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February 2012 Headlines

Under Siege? Spain Resists Islamic 'Invasion'

The Koran instructs Muslims to conquer the whole world for Islam. It happened 1,300 years ago in Spain -- and some say it's happening again.

Syrian Army General Assassinated in Damascus

Gunmen assassinated an army general in Damascus Saturday in the first killing of a high ranking military officer in the Syrian capital since the uprising against President Bashar Assad's regime began in March.

Fleeing N. Korea: Persecuted Christian Starts New Life

Some North Koreans have been able to escape from the Communist country and its strict human rights violations. Kim Eun Jin is one of those survivors.

Victim of Muslim Ambush Turns Tragedy to Triumph

Shirlyn Macasarte survived a fierce attack only to be crippled for life. Today, she's turned her personal nightmare into a blessing for others.

Marilyn Hickey: Thousands of Miracles in Pakistan

Last month, Bible teacher and evangelist Marilyn Hickey held a series of gospel meetings in Karachi, the 10th largest city in the world and the largest Muslim city in the world.

Muslim Brotherhood Calls for New Gov't in Egypt

The Muslim Brotherhood demanded Thursday that Egypt's ruling generals give up their power over the current government.

Group Makes Woman's Chocolate Business Sweeter

Operation Blessing International, the Virginia Beach, Va.-based charity aid organization, is helping a grandmother in Mexico with her own business.

Koreans Call Out North's Human Rights Violations

More than 200,000 prisoners are believed to be held in the camps. Some of them are Christians who were sent to the jails simply for professing faith in Christ.

Syrian Army Kill Hundreds as Rebels Wait for Help

President Bashar al-Assad's regime has earned worldwide outrage for months of violence against its own citizens. Yet, military assistance is slow in coming.

Ex-Muslim Boy Clings to Faith Despite Beatings

Here's just one example of Christians in other countries who are attacked and sometimes even killed because of their faith, especially if they're converts from Islam.

Hope of Finding Philippine Quake Victims Fades

Rescue teams are losing hope of finding any survivors in the landslides triggered by Monday's powerful earthquake in the Philippines.

Diplomatic Crisis Deepens over Charged Americans

The long-time U.S. ally now appears to be playing a hostile game of chicken, with American pro-democracy workers caught in the middle.

Syrian Carnage Continues Unabated

For the fifth successive day, government troops continued the onslaught in the central Syrian city of Homs Wednesday.

Basketball Opens Doors to Minister to Africa Youth

One American ministry is trying to change a central African country's destiny by focusing on young people.

Europe Snow Freezes Global Warming Claims

The European Union considers global warming to be a scientific fact. But now that Europe is in the freezer, many climate experts have gone silent.

UK Could Release al Qaeda-Linked Extremist on Bail

A British court has ruled that Abu Qatada, an extremist Islamic cleric with alleged ties to al Qaeda, should be released on bail.

US Protests Assad by Closing Embassy in Damascus

The United States closed its embassy in Syria Monday to protest the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

US Threatens Cut in Aid if Egypt Tries 19 Americans

Egypt plans to put 19 Americans on trial for illegally using foreign funds to provoke unrest. The U.S. has threatened to cut off aid if Egypt it goes through with the trial.

Syrian Forces Continue Deadly Assault on City

Government forces continued to bombard the central Homs Monday with mortars and artillery fire, the third day of a relentless assault by Syrian forces.

Samaritan's Purse Bible School Bombed in Sudan

Eight bombs were dropped on the Heiban Bible College in South Kordofan state near the border with South Sudan.

Supreme Leader: Iran Will Support Israel's Enemies

Iran's supreme leader announced Friday that his country will support any nation that confronts Israel, saying the Jewish state is a "cancer" to be "cut."

Charity Rescues Guatemalan Woman's Livelihood

A struggling Guatemalan woman almost lost her store until Operation Blessing stepped in and provided all the supplies needed to get it running again.

US Missionary Couple Martyred in Mexico

An American missionary couple were killed in northern Mexico during an apparent robbery, outside of Monterrey.

US Strike Kills Southeast Asia's Top Terrorist

Malaysian Zulkifli bin Hir, also known as Marwan, was a top leader of the regional al Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyah terror network.

White House Plans to End Combat Role in Afghanistan

The White House plans to end combat in Afghanistan in 2013, switching focus for U.S. forces on training and supporting Afghan forces.

Egypt Soccer Fans Rush Field, 74 Dead

At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said Wednesday.

UN: Iran Must Prove Nuke Program Is Peaceful

Officials in both Jerusalem and Washington sounded new warnings Wednesday about Iran's nuclear program and the possibility of an attack.

One Person Killed as Dakar Protests Turn Violent

An Associated Press reporter saw the young man fall to the ground when a tank-like truck drove through the crowd.

Afghan Man to Appeal Canada Honor-Killing Verdict

One of three members of a Muslim family in Canada, convicted of killing three teenage sisters and another woman, intends to appeal the verdict.

British Men Confess to Stock Exchange Bomb Plot

Four British men pleaded guilty Wednesay to an al Qaeda-inspired plot to bomb the London Stock Exchange.

Russia Balks at UN Resolution on Syrian Fighting

Russia, one of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's strongest allies, said it will veto any United Nations action against Damascus.