Originally published in All Christian News.com Imprisoned US pastor Saeed Abedini continues to remain in the thoughts and prayers of Christians around the world after two years in an Iranian prison. This week more than 500 gatherings of Christians around the world will pray for the sick pastor’s release as […]
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Soldier saved in Ukraine, now reaching out
Originally published in Christian Telegraph Russian President Vladimir Putin is causing tension between Russia and Ukraine to increase. Yesterday, Putin warned Ukraine that if they moved forward on a European Union trade deal, there would be a price to pay, reports MNN. According to reports, Putin says Russia will put […]
Ebola clinics fill up as death toll hits 3 000
Originally published in Fox News Doctors are in short supply and countries are scrambling to find more resources for the Ebola outbreak, as the death toll from the virus hit 3 000. According to a Wall Street Journal report Sunday, the World Health Organization said 3,091 people have died of confirmed, […]
Islamic State militants close in on Baghdad
Originally published in Christian Today Following President Barack Obama’s admission that the US “underestimated” the threat posed by the Islamic State, reports are circulating that ISIS militants could be as close as one mile from Baghdad. According to the BBC’s Lyse Doucet in Baghdad, members of the terrorist group were less […]
Global Leadership Summit 2014 — Weekly Update: September 26, 2014
The Willow Creek Association 2014 Global Leadership Summit will run in South Africa at 11 venues from October 10. The consistently inspiring two-day leadership training event which is held in 105 countries celebrates its 20th anniversary this year — and its 10th anniversary in South Africa! MEET THE SPEAKERS — […]
UAE’s first female fighter pilot dropped bombs on the Islamic State
Originally published in Washington Post Major Mariam al-Mansouri, the first female fighter pilot in the history of the United Arab Emirates, led the the Gulf state’s bombing raids over Syria this week. Photos of al-Mansouri, beaming from her cockpit, that were released by the country’s state news agency have taken social […]
Christian pastor who defended rights of believers shot by Pakistani police
Originally published in The Gospel Herald A Christian pastor who worked to protect the human rights of Pakistani believers was killed by Pakistani policeman after being accused of blasphemy Reuters reports that pastor Zafar Bhatti was shot and killed in jail on Thursday while imprisoned in Rawalpindi, next to the capital, […]
Islamists attack courageous female minister in East Jerusalem
Originally published in God Reports Karen Dunham has survived many attempts on her life as she ministered Christ’s compassion to Palestinians in Jericho and Gaza. Some have referred to her as a “Mother Teresa in Israel.” Now she is asking for God’s protection due to mounting pressures to force her […]
Religious advocacy group fights back after school ‘purges’ Christian books
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Pacific Justice Institute (PJI) is warning a Southern California charter school that it is violating the First Amendment after administration removed a number of library books due to their Christian content. Fox News contributor Todd Starnes reports that a parent of students enrolled at […]
Nigeria op takes out Boko Haram terrorists
Originally published in CBN News Nigeria has dealt a major blow to the terrorist group Boko Haram. The Defense Ministry says it recently killed hundreds of the Islamic insurgents in the country’s northeast. The operation prompted several hundred more to surrender in Nigeria and nearby Cameroon. “Boko Haram has perpetrated […]