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'They Came Into Our House with Machine Guns': Ukrainian Family Tells of Narrow Escape from Russian Troops

A Ukrainian family tells how they narrowly escaped Russian troops and took refuge at an Orphans Promise facility in Ternopil, Ukraine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/b5QY9do

US Sanctions Iranians After Missile Strikes in Iraq, Gulf

The United States sanctioned Iranian defense companies Wednesday after a spate of ballistic missile attacks on targets in Iraq and the Gulf. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FLb2v1W

Franklin Graham Returns From Ukraine, Urges Christians to Pray For Peace

Evangelist Franklin Graham just returned to the U.S. after spending two days in Ukraine.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/62HqDP9

New US Intelligence: Putin in the Dark as Advisors Afraid to Tell the Truth about War in Ukraine

Russian strikes against Ukraine continued Wednesday, despite Moscow's pledge to "drastically" scale back operations around Kyiv.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/F3GXBcz

Russian Pledge to Scale Back in Ukraine Draws Skepticism

Russia's pledge to scale back some military operations in Ukraine drew skepticism even as the two nations planned to return Wednesday to talks that could produce a framework for ending the war that has imposed an increasingly punishing toll. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RAzUnyJ

'So Many Miracles Around Us': Ukrainian Aid Worker Shares Miracles Unfolding, Power of Prayer Amid Ongoing Russian Assault

A Ukrainian aid worker recently shared the many ways she believes God is sustaining her country since Russia’s brutal invasion. She also spoke about some of the miracles that have reportedly unfolded over the past month. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Zrfntju

Villagers in Nigeria Worry About Increased Attacks After 50 Christians Killed, Priest Abducted

More tragic news is being reported in Nigeria after Fulani herdsmen reportedly killed 50 Christians and abducted a Catholic priest. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6DvZAsR

Europeans Expel Dozens of Russian Envoys to Combat Espionage

In what appeared to be a coordinated action to tackle Russian espionage, at least four European allies expelled a total of dozens of Russian diplomats on Tuesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lr40oiv

‘Nanci Is With Jesus’: Christian Author Randy Alcorn’s Wife Has Died After Battle With Cancer

Just days after Christian author Randy Alcorn’s family gathered together, he announced his wife has died. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/p1gU6Wn

Family Says Ukrainian-American Pastor Taken by Russian Forces Has Been Freed: 'Prayer Does Make a Difference'

A Ukrainian-American pastor who was reportedly taken captive from his home by Russian forces on March 19 has been freed, according to his family.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/9zRO5dh

'You Have Not Been Forgotten': Former Missionary's Passionate Message to Ukrainians

As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, the suffering there has touched millions across the world.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EMDl9zJ

Grey's Anatomy Episode Gives Pregnant Mom Idea for Life-Saving Surgery on Her Preborn Baby, Still in the Womb

An expectant mother, who traveled across the globe to have a life-saving procedure done to her baby, is sharing her story as a way to inspire other parents not to lose faith, even when a situation looks bleak. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ROqlV2J

'Someone Needs to Give Hope to People': Operation Blessing Worker Stays Behind in Ukraine to Meet the Needs

Galyna Kucher has worked for CBN in Ukraine for 28 years. Even though her family fled the deadly violence, she stayed behind to serve those in need. She says the relief shipments from Operation Blessing are giving people hope that they're not alone. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bAvgXZN

The 'Ukrainian Alamo': Invasion Stymied, Putin Moves the Goalposts; Now Seeks to Grab Eastern Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine enters its second month, Russia has still failed to take the largest Ukrainian cities, and is now trying to divide Ukraine, instead.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gWm9lQP

Russia Shifts Focus to Try To Grind Ukraine's Army in East

With its aspirations for a quick victory dashed by a stiff Ukrainian resistance, Russia has increasingly focused on grinding down Ukraine's military in the east in the hope of forcing Kyiv into surrendering part of the country's territory to possibly end the war. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/OngQAd4

32 Christians, 2 Soldiers Killed by Suspected Fulani Herdsmen and Islamic Terrorists in Nigeria

Fulani herdsmen and Islamic extremist terrorists are suspected of killing 32 Christians and two soldiers during a recent attack in Nigeria.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/lCDzvoK

Leaning on Generational Blessings and God's Purposes in a World of Shifting Sands - A Personal Story

