Islamic State Claims It Received U.S. Airdrop With Weapons, Ammunition
According to Islamic State militants, the U.S. accidentally provided them weapons in a recent airdrop.
Sarah Adams
North Korea Releases American Arrested For Bible In Hotel Room
North Korea has reportedly released one American detainee, although two other Americans remain imprisoned in the Asian country.
Report: 700 Syrians 'Beheaded, Crucified' By Islamic State
A recent report indicates 700 people of a native Syrian tribe were reportedly shot, beheaded, and crucified by the Islamic State back in August, marking the biggest Islamic State massacre on Syrian land in over a year.
Idaho Pastors Claim City Threatens Fine, Jail Time If They Refuse Gay Marriage
Pastors in an Idaho city are claiming that local officials have threatened them with jail time if they don\'t perform same-sex marriages.
Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi Sentenced to Death By Hanging
A Pakistani Christian woman who allegedly insulted the prophet Mohammad has reportedly been sentenced to hanging for blasphemy.
Georgia High School Removes Bible Verses From Football Monument Following Atheist Complaint
A Georgia high school has agreed to remove Bible verses on a monument marking the entrance to its football stadium following a complaint from an atheist group.
Focus on the Family Makes Thursday 'Bring Your Bible To School' Day
The Focus on the Family organization started its \"Bring Your Bible To School\" initiative this week by encouraging students across the country to bring their Holy Book to school on Thursday and discuss the Bible during non-class times.
Yale University Student Being Tested For Ebola
A student studying at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut is reportedly at a local hospital undergoing tests after showing symptoms similar to those of Ebola.
U.S.: Islamic State Has Made 'Substantial Gains' In Iraq
The U.S. announced Wednesday that the Islamic State has made significant advancements in Iraq despite U.S.-led airstrikes in the area angled at destroying the terrorist organization.
Second Dallas Nurse With Ebola Transported To Atlanta For Treatment
The second health care worker infected with Ebola in Dallas, Texas has been moved to an isolation unit in Atlanta, Georgia.
Second Health Worker Tests Positive For Ebola In Texas
The Texas health department announced Wednesday that another health worker has tested positive for Ebola.
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.