Radical Muslims Murder Pastor, 2 Christian Children in Uganda

Tragic events last week in Uganda have led to the death of a pastor and two Christian boys.

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'It's God Who Touches People's Hearts': Franklin Graham Says 1.7 Million People Accepted Christ Through This Year's BGEA Efforts

Around the world, people are continuing to cope with economic challenges, a crushing pandemic, and political turmoil, but millions of weary souls are finding hope in our Heavenly Father. 

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Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Leader Joshua Wong Faces Five Years in Jail, Finds Strength in God's Word

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and two other pro-democracy leaders, Ivan Lam and Agnes Chow were remanded in custody on Nov. 25 after pleading guilty to charges of inciting others to knowingly take part in an illegal assembly and organizing an unlawful assembly, to which the maximum penalty is 5 years. His sentence will be read on Dec. 2. 

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Indonesian Police Search For Likely Terrorists Suspected of Killing 4 Christians & Burning Homes

A manhunt is underway in Indonesia following the murder of four Christians and the burning down of multiple homes.

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Iran Scientist Linked to Military Nuclear Program Killed

An Iranian scientist that Israel alleged led the Islamic Republic's military nuclear program until its disbanding in the early 2000s was killed in a targeted attack that saw gunmen use explosives and machine gun fire Friday, state television said. 

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Christian Bookstore Forced to Close, UK Police Arrest Customers Amid COVID Lockdown

Police in England have launched a COVID crackdown against a Christian bookstore and tea room, arresting two men for attending a gathering despite lockdown restrictions.

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Pursuing Truth in a World of Fake News: Reflections of a Christian Journalist After 20 Years with CBN News

When I came to CBN News in November of 2000, America was engulfed in the post-election battle of a lifetime. Well, here we are again. The 2000 election wasn't resolved until after Thanksgiving when the Supreme Court weighed in. The same will likely hold true for the 2020 election. Both elections remind me that there is a finality to everything in the course of human history. It all points to the decisive actions of a Supreme judge and a deep hunger for absolute truth.

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Give Everyone a Barcode? China Trying to Use COVID Fears to Launch Global Tracking System for Humans

China's communist leader Xi Jinping is calling for countries across the world to accept a global COVID-19 tracking system that uses QR codes in an attempt to expedite international travel.

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CBN's Superbook Blesses Children in South African Hospital with Bags of Toys

CBN's Superbook outreach in South Africa is continuing to bless and comfort the lives of children across the country.

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Chinese Government Tells Churches to Worship the Communist Party or be Closed

In its continuing effort to remove Christianity from the country, the Chinese government is turning churches into propaganda centers for the regime. 

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'We Want Every Child to Know That God Loves Them': Franklin Graham on the Importance of 'Operation Christmas Child' Program

Between the coronavirus pandemic, the presidential election, and the nationwide unrest that has taken place this year - most folks are ready to see 2020 come to a close.

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5 Top CBN News Stories You May Have Missed This Week: Prayer Walk, Chaplain Fired, Turkey & Jerusalem

It's been another big week for news, from the post-election legal battles to the positive news on vaccines to end the COVID pandemic. In the middle of it all, you may have missed some of these important stories from CBN News.

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Did the Prophets Get It Wrong? Dutch Sheets Leads Spiritual Election Battle as Intercessors Rally: 'This Isn't Over!'

Many well-known Christian prophets in recent months declared President Donald Trump would win a second term. While some in the Church now doubt that, others – like intercessory prayer leader Dutch Sheets – are calling for believers to stand firm with the prophets and listen for God's guidance. Here's where that led him:

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Christian Astronaut Victor Glover Headed to Space with Bible and Communion: 'We All Need to Lean on God'

Astronaut Victor Glover is headed for a six-month stint in outer space, saying his Christian faith will help him throughout this huge assignment.

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Hurricane Iota Roars onto Nicaragua as 2nd Blow in 2 Weeks

Hurricane Iota battered Nicaragua with screeching winds and pounding surf Tuesday, chasing tens of thousands of people from their homes along the same stretch of the Caribbean coast that was devastated by an equally powerful hurricane just two weeks ago.

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Pompeo's Istanbul Visit Highlights Religious Freedom, Draws Rebuke from Turkey's Foreign Ministry

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is drawing attention to the lack of religious freedom in Turkey. 

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Iraqi Officials Say 2 Rockets Land in Baghdad's Green Zone

At least two Katyusha rockets hit inside Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Tuesday, two Iraqi officials said, wounding at least two people and signaling an end to an informal truce announced by Iran-backed militias in October.

