Fisherman Stranded at Sea for 438 Days Says He Prayed to God for Forgiveness
A fisherman who was reportedly stranded at sea for 438 days before being rescued reportedly prayed to God for forgiveness during his harrowing experience.
Officials in China Say Modification of One Child Policy Will Result in 3M More Babies Per Year
Officials confirmed this week that China's recent change in its controversial One Child Policy will allow for an additional 3 million babies per year.
Egyptian Investigators '90 Percent Sure' Russian Airliner Downed by Bomb
The ongoing investigation into the downing of a Russian passenger airliner suggests that the jet suffered "a violent, sudden" end during what would have been an otherwise normal flight over the Sinai Peninsula.
'Death To America' Not Targeting American Citizens, Iran's Supreme Leader Says
After Iranian protesters made international headlines for chanting \"death to America\" at the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran earlier this week, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei argued that the aggressive phrase does not imply \"death to the American people.\"
Russia Criticizes Satirical Newspaper Charlie Hebdo For 'Blasphemous' Cartoons Mocking Plane Crash
The controversial satirical French newspaper Charlie Hebdo has received criticism for reportedly printing offensive cartoons regarding the recent Russian airliner crash over the Sinai Peninsula.
Russia Grounds All Flights to Egypt While Investigating Possible Islamic State Plane Crash
Russian authorities announced Friday that they would be grounding all flights to Egypt until they figure out the cause of a recent Russian passenger airliner crash that killed 224 passengers as it traveled over the Sinai Peninsula late last week .
Great Britain Says Russia Plane 'Likely' Brought Down By Islamic State Bomb
Ofificials in Great Britain announced Wednesday that the plane recently downed while flying over Russia was \"probably\" attacked by the Islamic State.
Iranian Protests Gather Outside of Former U.S. Embassy to Burn American Flags, Obama Effigies
Thousands of Iranians reportedly gathered in Tehran on Wednesday to burn U.S. flags and effigies in celebration of the closing of the U.S. Embassy in 1979.
Cargo Plane Crash in South Sudan Kills At Least 15 as Witnesses Dispute Death Toll
Over one dozen people reportedly died this week after a Russian cargo plane crashed in South Sudan near the capital.
Obama Says Deploying 50 Military Advisors to Syria is 'Consistent' With Middle East Plan
U.S. President Barack Obama said this week that his plan to deploy less than 50 military personnel to serve as advisors in northern Syria is keeping in line with his administration\'s plan for the Middle East.
Al-Qaeda Releases Video Calling for Lone-Wolf Attacks Against U.S., Russia, Israel
The al-Qaeda terrorist group has called for sympathizers to carry out lone-wolf attacks against western countries, including the United States.
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Zelensky Defends Religious Freedom in Ukraine Amid Christian Persecution Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected allegations that his government is persecuting Christians, defending religious freedom in Ukraine and criticizing American political commentator Tucker Carlson for making claims about a country he suggested Carlson had never visited. Zelensky addressed the accusations during a Saturday interview with Tony Perkins on “This Week on Capitol Hill.”
54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.
Christian Education Network Launched to Expand School Choice Scholarships Nationwide
A new federal school choice initiative is being hailed as the “greatest evangelism opportunity since the Billy Graham crusades,” with supporters expecting it to expand access to Christian education for millions of American children beginning in 2027. The Ohio-based Center for Christian Virtue has established the Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization to provide financial assistance to families seeking Christian schooling.
United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.