Once Sentenced to Death for Apostasy, Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani Released in Iran National Amnesty

Iranian church leader Yousef Nadarkhani was released Sunday as part of a national amnesty issued by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei to commemorate the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

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'I Prayed in the Name of Jesus, and He Answered': Heroes Rescue 17,000 While 'Saving Aziz' in Afghanistan

After the Taliban takeover, Afghans who helped the U.S. military faced death. One U.S. Marine veteran and former mixed martial arts champion risked his life to go back and save his Afghan interpreter. But he says God didn't want the rescue mission to stop there.

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'I Prayed in the Name of Jesus, and He Answered': This Rescue Mission Led a Coalition of Heroes to Save 17,000

After the Taliban takeover, Afghans who helped the U.S. military faced death. One U.S. Marine veteran and former mixed martial arts champion risked his life to go back and save his Afghan interpreter. But he says God didn't want the rescue mission to stop there.

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Ukrainians Point to Genocide While 'Russians Protesting Against the Russian Invasion'

The U.S. is warning China it will face 'consequences' if it sends lethal aid to Russia. Meanwhile, Ukrainians are worried that western aid could dry up. But support is still high among people the world over.

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Aid Groups Building Homes from Plywood for Turkey's Traumatized Quake Survivors

Another aftershock shook southern Turkey today, damaging buildings and killing at least one more person. Despite the dangers, groups like CBN's Operation Blessing continue to serve in the quake zone.

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Prayers for Peace Follow Antisemitic 'National Day of Hate' in US

Religious freedom advocates are condemning neo-Nazi groups who gathered around the United States on February 25th to celebrate what is deemed as the "National Day of Hate."

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Migrant Boat Breaks Up Off Italian Coast, Killing Nearly 60

ROME (AP) — A wooden boat crowded with migrants smashed into rocky reefs and broke apart before dawn Sunday off the Italian coast, authorities said. Rescuers recovered nearly 60 bodies, and dozens more people were missing in the rough waters.

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'God…Condemns It': Ex-Astrologer Dismantles Horoscopes, Warns of Divination's Dangers

Ex-astrologer Marcia Montenegro is on a mission to warn people about horoscopes, divination, and the many ways people turn to sources outside of God to try and find “truth.”

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Yeonmi Park Escaped North Korea's Diabolical Regime. Now, She's Issuing a 'Horrifying' Warning for America

“It is literally the darkest place on earth. People are still fighting for … food and drinking water. And the regime uses starvation as a tool to control the population.”

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'The Seed Is Being Planted': Operation Blessing Showing God's Love While Aiding Desperate Quake Survivors

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey, Operation Blessing is on the scene, helping survivors begin rebuilding their lives

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'Souls Are Thirsty': Ex-Soccer Pro-Turned-Pastor Just Led More Than 200,000 People Across the Globe to Accept Jesus

A former soccer player-turned-pastor is on a mission to spread the Gospel, and his most recent outreach led more than 200,000 people to accept Jesus.

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Russia-Ukraine Stalemate: 1-Year into the War, How We Arrived Here and Where It's Heading

One year into the war, the stalemate continues and the Polish counsel general predicts tougher times ahead and a long war for the Ukrainians.

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ISIS Is Back and Wants Revenge Against Christians After Quran Burning: 'They Want to Destroy America'

If you thought the Islamic State terror group had gone away, think again. Despite military defeat in Syria and Iraq, ISIS still has thousands of fighters with 25 affiliate groups around the world.

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Canadian Student Kicked Out of State-Funded Catholic School for Expressing Biblical Beliefs on Gender

The attorney representing a Canadian student who was reportedly kicked out of school for the rest of the year for opposing transgender ideology at his Catholic high school is warning freedom in America's neighbor to the north is quickly decaying. 

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A Year of War Crimes and Devastation: Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and What Comes Next

One year ago, satellite data along the borders of Ukraine showed the largest Russian military buildup since the Cold War.  U.S. intelligence warned about an oncoming invasion in late February, and thus began the biggest land war since World War II.  The last year has been a nightmare for the Ukrainian people. CBN News has been reporting from the conflict zone throughout much the war, which allows us to brings you this unique reflection from Kyiv.

