Dennis Rodman Says He 'Influenced' Kenneth Bae's Release From North Korea
Former NBA athlete Dennis Rodman claims a recent letter he sent to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un facilitated the release of American missionary Kenneth Bae.
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Christians Reclaim Iraqi Town From Islamic State
The Christian minority in Iraq has successfully reclaimed the village of Bakufa from the Islamic State terrorist group.
Great Britain to Block Islamic State Fighters From Returning to Country
Great Britain\'s Prime Minister David Cameron announced this week that Britain will implement a new policy that seizes the passports of jihadist fighters, thus preventing them from returning home after aiding terrorist organizations like the Islamic State in the Middle East.
Report: Al-Qaeda Affiliate Joins Forces With Islamic State to Battle U.S.-Backed Rebels
A recent report indicates that an al-Qaeda affiliate and the Islamic State have agreed to form an allegiance and battle U.S.-backed rebels in Syria.
Experimental Trials For Ebola Treatment Set To Begin In West Africa
Experimental trials for the treatment of Ebola are set to begin in West Africa next month, Doctors without Borders announced this week.
Students at Texas A&M Use 'Yell Practice' Against Westboro Baptist Protesters
Students at Texas A&M University in College Station attempted to distract from a Westboro Baptist protest by participating in a yell practice this week.
Duggars Accused of Deleting Same-Sex Couple Kiss from Facebook
The Duggar family of the well-known reality show "19 Kids and Counting" is reportedly receiving criticism after parents Michelle and Jim Bob allegedly removed a photo of a same-sex couple kissing from their Facebook page.
Report: 'Duck Dynasty' Musical Heading to Las Vegas
The Robertson family behind \"Duck Dynasty\" is planning to bring their life story to the stage in a new off-broadway, Las Vegas production of \"The Duck Commander Family Musical.\"
Maryland School Board Removes Christmas, Easter From School Calendar
A school district in Montgomery, Maryland is receiving criticism for allegedly removing Christmas and other Christian holidays from its school calendar in an attempt to appease the local Muslim community.
Calif. Man Raises Funds to Translate Bible Into Emoticons
A Los Angeles-based marketing specialist has started a fundraising campaign so he may translate the Bible to contain only emoticons, or small digital images used to express words.
Michelle Duggar Says 'God Will Stretch' Love of Newlyweds Jill and Derrick
Michelle Duggar, matriarch of the \"19 Kids and Counting\" reality show family, recently gushed about the happiness and love of her newlywed daughter, Jill Duggar, and husband Derrick Dillard.
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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.