Putin Says Turkey's Downing of Warplane a 'Stab in the Back'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to the recent downing of a Russian airplane by Turkish officials, calling it a \"stab in the back.\"
Richard Dawkins Speaks Out Against Cinema Chain For Censoring Church of England Ad
Well-known atheist Richard Dawkins has spoken out regarding the decision of a Great Britain cinema chain to stop airing an advertisement sponsored by the Church of England and featuring the Lord\'s Prayer.
U.S. Warplanes Target 283 Islamic State Oil Tankers in Syria
Officials announced this week that U.S. warplanes recently successfully targeted over 200 oil tankers angled at supplying resources to the Islamic State in Syria.
Husband of Woman Murdered in Paris Attacks Tells Terrorists: 'You Will Not Have My Hatred'
The husband of a woman murdered during the recent terror attacks in Paris, France has reportedly written a letter to the extremists responsible for the attacks, calling the attackers \"dead souls.\"
Chinese Officials Say They've Shown 'Enormous Restraint' Against U.S. 'Provocations'
Chinese officials announced this week that they have shown \"enormous restraint\" in dealing with United States\' Navy ships that are reportedly traveling close to the Asian country\'s manmade islands in the South China Sea.
Islamic Extremists Storm Hotel in Mali, Hold 170 People Hostage
Gunmen identified as Islamic extremists have reportedly killed three and kept 170 people hostage at a hotel in Balmako, Mali this week as security forces attempt to deal with the hostage situation.
Russian Officials Confirm Passenger Plane Downed By 'Terrorist Act'
Russian officials confirmed this week that the recent downing of a passenger airliner over the Sinai Peninsula earlier in October was unequivocally a \"terrorist act.\"
French Police Raids Result in Arrest of 7 Terror Suspects
Seven terror suspects were reportedly arrested this week following a French police raid in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis.
Franklin Graham Says U.S. Must Reform Immigration Policies Following Paris Terror Attack
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham has shared his opinion on the recent Paris, France terror attacks and refugee crisis, arguing that allowing Muslim refugees to enter the U.S. without a vetting process will result in terror attacks on U.S. soil.
United Nations Warns U.S. Not to Backtrack on Refugee Acceptance Following Paris Attacks
The United Nations warned this week that U.S. states should not backtrack on their plans to take in Middle Eastern refugees in the wake of the recent Paris terror attacks.
Anonymous Hacking Group Declares 'War' Against Islamic State
The Anonymous hacking group has reportedly declared \"war\" on the Islamic State terror group after the extremists claimed responsibility for the terror attack carried out in Paris, France recently.
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Senators Press Trump to Confront Xi Over Detained Pastors, Religious Minorities
A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators called on President Donald Trump to raise China’s persecution of Christian pastors and other religious minorities during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week. Led by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., the lawmakers thanked Trump for diplomatic pressure they said helped secure the July 3 release of Beijing Zion Church founder Ezra Jin after 266 days in detention.
Asbury Seminary to Exit Federal Loan Program Over Debt, Religious Autonomy Concerns
Asbury Theological Seminary plans to leave the federal student loan program and stop processing Title IV loans beginning in May 2027. Title IV governs federal student aid under the Higher Education Act. The Kentucky seminary said the move reflects a desire to reduce student debt and concerns that a future administration hostile to its beliefs could use federal funding as leverage against the school.
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.