We live in a time of confusion, an age where the God-given order of life and relationships is being challenged every day. The obvious is not so obvious to some. Even a brilliant Supreme Court nominee hesitates and can't give a definition of the word "woman" when asked.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4rxMsH1

Former International Mission Board Missionary Robin Hadaway Becomes Third SBC Presidential Nominee

Robin Hadaway, a seminary professor and former International Mission Board (IMB) missionary, will be nominated for president of the Southern Baptist Convention. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XyQxigH

NC Pastor Who Lived and Worked in Ukraine Supports Ministry in War-Stricken Nation

One month into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Pastor Jeff Bullock with North Carolina-based Manna Church says "he wants to be a part of the solution."  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3NoWt4w

The Ukrainian Church: 'We Need More Bibles'

On recent Sunday mornings in Ukraine, whispered reports have run through the churches: The soldiers on the eastern border have portable rocket launchers. The Bondarenko boy was shot in the leg; they say he won’t walk again. Did you know the Kovals left? Some questions have gone unspoken: Will we be here again next week? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/e6qy89i

Prophecy Told KY Church Years Ago to Prep for Refugees - Their Bake Sale Just Raised $145,000 to Help Ukrainians

Last weekend, a bake sale at a Ukrainian church located in Nicholasville, Kentucky raised a whopping $145,000 for Ukrainian refugees.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rlF2Yuf

Ukrainian Civilians Taken as POWs as US and NATO Prep for Russian Weapons of Mass Destruction

President Biden warns that the U.S. and NATO are prepared to strike back if Vladimir Putin uses chemical weapons in Ukraine. At the NATO emergency summit Thursday, more aid for Ukraine was announced, but it fell short of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for aircraft, tanks, and other weapons.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LFEWhxu

'We're Praying': Ukrainian-American Pastor Reportedly Abducted by Russian Forces

A Ukrainian-American pastor was reportedly kidnapped from his home by Russian forces last Saturday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vJMQtz4

Biden in Belgium: New Sanctions, New Help for Ukraine and Refugees, New Threats from Russia

President Biden traveled to Brussels Thursday to promote a united NATO front, hoping to convince America's European allies to take tougher action against Russia.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vbX60V3

Dialing Up Pressure, North Korea Tests Long-Range Missile

North Korea fired a suspected long-range missile toward the sea Thursday in what would be its first such test since 2017, according to its neighbors’ militaries, raising the ante in a pressure campaign aimed at forcing the United States and other rivals to accept it as a nuclear power and remove crippling sanctions. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/R5LTJq0

Searchers Find Wing, Engine Parts from China Eastern Crash

Foreign media on Thursday were given access to search and rescue areas in the mountainous southern Chinese region where a China Eastern passenger jet crashed with 132 people on board earlier this week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/GnDAfmV

CBN Hosts Exclusive Prayer Event for People of Ukraine This Friday - Register Now

Prayers are still needed for the people of Ukraine and you can be a part of the effort. CBN is hosting its third live prayer event online at 11:00 am this Friday, March 25.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/u9CRNIb

Randy Alcorn Shares Heartwarming Update on Wife Nanci's Long Battle With Colon Cancer

Randy Alcorn, founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), shared that his family had an "emotional and meaningful" gathering with his wife Nanci, who has been battling colon cancer since 2018. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1UmKhTZ

Ukrainian Pediatric Cancer Patients Brought to US to Get Treatment at St. Jude Children's Hospital

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN welcomed four Ukrainian children and their families on Tuesday as part of a humanitarian effort called, SAFER Ukraine (Supporting Action For Emergency Response). from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KRNEDuj

'Putin is Desperate': Ukrainian Troops Trounce His Tanks, Reclaim Key City Near Capital as Russian Forces Stall

Ukrainian forces have scored a victory by retaking the strategic town of Makariv, an important suburb in western Kyiv, allowing them to block the Russians from surrounding the capital.  The victory comes as Russia continues to see setbacks on the frontlines. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/D8AdE54

'Joni and Friends' Rescues 250 Disabled People from War-Torn Ukraine

As nearly 10 million Ukrainians flee their war-torn cities, there is one population that is being left behind to suffer the trauma with very little help – people with disabilities.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/mlEtBj6

'God Called Me Here': YWAM Missionaries Share Why They Remain in Ukraine, Despite the Danger

