Boko Haram Kills 70 In Cameroon Before Being Driven Out By Military
Local officials in Cameroon are reporting that the terrorist group Boko Haram killed 70 people in a small border town this week.
Sarah Adams
Judge in Great Britain Rules Woman May Be Forcibly Sterilized
A court in the U.K. has ruled that a British mother of six with an IQ of 70 can be legally sterilized to avoid possible health complications if she has another child.
Taiwan Plane Tumbles Into River, Killing 26
Officials in Taiwan worked to lift a TransAsia Airways propjet out of the Keelung River in Taipei Wednesday after the plane clipped its wing on a freeway overpass and cartwheeled into the river, killing 26.
Jordan Executes 2 al-Qaeda Prisoners After Islamic State Execution
Jordan officials executed two al-Qaeda prisoners on Wednesday, one day after the Islamic State showed a video of Jordanian hostage Lt. Muath Al-Kaseasbeh being burned alive.
Ken Ham Blasts Katy Perry's Halftime Show As 'Meaningless Garbage'
Creationist Ken Ham recently blasted the haftime performance of Katy Perry at last Sunday\'s Super Bowl game, calling the artist\'s song lyrics \"meaningless garbage.\"
Baghdad Movie Theater Pulls 'American Sniper'
A movie theater in Baghdad, Iraq has pulled the recent war movie \"American Sniper\" following opposition from protesters and government officials.
Husband of Brain-Dead Wife Removed From Life Support Blasts Jeb Bush
The husband of a brain-dead woman who was taken off of life support has denounced former Florida Governor Jeb Bush as a \"coward,\" saying the politician \"put [him] through hell.\"
Secret Service Arrests Man Trying to Scale White House Fence
The Secret Service announced this week that it had arrested a man reportedly trying to climb a White House fence on Sunday afternoon.
Egypt Court Sentences 183 Muslim Brotherhood Supporters to Death
An Egyptian court sentenced 183 members of the Muslim Brotherhood political party to death this week, indicating a continued crackdown on religious and political dissidence in the North African country.
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie Criticized for Vaccine Comments
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is receiving some criticism for recent comments he made regarding vaccinations during a current measles outbreak among children in the U.S.
CDC Warns of Large-Scale Measles Outbreak in U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned U.S. parents of a large-scale measles outbreak among children, while President Barack Obama encouraged parents to vaccinate their kids.
Latest News
12 Christians Detained in Algeria After Worship Gathering as Police Seize Bibles
Algerian special forces raided a Christian worship gathering at a humanitarian shelter on Sept. 4, detaining all 12 people present on suspicion of holding an unauthorized non-Muslim religious service. Police entered the site and transferred the 12 detained Christians to the Bethioua police station.
Colorado Christian School Sees 96 Student Baptisms Through “5th Quarter” Gatherings
Nearly 100 students have been baptized during five periodic worship gatherings held at a Christian high school in Colorado after athletic competitions. Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch launched the 5th Quarter gatherings in fall 2024 and holds the student-focused worship and testimony events twice each academic year.
Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.