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Federal government announces vaccines will be FDA approved soon

The Health and Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar stated they are ensuring that Americans can receive a new vaccine as soon as possible. The Associated Press reported the agencies are looking at January for the vaccination campaign. Health worke…

Shots fired border of India and China
On Tuesday, China and India assumed each other was firing shots along the disputed border. Historically, the two countries have fought in 1962 when India suffered a humiliating defeat. In recent month…
Christian Persecution: Man in Pakistan faced death after text messages in 2013.
Throughout the pandemic, Christian Persecution never ceased once. The authorities have over many believers who faced death and traumatizing

At Least 500 Ethiopian Christians Slaughtered Since June

According to the Barnabas Fund, an international Christian aid agency, at least 500 Christians have been murdered in a series of coordinated door-to-door attacks and thousands have fled for their live…

Disaster in California: 25 Wildfires startles residents
Across California, over 25 wildfires have been occurring with more than 2,094,955 acres burned down across the state. The Creek Fire which occurred recently has devoured more than 45,00 acres near Fre…
Ethiopian Extremist Groups Slaughter Hundreds of Christians
According to Barnabus Fund, an international Christian aid agency, at least 500 Ethiopian Christians have been murdered in coordinated door to door killings since June. This slaughter of Christians se…
Chicago Police released videos of the suspects looting a store in May
On Tuesday, Chicago police released surveillance videos of people who looted a store back in May. The video shows dozens of people breaking into the store and taking all of the products which the …

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Samaritan’s Purse Staff Released From Detention in South Sudan
Eight native staff members of Samaritan’s Purse were released from detention in South Sudan on Tuesday. The staff were reported to have been abducted by rebel forces on Monday in the Mayendit region, and some reports even mentioned that the kidnappers requested food as ransom.
How Can Christians Participate in Combating Persecution in North Korea? Conference Aims to Weigh In
For the second time, International Christian Concern (ICC) will be hosting its annual conference spotlighting a specific region in which Christians are facing severe persecution. This year’s conference, which is taking place from June 2 to 3 at Saddleback Church, will focus on North Korea.
Egypt’s Coptic Christians Flee Their Homes to Escape Violence in Sinai Peninsula
More than 100 Coptic Christian families have fled their homes in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt due to rising levels of violence against the religious group in recent months, according to media reports.
Some 5 Million in South Sudan May Face Food Shortages Without Added Aid, According to Humanitarian Agencies
Humanitarian agencies are urging the international community to help provide food and resources in South Sudan, saying that as many as 5 million people will face extreme food shortages by the summer if agencies and governments do not act.
Archaeologists Discover 12th Cave that Once Contained the Dead Sea Scrolls
Archaeologists have discovered a cave which they believe once housed the Dead Sea scrolls, famous for containing the earliest copy of some of the Judeo-Christian texts, they announced on February 9.
Kim Jong Un's Half-Brother Dies in Malaysia Airport
The half-brother of Kim Jong-Un, the leader of the reclusive regime North Korea, died on Monday at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, according to Malaysian police officials.
Norway's Lutheran Church Votes to Allow Church Weddings for Same-Sex Couples
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norway voted on Monday to allow same-sex couples to be married in church weddings.
NASA, NOAA: 2016 Was the Hottest Year Recorded
The year 2016 marked the hottest temperatures on record for the third year in a row, according to analysts from two federal agencies on Wednesday.
Over 200 Million Christians Face Persecution, and North Korea Ranked as Most Oppressive for 15th Year
Among the 50 countries that were ranked to be most restrictive and oppressive towards Christians, North Korea was listed at the top of the list for the 15th year. The list of countries in which Christians face the most persecution was released by Open Doors on January 11, marking the 25th year that …
Advocates for Chibok School Girls Mark 1,000 Days Since Abduction by Boko Haram
As Sunday marked 1,000 days since over 200 Chibok school girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari expressed a commitment to continue efforts to rescue the remaining girls who are captive to the extremist group.