Staff with Youth With a Mission in Ukraine have decided to stay, despite the danger, and minister to those in need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5Ar8azW

'God Called Me Here': YWAM Missionaries Share Why They Remain in Ukraine, Despite the Danger

Staff with Youth With a Mission in Ukraine have decided to stay, despite the danger, and minister to those in need. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XfiLYe7

'It Is Horrifying': CBN's Operation Blessing Brings Aid to Ukrainian Refugees Arriving in Poland

Refugees arriving in Poland are exhausted, traumatized, and fearful for the future. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NKkIO2V

Missouri Woman Rescues 31 Orphans from Ukraine: 'We Desperately Need Assistance'

Wendy Farrell of Springfield, Missouri has five daughters, including one she adopted from Ukraine eight years ago. When the war in Ukraine broke out, she felt compelled to help.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4ZRfnBM

Putin Foe Navalny Given 9 More Years in Russian Prison

A Russian court on Tuesday convicted top opposition leader Alexei Navalny of fraud and contempt of court, sentencing him to nine more years in prison in a move that was seen as an attempt to keep President Vladimir Putin’s biggest foe behind bars for as long as possible. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hXfPl5Z

Russia Blasts Ukrainians with Hypersonic Missiles, Putin Grows Desperate as His Troops Get Pushed Back

The Kremlin is now resorting to more extreme tactics like using hypersonic missiles which can hit targets more than 1,000 miles away at up to 10 times the speed of sound.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wgUQvOV

Civilians Fleeing Mariupol Describe Street-to-Street Battles

Civilians making the dangerous escape from Ukraine's embattled southern port of Mariupol described fleeing through street-to-street gun battles and past unburied corpses as a steady Russian bombardment tried to pound the city into submission. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WkygiuF

State Media: No Survivors Found in China Eastern Plane Crash

No survivors have been found as rescuers on Tuesday searched the scattered wreckage of a China Eastern plane carrying 132 people that crashed a day earlier on a wooded mountainside in China's worst air disaster in more than a decade. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BIUxstX

Respected Prophetic Pastor Calls for Church to be 'Prayed Up' to See Miracles, Breakthroughs in Tough Days Ahead

The war in Ukraine, the pandemic, shortages, and high prices have many asking what's happening in the world and how God is at work in the midst of it all. Pastor Joshua Giles, a respected apostolic and prophetic minister, recently told CBN's Christian World News that in addition to wars and conflict, there would also be miracles and breakthroughs for the body of Christ and that the church should stand strong in faith in prayer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/TOzZXGl

Custom Lego Minifigure of Zelenskyy Raises Over $145K for Much-Needed Aid to Ukrainian Refugees

Custom toymaker Citizen Brick (CB) launched a campaign last week to raise money for the people of Ukraine by creating a Lego-style minifigure of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/fQSX7UV

Respected Prophetic Pastor Calls for Church to be 'Prayed Up' to See Miracles, Breakthroughs in Tough Days Ahead

The war in Ukraine, the pandemic, shortages, and high prices have many asking what's happening in the world and how God is at work in the midst of it all. Pastor Joshua Giles, a respected apostolic and prophetic minister, recently told CBN's Christian World News that in addition to wars and conflict, there would also be miracles and breakthroughs for the body of Christ and that the church should stand strong in faith in prayer. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/27qnrpl

Hillsong Says Founder Brian Houston Breached 'Code of Conduct' Citing Complaints from 2 Women

The Hillsong Church has announced its founder Brian Houston breached the "Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct" involving separate incidents with two women, one of whom was a staff member at the church.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZsPNu3M

Mariupol Refuses to Surrender as Putin Deliberately Targets Civilians; One Quarter of Ukrainians Now Refugees

Ukrainian officials defiantly rejected a Russian demand that their forces in Mariupol lay down arms and raise white flags Monday in exchange for safe passage out of the besieged strategic port city. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IhBRefj

Ukraine Rejects Russian Demand for Surrender in Mariupol

Ukrainian officials defiantly rejected a Russian demand that their forces in Mariupol lay down arms and raise white flags Monday in exchange for safe passage out of the besieged strategic port city. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3gNUEfP

Beloved Pastor Killed in Central India by Masked Men, Known for Defending Christians Against Hindu Nationalists

A community in Central India is mourning the loss of a Christian pastor who was brutally murdered last week by a group of masked men. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6PlioUX

