showed up.

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German Police Admit That the ‘Holy Spirit’ Saved Speeding Driver From Getting Fined

Police in the German border town of Viersen have revealed that a speeding driver was spared a hefty fine because of the “Holy Spirit.”

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Iranian-American on Mission to Free Mideast Women from Violent Oppression

"Our strategy is to equip women leaders who can have a lasting impact around the globe," Shirin Taber said. "Our women are decision makers, influencers and mobilizers, impacting through their organizations on a national level."

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What Is 'Europe's Destiny'? Why EU's Right Turn Points to Stalingrad-Style Shutdown

After a strong showing by Eurosceptic parties in last week's elections, European leaders are now worried about their future, fighting over who will lead Europe's Parliament. 

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Pope Says Argentine Bishop Now Facing Vatican Abuse Trial

An Argentine bishop close to Pope Francis is now on trial at the Vatican, accused of sexually abusing seminarians.

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Knife-Wielding Man Attacks Schoolgirls in Japan, Killing 2

A man carrying a knife in each hand and screaming "I will kill you!" attacked a group of schoolgirls waiting at a bus stop just outside Tokyo on Tuesday, killing two and injuring 16 before killing himself, officials and media said.   

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Iran Shuts Down Assyrian Church, Removes Cross as Christianity Continues to Win Hearts in the Islamic Regime

Iranian intelligence agents stormed a 100-year-old Assyrian Presbyterian church in Tabriz, removed the cross from its steeple, and shut it down. 

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The Right and the Greens Gain Ground in European Elections

The hardest-fought European Parliament election in decades drew toward a close Sunday with the anti-immigrant far right and the pro-environment Greens both projected to gain ground at the expense of the continent’s longtime political center.

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Pope: Abortion is Never OK, Equates It to “Hiring a Hitman”

Pope Francis said Saturday that abortion can never be condoned, even when the fetus is gravely sick or likely to die, and urged doctors and priests to support families to carry such pregnancies to term.

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COMMENTARY: Why We Need True Heroes

Memorial Day is a great time to think about heroes—those who served for our freedom and to help shape America. But as the president of the American Pastors Network, I’m also thinking this week about biblical heroes and what made them great.

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India's Christians See Danger in Hindu Nationalist Party's Victory

Christians have suffered intense levels of persecution under Modi's first five years in office and they fear the next five years could bring even more hardships.

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India's Christians See Danger in Hindu Nationalist Party's Victory

Christians have suffered intense levels of persecution under Modi's first five years in office and they fear the next five years could bring even more hardships.

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Iran's Escalating War Against Non-Muslims, 'Extreme Persecution' of Christians

Tensions are growing between the US and Iran in the Middle East at the same time as a spotlight is being shined the Iranian regime's abuses of human rights, particularly the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities.

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Left-Leaning Methodist Leaders Vow 'Resistance Tactics' to Fight Church's Support of Biblical Marriage

Hundreds of left-leaning United Methodist leaders and activists gathered in Kansas this week for the "UMC Next" conference to voice their opposition to the denomination's official rejection of homosexuality and gay marriage. 

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Iran's Escalating War Against Non-Muslims, 'Absurd' Persecution of Christians and Others

Tensions are growing between the US and Iran in the Middle East at the same time as a spotlight is being shined the Iranian regime's abuses of human rights, particularly the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities.

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Nurse 'Rightly Fired' For Offering to Give Bible to Cancer Patient, Court Rules

A medical professional who attempted to offer a Bible to a cancer patient was “rightly sacked” from her job, a court has heard.

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UK Prime Minister Theresa May Will Resign

Theresa May says she'll quit as UK Conservative leader on June 7, sparking contest for Britain's next prime minister.

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Modi Slated to Win India's Elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party had a commanding lead as votes were counted Thursday after a six-week general election, sending the stock market soaring in anticipation of another five-year term for the Hindu nationalist leader.

