February 2010 Headlines

Searching for Paul's Shipwreck on Malta

Malta's Christian heritage all started with a shipwreck, as told in the book of Acts, about 60 AD while the apostle Paul was en route to Rome.

China for Christ in Post-Revolution Era

More than 40 years after the cultural revolution, Chinese Christians are getting bolder about sharing their faith.

Author Josh McDowell Treated Harshly in Egypt

American evangelist and author Josh McDowell experienced rough treatment recently when he tried to visit Egypt.

Christians Under Continued Attacks in Chiapas, Mexico

Christian leaders in Chiapas, Mexico, are calling on state and federal officials to protect evangelicals following an attack in the city of Tumbala.

Ehud Barak Responds to Threats on Israel

Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak responded to recent threats from Iran, Syria and Hezbollah.

Student Pleas for Parents to be Freed in China

A 29-year-old seminary student is asking Christians around the world to help free her parents from prison in China.

Reinhard Bonnke: 50 Years of Ministry

In his years of ministry, Bonnke has preached in nearly every country in front of millions, carrying the same message -- that Africa must be saved.

Olympic Chaplain Reaches Out to Athletes

Derek Spain is one of the many Olympic Chaplains ministering to the athletes at the 2010 Olympic Games.

Quake-Triggered Tsunami Raced across Pacific

The tsunami from Chile's earthquake hit Japan's main islands and the shores of Russia Sunday, but the smaller-than-expected waves prompted the lifting of a Pacific-wide alert.

The Pin Man Shares Gospel Story at Olympics

Hundreds of Christian ministers are in Vancouver, B.C. for the Winter Olympic Games to share the Gospel of Christ.

Adopting from Haiti? Watch Out for Red Tape

Recent legal spats over Haiti orphans has some wondering if adoption is even possible right now. What should you do if you're considering adopting a child from Haiti?

U.S. Misses Gold, Still Leads Medal Count

The U.S. picked up a handful of medals at Thursday's Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, B.C. but not the one most Americans were hoping to win.

Taliban Claims Responsibility for Attacks

The Taliban are claiming responsibility for deadly suicide attacks that killed at least 10 people in the heart of Kabul.

Afghan Gov't In Control of Taliban Stronghold

The Afghan government is now officially in control of the city of Marjah, the Taliban's southern stronghold.

Newfoundland Premier Defends Surgery Choice

The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada is defending his decision to come to the U.S. for heart surgery.

Haiti Criticized for Abandoning Nation's Homeless

Tension is very high between the Haitian government and those left homeless by last month's earthquake. Critics say Haiti has been slow to provide alternative housing.

Paris Airport Begins Use of Body Scanners

France is now using a full-body security scanner for U.S. bound passengers at Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Missionaries Spread Good News at the Olympics

Amid all the excitement over the competition, a group of Christians is using this as an opportunity to preach the Gospel to all nations.

Rising Death Toll in Indonesia Landslide

At least six people have died and more than 60 are believed buried in their homes in a village near Bandung in Indonesia.

Reports: Fourth Taliban Leader Caught in Pakistan

Another top Taliban leader has reportedly been captured in Pakistan, making him the fourth senior Afghan Taliban member caught in recent weeks.

More Survivors Found After Portugal Landslides

Nineteen flood victims feared dead have been found alive on Portugal's island nation of Madeira.

Iran Nuclear Offer Falls Short of World Demands

Iran has formally set out its terms for giving up most of its cache of enriched uranium in a confidential document.

Turkey: 51 Commanders Held for Coup Plot

Turkish police have detained 51 military commanders for allegedly planning to overthrow the Islamic-rooted government.

Iraqi Shiite Family Murdered, Beheaded

Eight members of a Shiite family were murdered and beheaded in the village of Wahda, 20 miles south of Baghad.

Iran Warns Airlines to Use 'Persian Gulf'

Airlines of neighboring countries flying to Iran must use 'Persian Gulf' on their flight monitors or be banned from Iranian airspace.

Bomb Kills at least Seven in Afghanistan

A remote-controlled bomb detonated in front of a government building in southern Afghanistan killed at least seven civilians and wounded 14.