3 Facts That Totally Debunk Atheist and Secularist Arguments Against Faith and God

Study after study seems to show the power, importance, and impact of authentic faith and church attendance. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/JcVwSP8

Car Runs Into Carnival Revelers in Belgium, Killing 6

A car slammed at high speed into carnival revelers in a small town in southern Belgium early Sunday, killing six people and leaving 10 more with life-threatening injuries. Several dozen were more lightly injured.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/h8TXRPF

Regent University Hosts Free Online Conference Examining the Rise of Globalism and Its Effect on Civil Liberties

Regent University will host a free virtual event this month, exploring the rise of global government and how it's leading to the loss of individual liberties and freedom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3TYjFLu

Ukraine's Leader Warns War Will Cost Russia for Generations

Ukraine’s president said Russia is trying to starve his country’s cities into submission but warned Saturday that continuing the invasion would exact a toll on Russia for “generations.” The remarks came after Moscow held a mass rally in support of its bogged-down forces. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/crwZAT2

4 US Troops Die in Norway Plane Crash, Unrelated to Ukraine

Four U.S. soldiers were killed in a plane crash in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to the Ukraine war, Norway's prime minister said Saturday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zNjiOma

Operation Blessing Ministering to Traumatized Ukrainian Women, Children: 'For Over a Week, I Couldn't Sleep'

Millions of people are fleeing the war in Ukraine. Most of the refugees are women and children, and CBN's Operation Blessing is working hard across the region to help these desperate families. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Pl3709a

Putin Cites Bible Verse at Massive Rally to Justify His War on Ukraine, Attacks Against Civilians Rage On

Accusations of war crimes are mounting against Vladimir Putin as Russian troops persist in targeting Ukrainian civilians, bombing apartment buildings, shelters, and hospitals. Facing widespread global condemnation, the Russian tyrant decided to hold a massive pro-Russia rally where he cited the Bible to support his violence against Ukraine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WP5rBRG

'The Russian Army Is Stalled': Ukrainian Forces Offer Fierce Resistance, Beating the Odds

The invasion into Ukraine began three weeks ago today, and despite insurmountable odds, no major Ukrainian cities have fallen.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/piEZlY6

'We Are the Church... We Do Not Run from War': Frontlines Ukrainian Church Standing Strong for the Gospel

Here on the frontlines of Ukraine, the church is standing strong. In at least one case, it just happens to physically stand right between Kyiv and the Russian army. But Pastor Andrei Martinov of Grace Generation church isn't nervous. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/NzmWxD3

Censorship? 'We Won't Be Silenced,' Say Middle East Youth

You've probably heard people say, "The silence is deafening." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/po7Kn4u

URGENT PRAYER NEEDED: Orphan's Promise Aid Worker Kidnapped in Ukraine

An aid worker with CBN's Orphan's Promise ministry has been kidnapped in Ukraine. A bag was thrown over her head when she was abducted, and Russian forces are believed to be behind the kidnapping.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Uiw7n1C

Biden Calls Putin 'War Criminal', Russia Attacks Ukrainian Theater Where Children Were Huddled

President Biden has denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin for his horrific attacks on Ukrainian civilians. On Wednesday he condemned Russia's tyrannical leader, calling Putin "a war criminal." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sNkxv5Z

Regent University Trains Trauma Counselors, Making an Impact in Ukraine: 'Consistent with Our Mission'

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, so does the trauma for its citizens. For nearly a decade Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA has been working with the government, churches, and universities to train counselors in Ukraine.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XeyLo4f

COMMENTARY: Putin is Attacking Ukraine, Fearing the Death of Russia

The West is in the midst of high stakes hostage negotiations with a trillionaire who has the third-largest arsenal of nuclear weapons on the planet. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wpDAP6T

Diplomats Close in on Possible Iranian Nuclear Deal

Diplomats trying to salvage the collapsed 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) appear close to an agreement that would bring the US and Iran back into the accord.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/d2g8qEV

Russian Attacks Batter Ukraine as Putin Warns of ‘Traitors’

A Russian airstrike ripped apart a theater where hundreds of people have been living in the besieged city of Mariupol, Ukrainian officials said, as Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a “self-purification” to rid his country of anyone who questions his invasion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3dyORV8

Russia Targeting Civilian Population in Ukraine Capital City - Onslaught Expected to Worsen