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Same-Sex Schism: Conservative Anglicans Reject Archbishop of Canterbury

A conservative group of 12 Anglican archbishops from around the world have signed a resolution stating they will no longer recognize the Archbishop of Canterbury as the head of the Anglican Communion following the Church of England's decision to allow the blessing of same-sex unions by its priests. 

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A Year of War Crimes and Devastation: Reflecting on Russia's Brutal Invasion of Ukraine and What Comes Next

KYIV, Ukraine – One year ago, satellite data along the borders of Ukraine showed the largest Russian military buildup since the Cold War.  U.S. intelligence warned about an oncoming invasion in late February, and thus began the biggest land war since World War II.   The last year has been a nightmare for the Ukrainian people. CBN News has been reporting from the conflict zone throughout much the war, which allows us to brings you this unique reflection from Kyiv.

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Biden and Putin Give Dueling Speeches Marking 1-Year Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

President Biden is giving a major speech in Poland today, further solidifying his administration's unwavering support of Ukraine as the world prepares to mark the one year anniversary of Russia's unprovoked invasion.  

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Church in Historic Antioch Prepares to Rebuild from Turkey Quake Devastation

One of the cities affected by the Turkey earthquake holds biblical significance. Antioch played a prominent role in the life of the apostle Paul, and it also served as a foundation of the early Church. According to the New Testament Book of Acts, it was in Antioch that followers of Jesus were first called Christians. The city was devastated by the February 6th earthquake.

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Church in Historic Antioch Prepares to Rebuild from Turkey Quake Devastation

One of the cities affected by the Turkey earthquake holds biblical significance. Antioch played a prominent role in the life of the apostle Paul, and it also served as a foundation of the early Church. According to the New Testament Book of Acts, it was in Antioch that followers of Jesus were first called Christians. The city was devastated by the February 6th earthquake.

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Biden to Rally Allies as Ukraine War Gets More Complicated

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to consult with allies from NATO’s eastern flank in Poland as the Russian invasion of Ukraine edges toward an even more complicated stage. After making a surprise visit to Kyiv, Biden is in Warsaw with a mission to solidify Western unity as both Ukraine and Russia are preparing spring offensives.

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New 6.4 Earthquake Jolts Turkey's Hatay Province, Reports of Buildings Collapsing in Syria

There are new reports of collapsed buildings in Syria after another powerful earthquake struck Turkey's Hatay province which was devastated by a massive tremor two weeks ago.

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Biden Finally Visits Ukraine and Promises Another Half-Billion in Aid; Could Send Fighter Jets

President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of  Russia's invasion of the country.

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'The Annihilation of Christians': Armenian Believers Are Being Cut Off from Humanitarian Aid

Armenian Christians who are cut off from the outside world are facing desperate conditions. An ongoing blockade is preventing much-needed food, medicine and other resources from reaching the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. One Christian group that's sounding the alarm, fears that time is running out.

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Biden in Ukraine Ahead of War Anniversary: 'Kyiv Stands'

President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a gesture of solidarity that comes days before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the country.

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Operation Blessing Team Delivering Aid in Turkey Comes as Friends, Leaves as Family

The city of Kahramanmaras was one of the worst hit cities when the earthquake struck Turkey on February 6th.  For nearly 300 miles, the earthquake zone left behind a trail of ruined buildings and changed lives.

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US Warns China Not to Send Weapons to Russia for Ukraine War

U.S. intelligence suggests China is considering providing arms and ammunition to Russia, an involvement in the Kremlin’s war effort that would be a “serious problem,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

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'People's Thoughts Are on Trial': UK Court Rules on Charity Worker, Priest Who Prayed Silently in Abortion Zone

A pro-life volunteer and a Catholic priest in the United Kingdom who separately went to trial for praying silently in an abortion clinic censorship zone were both acquitted of all charges Thursday in Birmingham Magistrates' Court. 