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Join the Day of Prayer for Muslim-Background Believers, Persecuted for Choosing Christ

One of the fastest-growing Christian communities in the world is what's known as Muslim-background believers (MBB) – those who leave Islam to follow Christ. They often face intense persecution and feel isolated from the global body of Christ. That's why on November 18th, one ministry is hosting a global day of prayer for Muslim-background believers. 

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Church of England to Debate Same-Sex Marriage, Sexuality; Evangelicals Draw a Red Line: 'This Is About Following Christ'

The Church of England has announced that it will focus on a formal "decision-making" process in regard to the church doctrine towards sex, sexuality, marriage, and gender.

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100+ UK Religious Leaders Take Legal Action Over Ban on Sunday Worship Services

More than 100 church leaders are taking legal action against the English and Welsh government for forcing houses of worship to cease in-person Sunday services due to another COVID-19 lockdown.

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Hurricane Iota Aims for Still-Recovering Areas of Central America

Areas still recovering from Hurricane Eta are now keeping an eye on what is now Hurricane Iota, which could stir up trouble early this week.

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Fire Damages Historic Mosque on Istanbul's Bosporus Strait

A historic wooden mosque in Istanbul caught on fire Sunday and Turkish firefighters put out the blaze, working from both land and sea.

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Immigrant CEO Whose Father Survived Holocaust Sounds Alarm on America’s Growing Division

An immigrant from Mexico whose father survived the Holocaust, Daniel Lubetzky has a deep appreciation for the American political system. But now, he’s worried about its future.

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Raising the Stakes for the Gospel in Iran

The stakes for being an “underground” follower of Jesus in the Islamic Republic of Iran get riskier and riskier.

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Top Dictionary Changes Definitions for 'Man' and 'Woman'

In the continuing effort to bow to LGBTQ inclusiveness, the publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary have modified the definition of dozens of words in its latest book, including "woman" and "man."

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113 Alleged Child Predators Arrested in Coordinated 5-Day Operation Across the Americas

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and their international counterparts arrested 113 alleged child predators across the US and South America from Nov. 2 - 6 in what is described by the Department of Homeland Security as phase seven of Operation Protected Childhood. (OPCVII)

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Hillsong’s Founding Pastor Places Carl Lentz’s NYC Church Under Investigation After Firing

Brian Houston, the founding pastor of the Sydney-based megachurch Hillsong, announced Thursday it is launching an independent investigation into its New York City branch following the firing of Pastor Carl Lentz.

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'This Is the Greatest Hour for the Church': Why Your Prayers Still Matter in This Election

Many Christians are divided during this post-election time. Whether they believe it's not over or that it's time to move on, most can agree it's a critical moment for the church, no matter the outcome.

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Peacekeeping Force Says 8 Killed in Egypt Helicopter Crash, Including 6 Americans

The international force that monitors the Israeli-Egyptian peace agreement said Thursday that eight peacekeepers, including six Americans, were killed when one of its helicopters crashed during a routine mission in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. A ninth peacekeeper was badly injured.

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Armenians Fear Ethnic Cleansing Will Wipe Out Christian Culture After Peace Deal with Azerbaijan

This week, a peace deal ended the war between Armenia and Azerbaijan. While the agreement ends the suffering of tens of thousands of civilians, many Armenians believe it puts something greater at risk – their history as a Christian nation.

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Will America and China Go to War Over Taiwan?

A recent video released by the Chinese military shows it practicing an amphibious assault against the island of Taiwan. Communist China views Democratic Taiwan as a renegade province that must be reunified with the mainland, and some experts believe the two countries are closer than ever to war.

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Back-to-Back Typhoons Batter Philippines, Operation Blessing Reaches out to Far-Flung Villages

The Philippines has been battered by a spate of strong typhoons – the latest one, Vamco, has caused much flooding in Metro Manila and devastation in the Bicol region

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Ugandan Pastor Killed by Muslim Extremists After Radio Broadcast Comparing Christianity and Islam

Islamic extremists in northern Uganda killed a Christian pastor after he compared Christianity and Islam in a radio broadcast on Oct. 31. 

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France: Several Wounded in Explosion at Saudi Cemetery

French officials say multiple people were wounded on Wednesday when an explosive device hit a ceremony commemorating the end of World War I at a cemetery in the Saudi Arabian city of Jiddah.