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, relentless bombardment is being aimed at the civilian population in the capital city of Kyiv. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XxBS9zN

Ukraine to Appeal to US For More Help Amid Russian Bombing

Ukraine’s president was preparing to make a direct appeal for more help in a rare speech by a foreign leader to the U.S. Congress, even as Russia continued its bombardment of the Ukrainian capital Wednesday. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/836TxWI

Russia Closes in on Ukraine's Capital City as Fear Over Chemical Weapons Looms

Twenty days into the war and Ukrainians continue to fight back as Russian forces turn to bombing more civilians. Now, there's fear over potential chemical attacks.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yeH3waf

'It Is Our Calling to Do What Jesus Taught Us': Polish Pastor and Operation Blessing Team to Help Refugees

Poland's churches are responding to the crisis in Ukraine. One pastor who transformed his church into a refugee center is receiving assistance from CBN's Operation Blessing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HpK5yPU

Huge Ukrainian Refugee Wave Now More Than 3 Million: 'Kids Shouldn't See the Murder' 

The United Nations predicts the number of people fleeing Ukraine could eventually top 6 million. Authorities in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova and other countries are moving quickly to provide food and shelter to those streaming in. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iJkWHSa

Huge Ukrainian Refugee Wave Now More Than 3 Million: 'Kids Shouldn't See the Murder' 

The United Nations predicts the number of people fleeing Ukraine could eventually top 6 million. Authorities in Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Moldova and other countries are moving quickly to provide food and shelter to those streaming in. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UWGb43O

Russia Intensifies Airstrikes in Ukraine Targeting Civilians, Expected to Strike Near NATO Border Soon

With Russian ground troops stalled, Vladimir Putin is stepping up his airstrikes on Ukrainian civilians. The attacks come as Moscow also expands its assault to the western part of the country, dangerously close to NATO country Poland. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iUaNpE6

5 Fishermen Share the Gospel and Credit God for Their Rescue After Boat Sank: 'Trust Christ'

A group of fishermen whose boat sank early Sunday morning during a fishing trip in the Caribbean say God is responsible for their rescue. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7jLsdOE

Here's Why the US Is Warning a Desperate Putin Might Unleash Chemical Weapons on Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin had expected to seize Kyiv in two days. Instead, his military has failed to take control of major cities and has lost several thousand soldiers already.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/285HLZe

Orphan's Promise Provides Food and Shelter to Desperate Families Across Ukraine: 'We Share Jesus with Them'

Orphan's Promise regularly partners with Brusyliv Family Center on a variety of projects. Now the two organizations' focus is helping countless families like Valya Yuriv's try to escape war. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8VdZISY

Talks to Resume as Russia Pressures Ukrainian Capital Kyiv

Besieged Ukrainians held out hope Monday that renewed diplomatic talks with Moscow might open the way for more civilians to evacuate, as Russian forces kept up their pressure on the capital, the day after escalating the offensive by shelling areas close to the Polish border. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jyJer6m

'Russian Invaders Cannot Conquer Us': Dozens Killed in Air Strikes Across Ukraine, US Journalist Killed Near Kyiv

At least 35 people were killed and dozens more wounded Sunday after Russian troops launched an airstrike at a military base near Ukraine's western border.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hRlIjLy

'A Sense of Hopelessness': Stories From the Frontlines Show Christians Bringing Faith and Hope Amid Despair in Ukraine

Christian relief organization Convoy of Hope is rushing to meet the diverse needs of a growing influx of Ukrainian refugees fleeing into Poland in the wake of Russia’s brutal invasion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/C18Ov5J

US Consulate in North Iraq Struck with Missiles Launched from Iran

At least six missiles were fired Sunday toward the U.S. consulate in Iraq’s northern city of Irbil, with several missiles hitting the building, Iraqi and U.S. security officials said. A U.S. official said the missiles were launched from neighboring Iran.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4x7MWqC

Are the End Times Upon Us? Greg Laurie Breaks Down Why Understanding Bible Prophecy Is So Essential

Are the end times upon us? This has been a central question among Christians for the past two millennia, though recent events have once again catapulted eschatology to the theological forefront. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dPAV2TD

'A New Stage of Terror': Humanitarian Disaster Mounts, Hospitals Overflow as Russia Sieges Cities, Shells Mosque

