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Evangelical Pastor Convicted of Sedition in Hong Kong for Openly Criticizing Verdict in Activist's Trial

An evangelical pastor has become the first Christian clergyman to be convicted of sedition in Hong Kong since the communist regime in Beijing erased freedoms there, forcing the city to institute a sweeping national security law two years ago.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/1NSQqmK

Franklin Graham's Noi Festival in Milan Breaks Attendance Record, Hundreds Respond to Gospel

More than 520 evangelical churches came together to plan and pray for the Noi Festival with Franklin Graham in Milan, Italy over the weekend, resulting in a historic turnout of people hungry to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/jX4z0Gf

Suspension bridge collapse kills at least 132 in India

Military teams are searching for people missing after a century-old pedestrian bridge collapsed into a river in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Sunday evening, killing at least 132 people. More than 100 people fell into the Machchu river when the pedestrian bridge collapsed.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/voJArRS

Concerns Rise as Russia Resumes Grain Blockade of Ukraine

Russia has resumed its blockade of Ukrainian ports, cutting off urgently needed grain exports to hungry parts of the world. U.S. President Joe Biden called the move a “really outrageous” act and warned that global hunger could increase.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vuDn3Gj

Brazil's Lula to Reclaim Presidency after Beating Bolsonaro

 Brazilians have delivered a very tight victory to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a divisive presidential election, giving the leftist former president another shot at power. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/l0FsJR9

Lebanon President Leaves with No Replacement, Crisis Deepens

President Michel Aoun has left Lebanon’s presidential palace, marking the end of his six-year term without a replacement. That leaves the small nation in a political vacuum that's likely to worsen its historic economic meltdown.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/xl7AkTi

120 Crushed to Death in Halloween Stampede in Seoul

At least 120 people were killed and 100 more were injured as they were crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the capital of Seoul, South Korean officials said.    from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QJgcD1m

Putin's False Flag? Ukraine Warns Russia Planning Attack Using a Radioactive Dirty Bomb

Russian officials claim that Ukraine is about to use a dirty bomb in its war with Russia.  But Ukraine and the West say it might actually be a ploy by the Russians to set off their own dirty bomb and then blame Ukraine, giving Vladimir Putin cover to retaliate with nuclear weapons. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qX7YxO1

Miraculous Escape: Ukrainian Pastor Survives Russian Imprisonment and Takes Family to Freedom

As Russian troops are face increasing strain with the Ukrainian army seeks to retake the southern city of Kherson, stories of atrocities, persecution, and God's deliverance are emerging from the occupied territory. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/6UrsmlL

Evangelist Torben Søndergaard, Now in Jail for 4 Months, Was Arrested by FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force!

CBN News has learned that Danish evangelist Torben Søndergaard, who was taken into custody June 30th in Florida while awaiting a decision on a pending asylum application with the U.S. government, was arrested by an FBI agent with the Joint Terrorism Task Force and told the arrest was for gun smuggling, even though Søndergaard was never charged for that. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BZnO8jL

Dictator in the Making: China's Perilous Challenge to the United States

China's Xi Jinping has taken an unprecedented third term, and some warn he could become president for life. "The things that people find terribly egregious about the Chinese Communist Party, in particular, his leadership of the party, are going to continue and accelerate." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/oLbTvPr

Putin Monitors Practice Launches by Russia's Nuclear Forces

 Russian President Vladimir Putin has monitored drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/w9YFtAc

New British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Debuts in Parliament, Inherits 'a Mess'

Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made his debut in Parliament Wednesday. He brings to the job an impressive resume, a Hindu faith, and has said he supports moving Israel's capital to Jerusalem. While Sunak will be the first Hindu Prime Minister of officially Christian Great Britain, that's been almost a non-issue in a nation in desperate need of a competent leader. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/e9hkxNS

'Clear Victory for Freedom of Speech and Religion': Franklin Graham Wins in Court

Evangelist Franklin Graham scored a major religious freedom victory this week, with a Scottish court issuing a stern ruling claiming his organization was treated unfairly and unequally. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/u4icI3V

Putin Scrambles to Boost Weapons Production for Ukraine War

Facing production delays and mounting losses, Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged his government to cut through bureaucracy to crank out enough weapons and military supplies to feed the war in Ukraine.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/vb8waRi

England's Health Service Unveils Shocking Revelations About Transgender Youth: A 'Transient Phase'?