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Joel Osteen's Brother's Powerful Ministry: God's Childhood Message That Led Him to Boldly Save Lives

Dr. Paul Osteen has a heart for the “least of these” and “reaching the unreached,” and he’s spent years serving the poor and downtrodden throughout Africa.

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Operation Blessing Medical Team Filling in the Gap, Serving in Turkey’s Quake Zone That Lost Clinics, Hospitals

Recovery efforts following Turkey’s massive earthquakes are underway and each day new issues arise. One of the issues created by the widespread infrastructure damage is a great need for medical help. 

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Operation Blessing Medical Team Filling in the Gap: Serving in Turkey’s Quake-Stricken Area That Lost Clinics, Hospitals

Recovery efforts following Turkey’s massive earthquakes are underway and each day new issues arise. One of the issues created by the widespread infrastructure damage is a great need for medical help. 

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Kenya Holds First National Day of Prayer to Ask for Divine Help to End Crippling Drought: 'We Now Need God'

In response to the ongoing drought in his country, the president of Kenya called for a national day of prayer Tuesday. 

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Operation Blessing in Turkey Providing What They Need Most Now: Humanitarian Relief

Ten days after Turkey’s massive earthquakes, search and rescue operations are nearly over and the time of recovery has begun. On the ground, attention is turning to the need for humanitarian aid.  

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Operation Blessing in Turkey Providing What They Need Most Now: Humanitarian Aid

HATAY, TURKEY  Ten days after Turkey’s massive earthquakes, search and rescue operations are nearly over and the time of recovery has begun. On the ground, attention is turning to the need for humanitarian aid.  

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Indian Pastor Still Jailed Despite Having Bail Granted as Hindu Extremists File False Charges

A Christian pastor in northern India is still in jail more than three months after he was granted bail because Hindu extremists filed false new charges against him, the pastor's wife said. 

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'Keep Praying': Survivors Still Being Found in Quake Rubble, Operation Blessing Relief Effort Underway

Rescuers are still finding some survivors amid the rubble, more than a week after those catastrophic earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. It's the worst natural disaster in Turkey's history with at least 35,500 now known to be dead.  

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Operation Blessing Being 'God's Hands and Feet' in Turkish Areas Destroyed by Deadly Quakes

More than 70 nations and dozens of NGOs have responded to the greatest natural disaster in Turkey’s history and perhaps the Middle East because of two major earthquakes and more than a hundred aftershocks.  CBN’s Operation Blessing is on the ground reaching out to the people of Turkey devastated by those massive quakes.

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Operation Blessing Being ‘God’s Hands and Feet’ in Turkish Communities Destroyed by Deadly Quakes

ADANA AND ANTAKYA, TURKEY – More than 70 nations and dozens of NGOs have responded to the greatest natural disaster in Turkey’s history and perhaps the Middle East because of two major earthquakes and more than a hundred aftershocks.  CBN’s Operation Blessing is on the ground reaching out the people of Turkey devastated by those massive quakes.

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Influencer Oli London Says Listening to Jesus Saved Him From Having Irreversible Trans Surgeries

Social media influencer Oli London — who briefly identified as transgender — is crediting his relationship with Jesus for stopping him from undergoing surgeries that would have irreversibly damaged his body.

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As Quake Death Toll Passes 21,000, Miracle Rescues Still Taking Place and Operation Blessing Providing Aid

The death toll from that catastrophic earthquake along the border of Turkey and Syria is still climbing. Now it's over 21,000 and search teams are still looking for survivors.

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Death Toll Rises as Rescues Dwindle in Earthquake Aftermath

Emergency crews made a series of dramatic rescues in Turkey, pulling several people from the rubble, four days after a catastrophic earthquake killed more than 20,000.

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Heidi Baker's Simple Secret to Overcoming Evil: 'Fix Your Eyes on Jesus'

CBN News spoke with Heidi Baker to talk about her ministry, and her new devotional book, God's Got This, about how Christians can draw their strength from God during life's hardships.