Glenn Penner: A Life's Work for the Persecuted

Persecuted Christians across the globe lost one of their strongest advocates recently.

Judge Gives Infant on Life Support More Time

An infant on life support in Alberta, Canada, was granted more time, Friday, after a judge put the case of Baby Isaiah May on hold until March 11.

Petraeus: Surge in Marjah Just the Start

U.S. General David Petraeus says the surge in the city of Marjah is just the start of a long campaign to defeat the Taliban.

U.S. Skier Bode Miller Claims 1st Gold Medal

America continues to lead the medal count at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, B.C., with the U.S. climbing to 24 medals this weekend.

ElBaradei: Egypt Stagnated under Mubarak

Former U.N. nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei sharply criticized Egypt's ruling system Sunday.

Airstrike Kills at least 21 Afghan Civilians

At least 21 civilians traveling in a convoy were killed by an airstrike on Sunday.

Clean Up Continues in Peru after Deadly Floods

Residents in southern Peru are still cleaning up after last month's deadly flash floods and mudslides.

Costa Ricans Show Support of Christian Values

Costa Rican voters recently elected a president and congressmen who all say they are for upholding traditional Christian values in the country.

Ohno Becomes Most Decorated Winter Olympian

Apolo Anton Ohno made history the hard way, overcoming a rare mistake that dropped him to last place before rallying to earn his record seventh Olympic medal.

Americans Back Home After Jail Time in Haiti

It was a long-awaited homecoming for some of the missionaries arrested in Haiti.

Team USA Wins Gold in Men's Figure Skating

Team U.S.A. has reclaimed the lead in the medal race at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C., surging ahead of Germany with a total of 18 medals six of them gold.

Violence Targets Iraqi Christians

There has been a recent surge in violence against Christians in northern Iraq. At least three Christians have been killed near the city of Mosul this week.

U.S. Marines Dropped into Taliban Strongholds

About two dozen U.S. Marines were dropped from helicopters into Taliban-controlled areas of Marjah before dawn on Friday.

Toyota President to Testify before Congress

Toyota President Akio Toyoda will be in Washington next week to testify about the company's massive recalls in congressional hearings.

Lebanon: Death Penalty for Alleged Conspirators

A Lebanese military court sentenced two men to death for allegedly working with Israeli intelligence.

Netanyahu Urges Leaders to Impose Iran Sanctions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been encouraging some of the world leaders to take tough action to stop Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.

Clinton Urges Muslims to Stop Religious Violence

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is challenging the world's Muslim leaders to allow freedom of worship, stop religious violence and the oppression of women.

Starry Night: Town Fights to Stay in the Dark

In the book of Genesis, it says God created the sun, the moon, and the stars to give light to the earth. And He said it was good.

U.N. Nuke Agency: Iran May Be Working on Arms

United Nations officials warned, Thursday, that Iran may be working on a nuclear warhead, despite previous reports that Tehran stopped such activities in 2003.

Pres. Obama Meets with Dalai Lama

President Obama hosted the Dalai Lama at the White House, Thursday.

U.S., Afghan Troops Face Resistance in Taliban Town

Coalition forces led by U.S. troops are gaining ground in Afghanistan in the biggest offensive there since 2001.

Team U.S.A. Wins Three Gold Medals in One Day

The United States won three gold medals at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. on Thursday and now leads the medal count with 14 overall.

Afghan Taliban Using Human Shields

Taliban fighters holding out in Marjah are increasingly using civilians as human shields.

Canada: Life Sentence for Terror Plot

A judge sentenced a Canadian resident to life in prison on Wednesday for his role in a terror plot against Germany and Austria.

Quake Damage Twice Value of Haiti Economy

Economists have estimated the magnitude 7 earthquake wrought between $8.1 billion and $13.9 billion in damage.

Judge: 8 of the Jailed Missionaries Can Leave

Eight of the 10 U.S. missionaries behind bars in Haiti will be allowed to return home, nearly three weeks after being charged with child trafficking.

