Originally published in CBN News President Donald Trump is following through on threats to sanction Turkey for the arrest and detention of American Pastor Andrew Brunson. “At the president’s direction, the Department of Treasury is sanctioning Turkey’s minister of justice and minister of interior, both of whom played leading roles […]
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Pastor Andrew Brunson transferred to house arrest
Originally published in Christian Today An American pastor who has been detained in Turkey for nearly two years on terrorism charges, straining ties between Ankara and Washington, has been transferred from jail to house arrest, broadcaster CNN Turk said on Wednesday July 18 2018. The report came one week after […]
Victory for pro-life sidewalk counsellors
Originally published in Baptist Press Pro-life sidewalk counsellors may continue praying, preaching and handing out literature in front of a Queens, NY, abortion centre, a federal judge ruled on July 20. The case began last June when former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman filed suit, charging the counsellors with […]
Thai soccer team speak of cave rescue for first time after being released from hospital
Originally published in Faith Wire The entire Thai soccer team who were trapped within a flooded cave network for two weeks have spoken for the first time since being rescued from a flooded cave in Northern Thailand. Press questions have been carefully scrutinised and monitored by psychologists before being asked […]
Hopes dashed for release of US pastor held in Turkey
Originally published in World Watch Monitor Hopes were dashed for the imminent release of an American pastor jailed in Turkey on terrorism charges as a Turkish court today ordered him to remain behind bars. The court scheduled Andrew Brunson’s next hearing for October 12. Some observers had believed that Turkey […]
Twenty Christians severely injured in assault on prayer gathering in India
Originally published in Christian Headlines International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that last Monday, July 2, 20 Christians were seriously injured in an assault on a prayer meeting in Raikashipur village, located in the Pratapgarh District of India’s Uttar Pradesh State. According to local reports, a mob of 35 Hindu […]
‘Greeneville Awakening’ tent revival enters 13th week
Originally published by CBN News As the #GreenevilleAwakening spiritual revival enters its 13th week in Northeastern Tennessee, United States, more than 250 people have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, the evangelist leading the services told CBN News. Evangelist DR Harrison said people from 10 states have made their […]
President Buhari, please stop the Muslim slaughter of Nigerian Christians
In this hard-hitting article Dr Michael Brown, a prominent US radio host and Christian leader, challenges the Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari on “religious cleansing” in Nigeria and challenges the West to take action. Originally published in The Christian Post Babies are being hacked to death. Children kidnapped. Women raped and […]
Pro-life centres can’t be forced to advertise abortion services, Supreme Court rules
Originally published in The Christian Post The United States Supreme Court has ruled that a California law that compels pro-life pregnancy centres to advertise abortion services is unconstitutional. In a 5-4 decision authored by Justice Clarence Thomas and released Tuesday, the high court ruled in National Institute of Family and […]
How this blind Iraqi refugee memorised 87 chapters of the Bible
Originally published in Faithwire An extraordinary story has emerged of an Iraqi refugee who managed to memorise 87 chapters of the Bible, despite being completely blind. “Fadhil,” whose name has been changed for security reasons, is a refugee in Amman, Jordan who has an innate passion for the Word of […]