As the Biden Administration goes all-in on touting transgender transitions for minors, the U.K. is reportedly retreating from such measures, with new guidance revealing a stunning discovery. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/iUqxTZN

Ukraine Cites Success in Downing Drones, Fixes Energy Sites

Ukrainian authorities are claiming increasing success in shooting down Iranian-built drones launched by Russia to terrorize the public. Officials are racing to rebuild damaged facilities while ordinary Ukrainians are trying to conserve energy. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qs2dOew

UK Conservatives Pick Rishi Sunak as Next Prime Minister as Major Economic Problems Persist

Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain’s first prime minister of color after being chosen Monday to lead a governing Conservative Party desperate for a safe pair of hands to guide the country through economic and political turbulence. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/yEvzmCD

London Police Take Rare Step After Wrongfully Arresting Christian Evangelist Twice

Police in the U.K. have apologized and paid £10,000 in damages to a female Christian evangelist who they wrongfully arrested multiple times in London.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/WRp963b

China's Xi Expands Powers, Promotes Allies

President Xi Jinping, China’s most powerful leader in decades, has increased his dominance after he was named to another term as head of the ruling Communist Party. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/7vyIwn2

CBN's Operation Blessing Steps Up to Help Those in Need with Their Housing

CBN's Operation Blessing is helping those in need with their housing around the world. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/aGu2Dcj

Boris Again? Britain's Conservatives To Choose a New Prime Minister

One of America's closest allies needs a new prime minister, and its Conservative Party intends to choose one within a week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/DY57CLZ

US: Iranian troops in Crimea Backing Russian Drone Strikes

The White House says the U.S. has evidence that Iranian troops are “directly engaged on the ground” in Crimea supporting Russian drone attacks on Ukraine’s power stations and other key infrastructure. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/v2UjH1s

Seven Killed, Several Missing After Islamic Extremists Attack Catholic Hospital in Democratic Republic of the Congo

A Catholic nun was among seven people killed after a group of Islamic extremists raided Maboya village Wednesday night. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5xLdqYB

Tomb of Original Saint Nicholas Reportedly Found

The tomb of the original Saint Nicholas — the man who inspired the Santa Claus of the modern era — has reportedly been discovered underneath an ancient church in Turkey. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/s1tVOmC

'Pure Acts of Terror': As Winter Approaches in Ukraine, Russia Targets Infrastructure, Leaving Civilians in the Cold

Russia is using its Iranian-made drones to wipe out critical infrastructure in Ukraine. So far, more than 30 percent of the country's power stations have been destroyed. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Or43R0W

UK's Truss Quits After Turmoil Obliterated Her Authority

British Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned — bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party obliterated her authority.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/ptgcCNO

Putin Adds Martial Law in Ukraine Regions, Limits in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down Wednesday on his faltering invasion of Ukraine with a declaration of martial law in four illegally annexed regions and preparations within Russia for draconian new restrictions and crackdowns.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/5gRMoAP

‘Saving One Baby at a Time’: Organization Works in China to Prevent Couples from Aborting, Abandoning Baby Girls

Even though China's population control, "one-child policy" is now a "three-child policy," a stubborn fact remains: many pregnant women are still forced to have abortions, especially if they are having a girl.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/cm8Zj3S

Iran's Elnaz Rekabi, Who Competed Without Hijab, Now in Tehran

Iranian competitive climber Elnaz Rekabi has received a hero’s welcome on her return to Tehran. She arrived back early on Wednesday, after competing in an event in South Korea without wearing a mandatory headscarf required of female athletes from the Islamic Republic.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/EuyoYwC

Their Crime? Being House Church Members: Christian Couple Sentenced to Iran's Notorious Evin Prison

When Iranian authorities requested to see a Christian couple in August, the couple, who are both members of a house church, thought the meeting would be about the return of some of their belongings confiscated earlier by the Islamic regime. Instead, Homayoun Zhaveh and his wife Sara Ahmadi were detained in Tehran's Evin Prison. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/D8mNxQ1

Kyiv Residents Strive for Sense of Normalcy Amid Continued Russian Kamikazie Drone Attacks

The chilling buzz of Iranian-made Shahed drones. That sound has become part of the new normal in Ukraine. Russia has unleashed a wave of drone attacks across the country. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/PGomery

