January 2009 Headlines

Jew Hatred: Jihadists Take Cues from Nazis?

A German professor says that the spirit of the Nazi's "Final Solution" did not die with Hitler's regime, but was passed to Israel's enemies in the Middle East.

Dissecting Iran: What the People Want

TEHRAN, Iran - Americans aren't the only ones experiencing difficult economic times.

Israel Thwarts Major Terror Attack in Europe

Israeli intelligence has helped foil a major Hezbollah terror attack against an Israeli target in Europe.

Iraq on Lockdown for Elections

Iraq has begun implementing tight security measures on the eve of its nationwide provincial elections.

'God' Ad Wars Hit London Buses

CBNNews.com  - A British government agency has approved a campaign to place atheist signs on hundreds of buses and other vehicles across the country.

Anti-Islam Film Sparks Hate Speech Trial

Politician Geert Wilders may be the most widely known Dutchman in the world.

IDF Soldier Killed Near Gaza Border

CBNNews.com - KISSUFIM CROSSING, Israel - An IDF (Israel Defense Forces) non-commissioned officer was killed and three soldiers injured, one seriously, when Palestinians detonated a bomb along the security fence near the Kissufim crossing.

OBI Reaches Milestone with Food Delivery

Operation Blessing International will celebrate another milestone this week - the delivery of one billion pounds of food and relief since its start in 1992.

Car Crashes into Germany Church Roof

CBNNews.com  - Here's something you don't see everyday, a car stuck in the roof of a church.

Christians in Africa Face Persecution

Three Christians who were jailed in a special military prison in Eritrea since October have died.

Mitchell to Visit Middle East this Week

President Barack Obama's new Middle East envoy plans to visit the region this week.

Some Skeptical of New Mideast Envoy

President Barack Obama's pick for special envoy to the Middle East is being met with skepticism by some in Israel.

Students Raise Money for Kenyan Orphans

CBNNews.com  - The gift of giving knows no age nor boundary. This is especially true for one kindergarten class in Mississippi.

EXCLUSIVE: Obama Postpones Repealing 'Global Gag Rule'

CBNNews.com - CBN News has learned that President Barack Obama will not overturn the Mexico City Policy, which would enable taxpayer dollars to be used for federally funded abortions.

Israel and Hamas: Waiting for Obama

One of President Barack Obama's first foreign policy challenges will be trying to resolve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

Ethiopia Reacts to Obama Inauguration

CBNNews.com  - Cheers of support for the new U.S. President Barack Obama echoed around the globe.

The Afghanistan War - Learning from Iraq

HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Tenacity, Toughness and Time - that's what it took to win Iraq's Anbar province which some said was "unwinnable."

Jewish Charity Provides Aid to Israel

CBNNews.com - One group rushing emergency aid to the people of Israel is the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.

Muslim Goes to Prison for Attacking Priest

A Muslim man is going to prison for stabbing a priest in Turkey.

Israelis Kill High Ranking Hamas Leader

JERUSALEM -- Israeli military forces have killed the highest-ranking Hamas leader so far in three weeks of fighting in Gaza.

Hamas Leaders Call For Death to America and Islamic World Conquest

When you hear Israeli officials, terrorism analysts and Islamic experts tell you that Hamas's agenda is, in the end, the same as Al-Qaeda's, you should believe them. Why? Because Hamas leaders say so themselves. Our good friends at MEMRI have provided another invaluable glimpse into the Hamas mindset--and a stark reminder why every  freedom-loving American should stand with Israel as it attempts to root out Hamas terror in Gaza.  You can watch the video here. As you'll see from the clip, Hamas leaders openly advocate not only death to all Jews, but also death to America and, ultimately, a worldwide Islamic caliphate. In the meantime, they may want to keep this in mind as they contimnue their quest to push Israel into the sea. 

A Tangle in China's World Wide Web

China's Internet has gotten a lot of attention in the last few weeks, though much of it seems a bit contradictory.  Although China has more Internet users than ever, restrictions on online content are becoming increasingly stringent.

Bin Laden: Renew Jihad on Israel

CBNNews.com - JERUSALEM, Israel - Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden called for renewed jihad ("holy" war) against Israel for its operation in the Gaza Strip.

Persecution 'Not Tolerated' in Orissa

India's Supreme Court is telling authorities in Orissa that it will not tolerate persecution of religious minorities.

Israel to Expand Gaza Operations

CBNNews.com - Israeli defense officials say they will likely expand their operation in the Gaza Strip soon to add pressure on Egypt to put a halt to weapons smuggling from their borders into the area.

Is Russia Punishing Ukraine?

KIEV, Ukraine -- Russia says it shut off Ukraine's natural gas over a pricing dispute. But some view it as a move to control Ukraine and punish its leaders for moving in a pro-Western direction.

Two Al Qaeda Officials Dead

CBNNews.com -Two top Al Qaeda officials in Pakistan are believed to be dead after a U.S. attack on New Year's Day.

Mideast Conflict: Lebanon Joins the Fray

ISRAEL-GAZA BORDER - Israel may be facing a two-front war. The Jewish state has been fighting on its southwestern border in Gaza for nearly two weeks. Then today, Israel was attacked from the north by rockets from Lebanon. Terrorists fired at least two katyusha rockets from south Lebanon aimed at the coastal Israeli city of Nahariya.

Western Protests Call for Israel's Demise

WASHINGTON - Israel's critics have been out in full force since "Operation Cast Lead" began in Gaza last month.

Bush Weighs in on Gaza Conflict

President Bush spoke out today for the first time on the conflict in Gaza. He put the blame for the bloodshed squarely on Hamas. Click here to watch President Bush's full statement.

Obama and National Security: What to Expect

The war on terror has been the central fight of the Bush administration and since 9-11 there has not been another attack on U.S. soil.

Israel Targets Hamas' Weapon Storage

Israeli warplanes and gunboats bombed more than two dozen Hamas targets Saturday, including weapons storage facilities, training centers and leaders' homes as Israel's offensive against Gaza's Islamic militant rulers entered a second week.Click play for the latest in Israel with CBN News Mideast Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell and CBN News Terror Analyst Erick Stakelbeck.

Billions Say Goodbye to 2008

CBNNews.com - People around the world rang in the New Year, even if a bit less extravagantly in some places than in years past.