Russian troops are pressing their offensive across Ukraine, pounding populated areas with artillery and airstrikes and deploying siege tactics honed in Syria and Chechnya - where front line cities were reduced to rubble.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/nbWKacl

Saudi Arabia Puts 81 to Death in Its Largest Mass Execution

Saudi Arabia executed on Saturday 81 people convicted of crimes ranging from killings to belonging to militant groups, the largest known mass execution carried out in the kingdom in its modern history.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8YUMWTs

Register Now for CBN's Special LIVE Prayer Event for Ukraine Tuesday, March 15

Prayer is urgently needed for Ukraine and you can be part of the effort. Register now to join CBN for a special LIVE Prayer Event, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, on Tuesday, March 15. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UQSROkT

'We Cannot Stand Idly By': Orthodox Priest Arrested for Denouncing Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

A Russian Orthodox priest was arrested earlier this week for condemning the country's invasion of Ukraine.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zKTSmwh

Russia Expands War in Ukraine, Faces Stiff Opposition on Two Fronts

As Russia expands its war to the western part of Ukraine, it is facing stiff opposition both on the battlefield and on diplomatic fronts. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/dEWnevD

The Ukraine-Russia Love That Knows No Borders: Churches Unite to Minister in Heart of Deadly Crisis

As war rages in Europe, there's something else extraordinary happening in both Ukraine and Russia right now: a breathtaking display of unity between two peoples, even as their countries are at war.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/uUzXctq

Pro-Life Doctor Who Helped Women with 'Abortion Pill Reversal' Vindicated by UK Medical Council

Restrictions imposed against a Christian doctor in the United Kingdom, who sought to help women in crisis pregnancies, have been lifted after taking his case to the High Court. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/d73IwCF

Russian Airstrike Devastates Maternity Hospital and Wounds 17, Ukrainians Try to Flee Amid Carnage

With the war in Ukraine in its second week, the first rift among NATO allies is how to deliver Polish fighter jets to the country. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ZHl9uMq

Russian Airstrike Hits Ukraine Maternity Hospital in War 'Atrocity', At Least 17 Reported Wounded

A Russian airstrike devastated a maternity hospital Wednesday in the besieged port city of Mariupol amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow’s invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn. Ukrainian officials said at least 17 people were wounded in the attack. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iMDdsAY

Ukraine Warns of Radiation Risk After Power Knocked Out at Chernobyl Due to Russian Attacks

Ukrainian authorities report the power has been knocked out at the Chernobyl nuclear site in the aftermath of Russia's risky bombing and takeover of the facility.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LXDcvdH

New Anti-American Axis of Evil Unleashed: Greater Global Conflict Ahead?

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine could open the door to greater global conflict. A new axis of evil led by Russia and China is determined to control the world's technology and commerce. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gyiRaco

'Every Day We Text Him and Make Sure He's Alive!' As Families in US Worry, Protesters March to Support Ukraine

The world has been watching what's happening in Ukraine with shock and sadness. Thousands across the U.S. are taking to the streets to show their support, including a large group who gathered recently in Virginia Beach. For many who attended, the war is personal. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/VOyXgsS

CIA, DIA, NSA, FBI Testify on Rising Danger of Russia Lashing Out: 'Putin Is Angry and Frustrated Right Now'

Each year the nation's top intelligence chiefs testify before Congress about major anticipated threats. Usually, the list tends to be more theoretical. This year, however, one has become reality. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Ff3ULur

WA School Officials Reprimand 2nd Grader and Search Her Backpack After She Shared Her Faith

Parents of a second-grader in Des Moines, Washington are outraged after finding out that school officials repeatedly confronted and reprimanded their little girl for discussing her Christian faith with classmates. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RYoplvO

'You Should Repent!': Christian Woman Reportedly Detained for Trying to Evangelize Chinese President Xi Jinping

A Chinese woman has reportedly been arrested for repeatedly sharing the Christian Gospel with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AQZUs9t

Thousands Put Lives on the Line to Defend Ukraine, Including These Movie Stars, Top Athletes, and Newlyweds

Ukrainians from every sector of society are putting their lives on the line to defend their country in the battle against their Russian invaders. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AnE5VUh

'Let Your Hearts Not Be Troubled': Regent Univ. Deans Gives Biblical Perspective on Ukraine-Russia Conflict