U.S. Offensive Against Taliban Continues

U.S. military officials say Taliban resistance in Afghanistan seemed more disorganized, Wednesday, as they marked day five of a major attack against the terrorist group.

Obama, Dalai Lama Public Appearance Uncertain

White House officials aren't saying if President Barack Obama will make a public appearance with the Dalai Lama this week.

Germany Now Ahead of U.S. in Olympic Medals

The U.S. Olympic team was shut out from winning any medals Tuesday during the Winter Games in Vancouver, B.C.

Catholics Worldwide Mark Ash Wednesday

The 40-day period of fasting, which leads up to Easter, is meant to serve as a time of reflection and repentance.

Dubai Police Hunt Killers of Hamas Terrorist

Officials want to track down a hit squad suspected of killing a Hamas terrorist leader in January, while he was staying in a Dubai hotel.

Quebec Doctors Push for the 'Right to Die'

Euthanasia is taking place in hospitals in Quebec, even though it's not legal, according to the president of the province's association of physicians.

Vatican to Post Some World War II Archives

The Vatican plans to post some World War Two archives online to calm the controversy over Pope Pius XII's actions during the Holocaust.

U.S. Leads Medal Count at Olympics

The United States currently has the lead for the most medals won at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.

A Look at Haiti Before & After the Quake

Even before the quake rocked the country on Jan. 12, corruption and poverty have made Haiti the poorest country in the Western hemisphere for more than a century.

Haiti President: 3 Years Needed to Move Rubble

Preval says it would take "1,000 trucks moving rubble for 1,000 days" before people could even begin to rebuild.

Taliban's No. 2 Leader Captured in Pakistan

U.S. officials say Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban's No. 2 leader, was arrested by American and Pakistani forces in a joint operation.

Hamas 'Detains' UK Journalist 15 Days

Hamas officials said Monday that a British freelance journalist detained in Gaza will be held for 15 days.

Two Dead in Lebanon Shootout

Clashes between Islamic groups in a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon on Monday left at least two people dead.

U.S. Forces Push Through Taliban Stronghold

U.S. Marine and Afghan units pressed deeper into the Taliban haven of Marjah on Monday.

London's Islamic Radicals Speak Out

CBN News went to London for exclusive interviews with a number of leading Islamic radicals who live there with the full knowledge of the British government.

Belgian Head-on Train Crash Kills 18

Belgian officials report that two commuter trains were involved in a head-on collision Monday after one ran a stop light at rush hour, killing at least 18 people.

Laos Christians Forced from Church at Gunpoint

The group of police, local officials and villagers put guns to the heads of the Christians and demanded they renounce Christ.

Clinton: Iran is Becoming a Military Dictatorship

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said this weekend that Iran is looking more and more like a military dictatorship.

Five Sentenced for Terror Plots in Australia

An Australian court Monday sentenced five Muslim men to prison terms of 23 to 28 years.

CBN News Special: Haiti After the Earthquake

Thousands crowded the streets of Haiti Feb. 12, to mark one month after the devastating earthquake. Watch this special on how hope is rising from the rubble.

Olympic Sliding Resumes on Fast Track

It was a decision Olympic officials made with the "emotional component" of athletes in mind following the death of a Georgian competitor.

Ukraine's Future Hope Beyond School Walls

The countries of the former Soviet Union are wracked with social problems stemming decades of atheistic communism. Christians say their best hope is to reintroduce biblical values to society.

Bombs Slow U.S. Advance in Taliban Stronghold

Bombs and booby traps slowed the advance of thousands of U.S. Marines and Afghan soldiers moving Saturday through the Taliban-controlled town of Marjah.

Army Closes in on Taliban Stronghold

The U.S. Army is preparing to launching a major offensive against a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan.

Challenges Arise for Winter Olympic Games

About 55,000 people are expected at Friday evening's opening ceremonies for the 21st Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Christian Filmmaker's Remains Found in Haiti

The body of a missing Christian filmmaker has been found in the ruins of the collapsed Hotel Montana in Haiti.