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What the Sin of Exclusivity in Church Looks Like

The German Lutheran pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, wrote extensively on the importance of diversity in the church. We can learn from his example and take his messages to heart today.

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Evangelical Pastor and 16 Others Kidnapped from Church by 20+ Islamic Gunmen in Nigeria

Gunmen in Nigeria reportedly kidnapped an evangelical pastor and 16 other Christians this week in an attack that also killed one person. 

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Franklin Graham Outraged Over Jim Carrey's Abortion Art: 'That's Sick', Calls Out Twitter for 'Message of Hate'

In a recent tweet, actor Jim Carrey shared an image to his followers showing the head of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey being sucked up into a tube as a gloved hand holds the tube to her head. 

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'We Are Very Grateful': Operation Blessing Offers Critical Aid to Desperate Venezuelan Refugees

Thousands of Venezuelans have headed into neighboring Colombia on foot, facing dehydration and extreme hunger in the process. So Operation Blessing has stepped in, offering hope and healing to many of these desperate refugees.

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'Islam and Christianity Are Not...Cousins': UK Church Offered to Cover Up Cross and Image of Christ for Ramadan

A Church of England vicar sparked controversy when she offered to cover up an image of Jesus and a crucifix in honor of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. 

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'They Drug Their Babies and Put Them Under the Bed': A Woman's Desperate Mission to Save Kids of Prostitutes

This is the remarkable story of Sarah Bowling, the founder for Saving Moses who's on a very unique mission to rescue the children of prostitutes:

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Why Louie Giglio Believes Millennials, Gen Z Are Some of the Best Evangelists

A study reveals that almost half of practicing Christian millennials believe evangelism is wrong. But pastor and author Louie Giglio believes millennials and Generation Z are actually some of today's best evangelists. Here's why.

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Australia’s Leader Vows to Get Back to Work After Surprising Win

A jubilant Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison vowed Sunday to get straight back to work after a shock election victory by his conservative government that has left bewildered voters wondering how they were taken by surprise.

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Australia’s Ruling Coalition Elected to Surprise Third Term

Australia’s ruling conservative coalition won a surprise victory in the country’s general election on Saturday, defying opinion polls that had tipped the center-left opposition party to oust it from power and promising an end to the revolving door of national leaders.

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Joel Osteen's Son Praises God's Faithfulness in First Sermon: 'What We've Seen Is Miraculous'

Lakewood Pastor Joel Osteen watched his son Jonathan become the third generation of Osteens to preach at the Houston-based mega church during the 60th anniversary of its founding Sunday.

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Taiwan Approves Same-Sex Marriage in First for Asia

Taiwan's legislature has passed a law allowing same-sex marriage in a first for Asia.

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'It's Only God': Genocide Survivor Shares How She Forgave the Man Who Slaughtered Her Baby

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. During that time of violence, at least 800,000 people were killed in just 100 days, mainly Tutsis at the hands of radical Hutus. 

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Asia Bibi Survived Violent Islamic Mobs in Pakistan, Now a Muslim Man Wants to 'Slay the Blasphemer' in Canada

Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian who sought asylum in Canada, is reportedly facing a new threat.

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Police Execute Search Warrant at Catholic Diocese of Dallas

Investigators who were "thwarted" during earlier investigations of child sexual abuse by priests on Wednesday searched the offices of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas to obtain evidence of sexual misconduct, according to a police commander and police records.

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Multi-Millionaire Who Hated God Gets Radically Saved, Now Helping Christians Level Up in Business and Christ

Michael McIntyre reached success most people only dream of achieving. A private jet. Multiple assistants. Tens of millions in revenue. Everything changed, however, when his little daughter became ill.

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Persona Non-Grata: Trump's Ambassador Takes Heat From the Germans

It's no exaggeration to say that the German establishment and media cannot stand Donald Trump. And that means they don't like Trump's ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, either.