As the world watches the events unfolding between Russia and Ukraine and eschatologists question whether it is a significant event in biblical End Times prophecy, one Regent University dean says it is an opportunity for the Church to share the Gospel and pray for those who are suffering.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Qj0uEaq

Zelensky Calls Putin a 'Beast', Warns Russia's Invasion Could Extend Beyond Ukraine

The situation in Ukraine is being called the worst humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II. Ukrainians who are choosing to stay are fighting hard, and for now they're holding back Russian forces.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/IfbDVzX

Greatest Refugee Crisis Since WWII: 2 Million Ukrainians Flee War, Refugees Flood Polish Border

A sea of humanity is slowly moving through Ukraine in a desperate attempt to flee the war. North of Kyiv, as many as 100,000 people may be trapped without water or electricity as Russian forces bombard the city. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/wvLcoGf

Civilians Flee Ukrainian City As 1 Safe Corridor Opens

Buses packed with people fleeing the Russian invasion in Ukraine began a procession along a snowy road out of one city Tuesday, as a new effort to evacuate civilians along safe corridors finally got underway. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cX0vegr

'Targeted Because We Are Christians': Indian Pastor, Wife Survive Violent Attack by Hindu Extremists

Hindu extremists reportedly broke into a Christian pastor's house in northern India, attacked him, and slit his wife's throat over accusations that he was luring people to Christianity.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DL4MblA

WA School Officials Send 2nd Grader to Principal 10 Times for Sharing Faith, Search Her Backpack for Bibles

Parents of a second-grader in Des Moines, Washington were outraged after finding out that school administrators had banned their daughter from discussing her Christian faith with classmates. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hiXOapn

'Premeditated Murder': Russian 'Ceasefire' Meant 'More Shooting' as Ukrainians Try to Escape

Even as Russia announced a cease-fire starting Monday morning and the opening of humanitarian corridors in several areas, its armed forces continued to pummel Ukrainian cities, with rockets hitting residential buildings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/UTjailR

Russia Sets Cease-Fire for Evacuations Amid Heavy Shelling

Even as Russia announced a cease-fire starting Monday morning and the opening of humanitarian corridors in several areas, its armed forces continued to pummel Ukrainian cities, with rockets hitting residential buildings. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/HLQ6CGt

'This Is a Spiritual Moment': Polish Pastor Opens Church to Ukrainian Refugees Seeking Safe Haven Amid Russian Invasion

The moment he heard about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Polish Pastor Henryk Skrzypkowski and his church began purchasing beds, blankets, and other supplies for the impending influx of refugees. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QB0wKop

Evacuation of Ukrainians Halted as Russian Forces Siege Coastal City, Attack Airport With Cruise Missiles

A second attempt to evacuate Ukrainians from the port city of Mariupol on Sunday failed as Russia continues its assault. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WeF5Do2

Thousands Sign up to Pray for Peace Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis During CBN Prayer Event

Over 4,000 believers joined in to pray for the crisis in Ukraine on Saturday with CBN's International Correspondent George Thomas and Ukrainian Pastor Volodymyr Bilyk. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XOBIhnA

Putin Warns Against Ukraine No-Fly Zone 'Threat' as Zelenskyy Asks US for Aid

Vladimir Putin warned that Russia would view any third-party declaration of a no-fly zone over Ukraine as "participation in the armed conflict." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7h98wAp

9 Iranian Christians Acquitted: Is Islamic Regime Faking Freedom During Nuke Talks? Expert Says 'Yes'

Nine Iranian Christian converts who were held in prison for "acting against national security" and "promoting Zionist Christianity" have been acquitted by a Tehran appeals court. But did Iran only release the Christians to appear they allow religious freedom inside the Islamic regime?   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/bgyk5ft

Who Really Is the Antichrist? Bible Expert Explains After Ukrainian Archbishop Calls Putin the 'Antichrist of Our Time'

A recent proclamation from a Ukrainian Orthodox Church archbishop that Russian President Vladimir Putin is the “anti-Christ of our current time” has added yet another layer of intrigue to the mounting eschatological questions surrounding Putin’s Ukraine invasion. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/MfzDQC1

'The Bible May Not Be Taught': Bishop on Trial for Biblical Beliefs Says Finland Has Made Secularism Its New Religion