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Islamic Extremists Behead 50 People in Brutal Attack on Villages in Mozambique

ISIS militants reportedly have murdered 50 people in a gruesome attack on several villages in the African coastal nation of Mozambique.

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Radical Muslims Pledge $124K Bounty to Kill Pakistani Christian Over Alleged Blasphemy

Islamic extremists issued a bounty for the death of a Pakistani Christian who fled to Thailand following accusations of blasphemy against Islam. 

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Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia Sign Deal to End War Over Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia on Tuesday signed an agreement to end the six-week-old war between Armenians and Azeris.  The deal stops the latest round of fighting in a decades-old conflict. 

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Samaritan's Purse Sends Plane Full of Relief Supplies to Help Armenian Refugees

Samaritan's Purse, the international charity arm of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, has sent the organization's DC-8 plane filled with winter relief supplies to Yerevan, Armenia.

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Chinese Police Order Christian Speaker to Stop Sharing the Gospel During Virtual Lectures

A Chinese Christian was recently called in by Chinese police just moments before he planned to host a webinar about Christianity and Chinese culture.

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Pro-life Activists Sue UK Govt over Down Syndrome Abortion Law

The United Kingdom's High Court has agreed to hear a landmark case over the current discriminatory abortion law which allows abortion up to birth for Down Syndrome.

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Dutch Protestant Church Admits Failing Jews in World War II

The Dutch Protestant Church made a far-reaching recognition of guilt Sunday for its failure to do more to help Jews during and after World War II, and for the church’s role in preparing ”the ground in which the seeds of anti-Semitism and hatred could grow.”

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Hurricane Warning Issued for Florida Keys as Strengthening Eta Takes Aim

Eta emerged from Cuba and into the warm waters of the Florida Straits on Sunday where restrengthening of the storm is expected to occur prior to its third strike on land -- this time, in the Florida Keys as a 1 on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes.

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Islamic Extremists Kill 12 Christians, Kidnap Women and Children in Northeast Nigeria

Reports of violence in Nigeria have risen over the past few years as Islamic extremists are relentless in their efforts to maintain control over the country—to include the kidnapping and killing of innocent victims.

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North Korea Reportedly Leaving COVID-19 Victims to Die in Secret 'Quarantine Camps'

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, North Korea has repeatedly insisted it remains COVID-19 free. But new reports claim the regime is leaving virus victims to die in secret "quarantine camps." 

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Prophets Say They Did Not Get It Wrong: 'It's Not Over'

Many tried and true prophetic Christians said they heard from God this year that Donald Trump would win a second term.  While, right now, those predictions seem to be hanging by a thread, those same prophets are saying, hold on! It's not over.

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Christian Pastor and Bible Translator Reportedly Tortured, Killed by Indonesian Army

A Christian pastor was shot and killed in Indonesia during a series of deadly military shootings amid tensions between security forces and separatist groups.

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UK Terror Threat Level Raised to 'Severe' After Deadly Terrorism in Austria and France

The terror threat level in the United Kingdom was raised by government officials on Tuesday from "substantial" to "severe," after the terror attack in Vienna Monday night that killed four people, as well as the string of recent deadly attacks in France. 

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Police in Pakistan Rescue 13-Year-Old Girl After Abduction & Forced Marriage to Muslim Man

A Christian girl in Pakistan was reunited with her family three weeks after she was reportedly abducted and forced to marry a Muslim.

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'An Attack Against the People of God': Cuban Pastor Arrested as Church Demolished by Regime

Authorities in the city of Santiago de Cuba demolished a church that has long been a target of the communist regime and arrested a pastor who streamed the demolition Live on social media.

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Austrian Police Say Several Injured After Gunfire in Vienna

Austrian police said Monday that several people were injured and officers were out in force following gunfire in the capital Vienna.

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Survivors Detail Horrifying Abuses in North Korea Where Christians Are Tortured for Their Faith

A new report details how North Korean Christians are being persecuted for their faith, including being arrested for possessing a Bible, electrocuted, starved, or even shot in front of their fellow prisoners. 

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Video: Pastor Kidnapped by Islamic Extremists Pleads for Help

Nigerian extremists released video of a pastor pleading for help after members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) kidnapped him and two Christian women on Oct. 19.

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Super Typhoon Weakens After Slamming Philippines; 7 Dead

A powerful super typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines with ferocious winds Sunday, killing at least seven people and causing volcanic mudflows to bury houses before weakening as it blew toward Manila, where the capital’s main airport was shut down, officials said.

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