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Australia's Political Candidates Grant Eternal Absolution for Gays after Christian Rugby Player Punished for His Faith

Leaders of Australia's major political parties announced today that gay people don't go to hell for their sexual orientation. Here's what sparked the debate.

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Victims of Clergy Abuse Sue Vatican, Seek Names of Abusers

Five victims of sex abuse by Catholic priests plan to sue the Vatican and are demanding to know the names of thousands of predator priests they say have been kept secret.

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Trade War Rattles Wall Street as US and China Raise Tariffs

New tariffs from China rattled the US stock market Monday. Wall Street saw big losses, stocks sliding more than 470 points when the opening bell rang and heading lower throughout the day.

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Gunmen Attack Catholic Church in Burkina Faso; 6 Killed

Authorities say gunmen have attacked a Catholic church in Burkina Faso, killing a priest and five worshippers.

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Meghan, Harry Release Baby Feet Photo for US Mother’s Day

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have released a photo of their newborn baby’s feet to mark Meghan’s first Mother’s Day as a mom.

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Rugby Player Found Guilty of ‘High Level’ Breach of Conduct for Posting Bible Verse

Israel Folau, the Australian national rugby player who was suspended for posting a Bible verse calling people to “repent,” has been found guilty of a “high-level breach” of professional conduct.

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Justice Delayed: Case of 3-Year-Old Taken from Christian Couple Gets Postponed … Again

For a Christian couple in Kenya, the heartbreaking saga of separation approaches forty days since they have seen the little boy who calls them "mom" and "dad."

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'Absolutely No Need to Rush': As Trump Slow Walks China Trade Talks, Who Will Blink First

The world's two largest economies are now in a trade war. The United States and China are showing few signs of backing down.

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Pro-Life Activists Rally Today in Philly to Counter State Dem's Vicious Viral Attack

Pro-life activists are rallying in Philadelphia today in response to a viral video of a Pennsylvania state representative harassing pro-life teens and women.

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Massive 'Super Station' Radio Signal Carrying 'Message of Jesus Christ' to Blanket North Korea

Communist North Korea is about to get hit with a massive new radio signal carrying the message of Christ's love like never before.

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Pope Passes New Law Requiring Clergymen to Report Sex Abuse

Pope Francis issued a groundbreaking law Thursday requiring all Catholic priests and nuns around the world to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-up by their superiors to church authorities, in an important new effort to hold the Catholic hierarchy accountable for failing to protect their flocks.

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South Korea: North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile

North Korea on Thursday fired at least one unidentified projectile from the country's western area, South Korea's military said, the North's second weapons launch in the last five days and a possible warning that nuclear disarmament talks with Washington could be in danger.

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Falsely Accused of Trafficking, Christian Couple Anxiously Awaits Information about their 'Stolen' Son

Christian couple seeks justice and answers as they fight a powerful Kenyan adoption agency to win back their 'son.'

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Asia Bibi Finally Leaves Pakistan a Free Woman

Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who was held on death row for eight years in Pakistan, is a free woman. 

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Jordanian Ministry Brings Compassionate Care to Displaced Victims of Middle East Conflict

Maran Maayah Abujaber has a burden to reach those displaced by war and religious persecution in the Middle East.

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'Lord Save Us! Lord Help Us!' Powerful Earthquakes Strike Philippines, Operation Blessing Steps in to Help

A series of recent earthquakes in the Philippines has left people there homeless and in need of help. As her house crumbled, Maritess Romualdo said she was shouting, "Lord save us! Lord help us!"

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Asia Bibi Finally Leaves Pakistan a Free Woman

Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who was held on death row for eight years in Pakistan, is a free woman. 

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‘Mummy, Can I Show You Something?’ Girl Born With Backwards Legs Walks for First Time

A little girl who was born with her legs the wrong way around recently walked for the first time. The astonishing feat occurred after 3-year-old Victoria Komada underwent a groundbreaking surgery with the aim of reconstructing her legs

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Chinese Men Target Pakistani Christian Girls 'Some as Young as 13' for Forced Marriage

Brokers are aggressively seeking out girls for Chinese men, sometimes even cruising outside churches to ask for potential brides.