A Finnish church bishop who's on trial alongside a Finnish politician says Finland has replaced Christianity with a new state religion of "secularism" – a belief system that will block the Bible from being taught in public. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/hlrmVOM

Russia Seizes Europe's Biggest Nuclear Plant After Setting It Ablaze, Ukrainians Now Using Stinger and Javelin Missiles

Ukrainian firefighters on Friday extinguished a blaze at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant that was ignited by a Russian attack and no radiation was released, U.N. and Ukrainian officials said, as Russian forces pressed their campaign to cripple the country despite global condemnation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EAk9bIL

Fire Out at Key Ukraine Nuclear Plant, No Radiation Released

Ukrainian firefighters on Friday extinguished a blaze at Europe’s biggest nuclear plant that was ignited by a Russian attack and no radiation was released, U.N. and Ukrainian officials said, as Russian forces pressed their campaign to cripple the country despite global condemnation. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/g4xkYXu

Incredible Compilation of Ukrainian Christians Turning to God, Praying Psalm 31 From Bomb Shelters Amid Deadly Uncertainty

Ukrainian Christians continue to turn to their faith amid Russia’s brutal onslaught, as the violent military assault increasingly claims lives and property. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/td9ehfP

'We Need to Be Prepared': Volunteers Work Round the Clock in Lviv to Prep Supplies for Refugees, Ukrainian Army

It's the sounds and sights of a city that's on a war footing, people carrying supplies, packing toiletries, hauling food and blankets. The city of Lviv has been a safe zone since Russia's invasion. Tens of thousands of people are pouring in by the day and residents are stepping up to help. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EHMFoWS

Christians Worldwide Heed Call to Pray for Ukraine - Sign Up for CBN News Special LIVE Prayer Event on Saturday

This year, Ash Wednesday became a day of prayer and fasting for the people of Ukraine with Christians around the world heeding Pope Francis' call to prayer.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/y3XFbTQ

US Buys Russian Oil, Helping Fund Putin's Conquest of Ukraine - Russia 'Bombing Civilians Non-Stop'

Ukrainian officials are reporting more than 2,000 casualties as Russia continues to shell major cities, including civilian areas. And even as the U.S. uses economic sanctions to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, it continues to indirectly fund the Russian war machine by continuing to buy Russian oil at much higher prices. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sEaVBgb

Putin Sees Ukraine as Part of Russia's 'Spiritual Space', and Some Say He Thinks He's a 'Messianic Figure'

What does Russian President Vladimir Putin believe about God? That’s a fascinating question the world can’t answer “with any certainty,” according to Mark Tooley, president of The Institute on Religion and Democracy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4KhSLwb

Massive Cargo Ship Carrying Porsches Sinks in Mid-Atlantic, Fire Possibly Caused by Electric Vehicle Batteries

A large cargo vessel carrying cars from Germany to the United States sank Tuesday in the mid-Atlantic, 13 days after a fire broke out on board, the ship’s manager and the Portuguese navy said. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6RBVyTf

CBN's Operation Blessing Sending International Relief Team to Poland-Ukraine Border to Help Refugees

CBN's Operation Blessing (OB) is sending a disaster relief team to Ukraine's border with Poland to help with the flood of refugees. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0OLpEob

'Undisguised Terror': Russia Puts Ukraine's Capital 'in a Vice Grip' Before Major Attack, Thousands Flee

Faced with tough opposition from Ukrainian soldiers and citizens, Russia is now targeting Ukraine's civilian population and preparing for a major assault on the capital city of Kyiv. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/e2ZAUW9

As Hundreds of Thousands of Refugees Flee War-Torn Ukraine, Christian Community Rallies to Their Aid

A heart-wrenching, humanitarian crisis is brewing in western Ukraine were more than 700,000 people have fled to neighboring nations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/LOsSXtA

Russia Takes Aim at Urban Areas as War Enters 7th Day

Ukraine’s leader decried Russia's escalation of attacks on crowded cities as a blatant terror campaign, while U.S. President Joe Biden warned that if the Russian leader didn't “pay a price” for the invasion, the aggression wouldn’t stop with one country. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XM4ySh2

Ukraine's Actor-Turned-President Emerges as a Courageous David Against Goliath

As Russian troops advance on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and President Vladimir Putin raises the specter of nuclear war, the international backlash is growing. The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, is not only standing his ground, he has marshaled global support for Ukraine in a matter of days.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/0teXiEa