Missiles, Exploding Drones again Hit Ukraine's Power, Water

Air strikes have again pounded energy and infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, part of an apparent quickening effort by Russia to drive Ukrainians into the cold and dark as winter bites.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BzgZfkr

Iran Prison Fire Death Toll Rises to 8 as Protests Continue

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's judiciary raised the death toll Monday in a blaze at Tehran's notorious Evin prison, saying that at least eight prisoners were killed as protests continue nationwide. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/97ItAN1

Ukraine: Explosions Rock Kyiv, Struck by Waves of Drones

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of explosive-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine's capital as families were preparing to start their week early Monday, the blasts echoing across Kyiv, setting buildings ablaze and sending people scurrying to shelters. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8DLg6St

What Do Teens Think of Jesus? In Age of Chaos and Lostness, Massive Study Unveils Fascinating Answers

How do teenagers around the world view Jesus? That was one of the questions at the center of a new study conducted in coordination with a number of well-known Christian organizations. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/Ymwe7fp

Why Saudi Arabia's Hidden Biblical History Could Be at Risk

Some of the most fascinating sites in biblical history are believed to be in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Mount Sinai, where Moses heard from God. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/FGfmrMw

A TED Talk by... the Son of God: Robert Jeffress Explains '18 Minutes with Jesus'

TED Talks have taken the world by storm, with experts doling out facts and knowledge on a plethora of subjects. But what would it look like if Jesus were to give one of these informative speeches today? from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rhIyPv7

'It Should Be Scrapped': Christian Parents Demand Church of England Stop Forcing Kids to Affirm Trans Ideology

Two Christian parents are urging the Church of England to change its guidance for the more than 4,700 primary schools that allow children as young as five to identify as transgender.     from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YBZxF6T

Ukraine's Kyiv Area Hit by Iranian-Made Kamikaze Drones

 Ukraine’s capital region has been struck by Iranian-made kamikaze drones. Rescue workers rushed to the scene as residents awoke to air raid sirens for the fourth consecutive morning following Russia’s major assault across the country earlier this week. Kyiv regional governor Oleksiy Kuleba said the strike early Thursday occurred in the area around the capital.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/gCNTOnW

Belgian Neurologist Says Young Woman Euthanized Prematurely After Mental Struggles From ISIS Attack

A young Belgian woman who survived the Islamic State terror attack in the Brussels airport in 2016 chose to end her own life after suffering from severe depression and PTSD for years following the incident from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/n4D7kAg

Protests in Iran over Woman's Death Reach Key Oil Industry

Workers at refineries crucial for Iran’s oil and natural gas production have protested over the death of a 22-year-old woman. That's according to online videos posted Monday. The demonstrations at Abadan and Asaluyeh mark the first time the unrest surrounding the death of Mahsa Amini threatened Iran's oil and gas industry. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/62dKxWh

Kremlin War Hawks Demand More Devastating Strikes on Ukraine

Moscow’s barrage of missile strikes on cities across Ukraine has elicited celebratory comments from Russian officials and pro-Kremlin pundits, who in recent weeks have actively criticized the Russian military for a series of embarrassing setbacks on the battlefield.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3LDaF8e

Operation Blessing Brings Aid to Typhoon Noru Survivors in Philippines' Remotest Islands

Super Typhoon Noru, the strongest storm to hit the Philippines this year, is affecting half a million Filipinos. Many lost their homes and sources of livelihood, especially those on the islands where Noru, known here as Super Typhoon Karding, made landfall.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4qipS2g

Elon Musk Seeks to Use His Starlink to Help Iranians Battling Oppression

Large-scale protests are ongoing across Iran even after the government restricted internet access and blocked social media apps. Now, U.S. lawmakers are urging the State Department to do more to help the Iranian people. Billionaire Elon Musk seeks to use his Starlink system to break Iranian censorship. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/YmFskdq

Nuclear Risks Rising: Putin Now 'a Cornered Animal', Retaliates for Crimea Bridge Attack

Global leaders are raising fresh concerns that the world is getting closer to a nuclear weapons strike due to escalations on several separate fronts.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/RrXNsOy

Elon Musk Seeks Use His Starlink System to Help Iranians Receive Internet

Large-scale protests are ongoing across Iran even after the government restricted internet access and blocked social media apps. Now, U.S. lawmakers are urging the State Department to do more to help the Iranian people. Billionaire Elon Musk seeks to use his Starlink system to break Iranian censorship. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/B3PQAKR

Explosions Rock Multiple Ukrainian Cities, Including Kyiv

Russia’s military has hurled a barrage of missiles against Ukrainian cities, including the capital Kyiv. The barrage struck civilian targets early Monday in what could be Moscow’s retaliation for the bombing of a key bridge connecting Russia to its annexed territory of Crimea. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/zmokcgq

GREG LAURIE: 'Is a Nuclear Armageddon Close?'