Aid Group: Bad Time for Missions to Haiti

Operation Blessing President Bill Horan says security is a major concern in Haiti and is urging churches to send prayers instead of missionaries.

Church of England Recognizes U.S. Church

The Church of England is taking a small step to recognize the new breakaway Episcopal group in the U.S., the Anglican Church in North America.

Judge: Detained Americans Should Be Released

The 10 American missionaries accused of kidnapping kids in Haiti may spend the weekend in jail, despite a Haitian judge ruling that they should be released.

Iran Protesters Rally on Anniv. Despite Risks

Thousands of people marched in the streets of Iran Thursday. Many were opposition protesters, who risked their lives to stand up against their government.

'Good Samaritan' Reaches Out to Fellow Haitians

When the SOS call along Haiti's Avenue Pouplard went unanswered, earthquake survivors began to pull together.

Haitian Man Survives after 27 Days under Rubble

Doctors in Haiti are treating an earthquake survivor they believe spent 27 days under the rubble.

Iran Proclaims Success with Uranium Enrichment

Iran's Islamic regime is celebrating 31 years in power by cracking down on political opponents and producing uranium enriched to a higher level.

Russia: U.S. Missle Defense a Threat

U.S. missile defense plans are a threat to Russian national security, Russia's top military officer said Tuesday.

Afghans Airlift Bodies as Avalanche Deaths Soar

Helicopters ferried rescuers to and bodies away from the site of massive avalanches that blocked an important mountain pass north of Kabul.

Iranians Call on West to Help Bring Down Regime

Massive demonstrations are expected Thursday in Tehran for the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

New Lawyer: Missionaries Acted in Good Faith

The new attorney for 10 American missionaries charged with child kidnapping says he believes the group had authorization to take the children.

Obama Slaps New Sanctions against Iran

The punitive measures are intended to target affiliates of the Guard for their alleged involvement in producing and distributing weapons of mass destruction.

China Warns Economic Retaliation Against U.S.

China is not happy with the U.S., because of its recent arms sales to Taiwan and some high-level Chinese military officers want to try something different to punish America.

Investigator: Demjanujuk's Testimony Inconsistent

A top German investigator testified Tuesday that there are inconsistencies in John Demjanjuk's story.

Iranians Attack Italian Embassy

About 100 Iranians protested Tuesday in front of the Italian embassy in Teheran, shouting "Death to Italy, Death to Berlusconi.

Freedom Group to Congress: Promote Religious Rights

The Commission on International Religious Freedom is telling the U.S. Congress that America should promote religious rights overseas.

Iran Threatens Western Powers with 'Punch'

Iran's top ruler has promised to "punch" the western powers this week in a way that will "leave them stunned."

Pakistan Police Foil Attack on Hotel

Pakistan police arrested six Taliban militants Tuesday who they say were plotting an attack against Americans staying in the city of Lahore.

Toyota Recalls 437,000 Priuses Globally

Toyota Motor Co. is now recalling nearly half a million of its flagship Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide for brake problems.

Dubai Tower Closed a Month after Opening

The world's tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening.

Costa Rica Elects First Woman President

Costa Ricans have elected their first woman president, who promised to continue free market policies in Central America's most stable nation.

Iran Steps Up Its Uranium Enrichment

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ordered his country's atomic agency to begin enriching uranium to a higher level.

Charity Aid Group Drills to Fill Haiti's Water Shortage

In Haiti, basic necessities like water are in short supply. In response, CBN's Operation Blessing is tapping the ground to fill the need.

U.S. Missionaries Fire Their Haitian Lawyer

Another attorney for the group says the Haitian lawyer wanted $60,000 to bribe officials to release them.

Quake Victims Find Creative Ways to Express Pain

While the Jan. 11 earthquake has taken a physical toll on the people of Haiti, it has also changed many emotionally. Some have found creative ways to express their pain.

Massive Flooding Cripples Southern Peru

The Peruvian government has airlifted 3,900 villagers and tourists from a tourist destination in southern Peru after they were stranded after a week of torrential rains and mudslides.

