African Countries Form Military Alliance Against Boko Haram Islamist Group
Cameroon, Benin and Nigeria have joined Niger and Chad in the new military alliance Multi-National Joint Task (MNJTF), FoxNews.com has reported.
Japanese Man Arrested for Filming Sex with Minors, Victimizing More Than 12,000 Filipinos
A 64-year-old Japanese man, who served as junior high school principal, was arrested Wednesday by authorities in Japan for filming sex acts with minors and producing child porn.
Vatican Silently 'Rejects' Nomination of New Openly Gay French Ambassador
The Vatican is accused of rejecting France's gay ambassador to the Holy See.
Report: Islamic State Executes 10 Doctors for Refusing to Treat Jihadists
The Islamic State has reportedly executed ten doctors for refusing to treat jihadists, local media outlets report.
Mother of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: My Sons Are Innocent, America Will Pay
The mother of recently convicted 21-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev said that the U.S. will \"pay\" after a jury found her son guilty of all 30 counts related to the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013.
Indonesian Authorities Rescue 550 Fishermen Slaves From Island
Indonesian authorities freed 550 fisherman slaves in the island village of Benjina after a report revealed they had been forced to fish for seafood that was then sold in major food markets around the world, including the U.S.
ISIS News Today 2015: Group Lures Women to Join by Citing Their Key Role in State Building
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria calls on women to be a part of its fledging caliphate as a way to attract women into its ranks, according to an academic from King's College London.
Iran's President, Supreme Leader Say No Nuclear Deal Without Lifting of Sanctions
Iran\'s president and Supreme Leader spoke out today against key tenants of the United States\' drafted nuclear resolution, saying that all economic sanctions on the Middle Eastern country must be lifted before an agreement can be made.
Islamic State Releases Over 200 Yazidi Hostages, Including Christians
The Islamic State terrorist group reportedly released over 200 elderly and sick Yazidi hostages this week after kidnapping them nearly a year ago.
Kenyans Start '#147NotJustaNumber' Twitter Campaign For Slain Garissa Students
People around the world have started the social media trend \"147NotJustaNumber\" to remember the 148 victims slain in the recent terrorist attack at Garissa State University in Kenya.
Kenya Freezes Bank Accounts Suspected of Funding Al-Shabaab Terror Group
Kenya froze bank accounts suspected of funding al-Shabaab terrorists this week following the recent attack at Garissa State University that left 147 dead, including mostly Christian students.
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Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State for Seventh Straight Year, Oregon Ranks Last
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for the seventh consecutive year in an annual ranking by Americans United for Life (AUL), which also recognized Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill for her legal efforts challenging federal abortion pill regulations. The advocacy organization released its 2027 Life List on Wednesday, evaluating all 50 states according to laws addressing “all bioethical issues from conception to natural death, not just abortion.”
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.