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Church of England Ponders Gender-Neutral Language for God and Jesus

The Church of England is considering the idea of using alternative language instead of referring to God in the masculine gender.

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PRAY: 'Miracle Baby' Discovered in Syrian Rubble With Umbilical Cord Still Attached After Deadly 7.8 Earthquake

As the tragic situation continues to evolve following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria Monday and killed more than 11,000 people, a newborn baby’s story of survival is going viral.

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US Green Beret Neutralizes Russian Death Traps Now That Ukraine Has Become a Literal Minefield

International humanitarian law bans the use of antipersonnel mines and booby traps, even in war.  But although Russia is bound by these treaties as a member of the United Nations, thousands of Russian mines now litter the landscape across Ukraine.  And one American Green Beret has dedicated himself to doing something about that.   

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Death Toll in Turkey-Syria Earthquake Surges Past 19,000, Rescue Efforts Still Underway

More than 19,000 people have now died along the Turkey-Syria border from this week's catastrophic earthquakes. Rescuers are working as quickly as they can as the "survival window" closes fast. 

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Death Toll in Turkey, Syria Earthquake Surpasses 15,000

The death toll from the catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria rose to more than 15,000 as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of collapsed homes in the stricken zone, Turkey’s disaster management agency. The agency said Thursday 12,873 people had been confirmed killed in Turkey after Monday’s early morning earthquake and series of aftershocks, which brought down thousands of buildings in southeastern Turkey. On the other side of the border in Syria, another 2,902 people have been reported to have been killed. 

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Hillsong Church Has Announced Its New Global Pastors: 'Called by God'

Hillsong Acting Global Senior Pastors Phil and Lucinda Dooley were officially recognized as the church's new global senior pastors Sunday. 

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Quake Miracles Warm Hearts Worldwide, Prospects Grim for Others as Death Toll Passes 11,000

The death toll has risen past 11,000 in Syria and Turkey as more bodies are discovered in the rubble after two devastating earthquakes on Monday. The disaster has created a worldwide effort to bring help and hope to people overwhelmed by the catastrophe. Relief workers, search and rescue teams and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's) are arriving in Turkey and Syria, ready to help.

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Leading Gender Dysphoria Expert Says Majority of Children Outgrow Sex Confusion

A leading gender dysphoria expert in Finland is speaking out against transgender treatments for minors, telling local media the vast majority of children outgrow sex and gender confusion.

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Death Toll at 1,900 and Climbing in Turkey, Syria after Disastrous 7.8 Magnitude Quake

A deadly magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday morning. The death toll stands at more than 1,900, but that is expected to continue to rise.The earthquake was felt as far away as Egypt and Israel. Thousands of buildings either toppled or collapsed in ruins throughout cities and towns on both sides of the Turkish-Syrian border.   

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Charges Dropped Against Christian Woman Arrested After Praying in Her Head Near Clinic - Battle Isn't Over

U.K. authorities have dropped charges against a charity worker who was criminally charged for praying near an abortion clinic, but her case might be far from over.

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Powerful Quake Rocks Turkey and Syria, Killing More Than 600

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake has rocked southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. It toppled hundreds of buildings and killed more than 600 people. Hundreds are still believed to be trapped under rubble, and the toll is expected to rise as rescue workers search mounds of wreckage in cities and towns across the area. On both sides of the border, residents jolted out of sleep by the pre-dawn quake rushed outside on a cold, rainy and snowy winter night. Buildings were flattened and strong aftershocks continued.

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'Jesus Is Real, God Is Real, Heaven Is Real': Woman Dies and Visits Heaven After Heart Attack

At first, Janelle Wooford thought she was having indigestion. When her pain got worse, she called 911. Then, moments after the EMTs arrived, Janelle says everything went white, and she experienced the afterlife.

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2023 International Religious Freedom Summit: 'China Poses Greatest Threat'

Thousands of world leaders, activists, lawmakers, and more are in Washington this week with the goal of shining a spotlight on those being persecuted for their faith.

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