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CBN's Operation Blessing Helping Thousands of Venezuelan Refugees with Water, Food, Medical Care

In its weekly report on aid efforts for Venezuelans refugees in Colombia, CBN's Operation Blessing (OB) is reporting the number of people stepping forward to volunteer is growing.

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Pope Pushes Idea of Global Authority at Vatican Nation-State Conference

Pope Francis is pushing for a global authority that supersedes the rights of individual countries, all with the goal of pursuing the common good. 

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Blind Indian Pastor Finally Acquitted, but Christians Targeted 80 Times by Violent Mobs So Far This Year

A pastor's case took three years to be settled by an Indian court, but now his acquittal is being hailed as a triumph by Christian persecution watch groups.

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Richard L. Holbrook, Former Chairman of ICEJ Canada, Dies After Cancer Battle

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem Canada (ICEJ) has announced the passing of Richard L. Holbrook, the husband of Donna Holbrook, ICEJ Canada national executive director, at their home in Toronto, Canada. He had been battling lung and bone cancer for a short time. 

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Iran's Intelligence Minister Admits Christianity is Spreading in 'Parts' of His Country

Iran's intelligence minister has admitted publicly for the first time that Christianity is spreading throughout Iran.

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'An Islamist War Against Jesus': How This Imam Is Fighting Radical Islam to Build Peace with Christians, Jews

'An Islamist War Against Jesus': How This Imam Is Fighting Radical Islam to Build Peace with Christians, Jews

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'I See a Bad Future Ahead': Bloodshed in Venezuela as Maduro's Forces Open Fire to Stop the Uprising

Tensions are still high in Venezuela after violent protests turned deadly this week. A Venezuelan human rights group claims four people died in street clashes this week after the opposition leader Juan Guaido called for a military uprising.

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Muslim Tells Christians: 'We Tried Warning You,' It's Time to 'Wake Up' about Threat of Radical Islam

As Sri Lankan authorities worry about the potential of more suicide attacks by the group behind the Easter Sunday bombings, one Muslim activist is issuing an urgent warning to Christians around the world about the growing and very real threat of radical Islam.

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A Christian Mom's Worst Nightmare: Her Son Converted to Islam and Died for ISIS, Now She's on a Mission

The reappearance of ISIS leader Abu-Bakr Al-Baghdadi suggests the Islamic State group has survived the war in Syria. In a new video, the ISIS leader talks about the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka. All of this has brought renewed pain to some of the parents of children who have joined ISIS.

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Church Services in Sri Lanka Capital Canceled Again After New Bomb Threats

Catholic services are being canceled for a second weekend in Sri Lanka’s capital after the government warned of more possible attacks by the same Islamic State-linked group that carried out Easter suicide bombings.

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Bishop T.D. Jakes Announces Launch of Divinity School, Draws Backlash from Others in Academia

Dallas megachurch pastor and televangelist Bishop T.D. Jakes has announced plans to launch his own online Jakes Divinity School next January.

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Father Subject to 'Arrest Without Warrant' if He Refuses to Call Daughter by Male Name

A Canadian court has warned a concerned father that he could be summarily arrested if he refuses to call his daughter by her preferred male name.

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Pompeo Says 'Military Action Is Possible' to Intervene in Venezuela Crisis

Venezuela's dictator Nicolas Maduro appears to still be in control of the South American nation following a day of violent skirmishes between his supporters and opposition forces.

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Pastor and 5 Other Christians Killed in Burkina Faso Church Attack

A Burkina Faso government spokesman says six people, including a pastor, have been killed in an attack on a Christian church in the country's north.

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Global Persecution Report: 'Christians Are the Most Persecuted ...and It's Accelerating'

Religious persecution plagues countries around the world and the problem is only getting worse. Now, an annual report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom gives us a clear picture of the world's top offenders. 

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