Reporter's Notes: A First-Hand View of Haiti

CBN News International Correspondent George Thomas recaps what he saw while reporting from Haiti for more than two weeks following the quake.

Whaler, Activist Ship Collide Off Antarctica

The anti-whaling ship the Bob Barker and a Japanese harpoon boat collided in the icy waters off Antarctica - the second major clash this year.

Red Cross Staffer Freed after Months in Chad

A French agronomist who was kidnapped in Chad in November was freed Saturday in Sudan after 89 days in captivity.

Lebanon: Black Box of Ethiopian Jet Located

Search crews have located the black box under parts of the tail of the Ethiopian Airlines jet that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea last month

Militant Video Shows Abducted American in Iraq

A Shiite militant group in Iraq has posted an Internet video showing an American it says it abducted.

Human Rights Lawyer Feared Dead in China

International human rights activists are asking the United Nations to help find a missing Chinese attorney.

India Forms New Climate Change Panel

India is forming its own panel on global warming, because the Indian government says it cannot rely on on the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Toyota to Recall 270,000 Prius Models

Toyota Motor Corp. is set to recall 270,000 Prius hybrids, because of problems with their brakes.

Venezuelan Police Break Up Student Protest

Police used tear gas, plastic bullets and water cannons to scatter hundreds of students protesting against the government.

U.S. Missionaries in Haiti Ask to Await Trial at Home

The 10 U.S. missionaries charged with kidnapping in Haiti are asking to come home until their trial, despite a court ruling that they remain in jail without bail.

N. Korea to Release American Missionary

North Korea says it has decided to free a detained American missionary who crossed its border to raise human rights issues.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2010

I got home late Thursday night and the time has flown by. Some of you have written and asked, “Are you home? Are you OK?”

Home-Schooled German Boy Returned to Family

A 10-year-old German boy the government had removed from his home for being home-schooled has been returned to his mother.

'Lady Al Qaeda' Suspect Convicted of Murder

Aafia Siddiqui, the woman dubbed "Lady al Qaeda" has been convicted of attempted murder of Americans in Afghanistan.

U.S.: Taliban's Mehsud Likely Dead

U.S. counterterrorism officials believe Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud died following a missile attack last month.

Pakistan: 3 U.S. Soldiers Killed in Roadside Blast

Three U.S. soldiers traveling with Pakistani security forces were killed Wednesday in a roadside bomb blast in northwest Pakistan, officials said.

Iran Launches Research Rocket into Space

Iran successfully launched a rocket on Wednesday carrying a mouse, turtle and worms into space for research purposes.

Ahmadinejad: Swap Prisoners for U.S. Hikers

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad proposed swapping three American hikers being held in Tehran for Iranians in U.S. prisons.

Bombing Near Pakistani Girls School Kills Six

A bomb shook the opening ceremony at a Pakistani girls school, killing at least seven and wounding 70 others on Wednesday.

Detained Missionaries Await Fate from Haitian Judge

Ten American Baptist missionaries from Idaho are still waiting for a Haitian judge to decide whether they will be charged with child trafficking.

Could Jailed Missionaries in Haiti be Charged?

Instead of making the trip to America, 33 Haitian children--many of them orphans-- remain on their island, fearful and uncertain about their future.

Iraq: Female Suicide Bomber Kills 54

A female suicide bomber detonated her explosives inside a way station for Shiite pilgrims Monday, killing 54 people.

Criticism of Haitian Government Increasing

Hundreds gathered Monday at a gravel pit where the bodies of countless earthquake victims were dumped.

U.S. Military Resuming Haiti Medical Flights

The U.S. military will resume flying Haitian earthquake victims to the United States for medical treatment.

Malaysia Charges 3 Muslims for Church Firebombing

The Malaysian government has charged three Muslim men with firebombing a church.

Haiti Could Face Major Disease Outbreak

Haiti could soon face an outbreak of diseases due to the lack of enough shelter and bathroom facilities.

Pakistani Forces Battle Taliban on Sunday

Pakistani forces killed 15 Taliban terrorists following an attack on a military post and convoy in the northwest region.