President Biden said, “The risk of nuclear ‘Armageddon’ is at the highest level since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, as Russian officials speak of the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons after suffering massive setbacks in the eight-month invasion of Ukraine.” from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/h1XNfZJ

'Bible Prophecy Is Meant to Be Comforting': End Times Expert Reacts to CNN Claim Christians Suffer From 'Rapture Anxiety'

End times author and expert Jeff Kinley rejected CNN’s coverage of so-called "rapture anxiety," arguing he’s never encountered the term before and believes there are some deep misconceptions about the eschatological belief system. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/sGZvWaN

'Popping a Nuke': Putin May Be Getting Desperate to Preempt a Defeat in Ukraine

Nuclear threats from Moscow and North Korea this week have again raised the specter of nuclear war. During the Cold War, a doctrine called Mutually Assured Destruction kept either side from launching a nuclear missile. But some fear that Vladimir Putin might use a nuke before allowing his forces to be defeated in Ukraine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/oPY9WLx

37 Killed, Mostly Preschoolers at Day Care, in Deadliest Rampage in Thai History

A former policeman burst into a day care center in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing dozens of children and teachers and then firing on more people as he fled in the deadliest rampage in the nation’s history. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/QoYuIHd

OPEC+ Makes Big Oil Cut to Boost Prices, Pump Costs May Rise

The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices for U.S. drivers just ahead of key national elections. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/AmuyDtK

Concerns Grow that Putin Could Use Nuclear Weapons to Preempt a Defeat in Ukraine

Nuclear threats from Moscow and North Korea this week have again raised the specter of nuclear war. During the Cold War, a doctrine called Mutually Assured Destruction kept either side from launching a nuclear missile. But some fear that Vladimir Putin might use a nuke before allowing his forces to be defeated in Ukraine. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/qwuaZiB

Seoul's Reprisal Blows Up After North Korean Missile Success

A malfunctioning South Korean ballistic missile blew up as it plowed into the ground Wednesday during a live-fire drill with the United States that was a reprisal for North Korea's successful launch a day earlier of a weapon that flew over Japan and has the range to strike the U.S. territory of Guam. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/h15df7P

'The Chip Girl': Woman's Microchip Implant in Her Hand Goes Viral

A woman from Las Vegas, Nevada has garnered more than 3 million followers on social media for showing what she can do with a microchip implanted in the back of her hand.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/rhLKfgP

Europe's Road to Energy 'Hell' Was Paved With Green Energy - The White House Wants to Follow

Some Europeans are so angry over sky-high energy bills they've been burning them. Others are starting to gather firewood for winter. These are some of the wealthiest nations in the world, and yet citizens are wondering if they're going to be able to afford to heat their homes when the weather turns cold.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/4lvfw5D

North Korea Sends Missile Soaring over Japan in Escalation

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years, forcing Japan to issue evacuation notices and suspend trains during the flight of the nuclear-capable weapon that could reach the U.S. territory of Guam and beyond.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/XIQjhpt

This Christian Converted to Islam, but Then He Met Jesus in a Supernatural Dream and It Changed Everything

Mike Westerfield was in crisis mode. He was raised as a "religious Christian," but when he had no answers for the Muslim inmates who were giving him Islamic literature at a Florida prison, he did the unthinkable. He converted to Islam. Years later, he met Jesus... from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/BMXzdH4

At Least 125 Die as Tear Gas Triggers Crush at Indonesia soccer match

Police firing tear gas after an Indonesian soccer match in an attempt to stop violence triggered a disastrous crush of fans that has left at least 125 people dead.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/8rNUe3S

Ukraine Presses On with Counteroffensive; Russia Uses Drones

Russia has attacked the Ukrainian president’s hometown with suicide drones. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/KDWbaEq