July 2010 Headlines

Atheism Aside: Peter Hitchens' Journey to Faith

One of Britain's most famous journalists and outspoken atheists has become a Christian. This has led to a very public literary debate with his older brother Christopher.

Khmer Rouge Jailor Sentenced to 19 Years

Some Cambodians are upset over the sentence given to the former chief jailer of the nation's notorious Khmer Rouge regime that killed nearly 2 million people.

New President: God Can Save the Philippines

The Philippines is dealing with fallout from years of government corruption. Now, newly elected President Benigno Aquino said the country must look to God for help.

Pakistan Flood Recedes, Disease Threat Remains

Flood waters have started to recede in Pakistan after the worst flooding in country's history.

Ex-Soviet Country Faces Communist-Era Persecution

Christians in Central Asia say the harsh treatment they are receiving is reminiscent of the persecution they experienced in the Communist era.

Pastors Take Godly Approach on Border Violence

Violent cartels have been blamed for robberies and even murders in Mexico, yet despite the risk, pastors are taking the gospel to the streets.

Death Toll Rising in Pakistan Floods

The death toll in three days of flooding in Pakistan reached at least 267 on Friday.

Family Continues Daughter's Mission to Haiti Orphans

A family in Washington state is following the journey of a loved one who died helping to serve orphans in Haiti.

Israel Denies Claims Jordan River is Polluted

Israel is rejecting charges that part of the Jordan River is polluted and unsafe for baptisms.

2nd U.S. Sailor's Body Recovered in Afghanistan

A second U.S. Navy sailor who went missing in a dangerous part of eastern Afghanistan was found dead and his body recovered.

Karzai: Release of War Docs Endangers Afghans

President Karzai said the intelligence records contain the names of Afghans who have cooperated with NATO-led forces, providing information about the Taliban.

A Farewell to Bullfights in Northeastern Spain

Lawmakers in the Catalan parliament in northeastern Spain voted to ban bullfighting beginning in 2012.

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Pakistan Plane Crash Kills All On Board

A passenger jet crashed in Pakistan early Wednesday morning, killing all 152 people aboard in the worst plane crash in the country's history.

'Fat Tax' Would Cover Germany's HC Costs

Germans who are overweight could end up paying more for their health insurance.

WikiLeaks: We Don't Know Source of Leak

The editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks said Tuesday he did not know who sent his organization some 92,000 classified U.S. files on the war in Afghanistan.

Africa Readies Troops for Somalia, U.S. Funding

U.S. to help bankroll thousands of new African troops to fight al-Qaeda-linked terrorists in Somolia.

France Declares War on al Qaeda

France has declared war on al-Qaeda, attacking a base camp in North Africa, after terrorists killed a French aid worker taken hostage in April.

U.S., S. Korea Conduct High Profile Drills

The U.S. and South Korea are conducting high profile naval exercises near the South Korean coast on the 57th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War.

China Faces Worst Flooding in Decade

A frantic search is underway for flood victims in southern China after rising waters have left hundreds of people trapped.

UK Hospital Trust Proposes Bible Ban

The Scriptures may not be a source of comfort anymore at one British hospital.

Twin Car Bombs Kill 25 in Iraq

Two car bombs targeting Shiite pilgrims during a religious festival in Karbala killed 25 people on Monday.

Britain's Socialized Health Care System Changing?

The British government has proposed a plan in hopes of cutting costs. The plan will shift its health system from a centralized bureaucracy to doctors at the local level.

Taliban Claim to Capture U.S. Sailor, Kill Another

The Taliban claimed they killed a U.S. sailor and kidnapped another as NATO forces ramped up a massive search for the servicemen.

UK Weighs Religious Elements in Gay Ceremonies

Plans are being considered to introduce religious aspects to civil unions in the United Kingdom, causing concern among evangelical Christians there.

Death Toll at Germany's Love Parade Rises to 19

The death toll at Germany's Love Parade festival rose to 19.

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Leads Drills with S.Korea

A nuclear-powered U.S. supercarrier led an armada of warships in exercises off the Korean peninsula on Sunday.

U.S. Navy Service Members Missing in Afghanistan

Two U.S. Navy service members disappeared in a dangerous area of eastern Afghanistan, prompting a massive air and ground search and appeals on local radio stations for their safe return.

Charity Group Helps Feed the Hungry in Niger

CBN's Operation Blessing International is helping to build food banks and seed centers to help feed the hungry.

Argentine Officials Refuse to Marry Homosexuals

State officials in Argentina are refusing to comply with the country's new gay marriage law.

Court Fines NZ School for Firing Gay Sports Coach

A Christian school in New Zealand that fired a coach because he was gay, has been ordered by a court to pay up and apologize.

Christian Brothers Murdered in Pakistan

The murders occurred as the men were leaving a court in Faisalabad, where they were on trial for blasphemy against Islam.

U.S., N. Korea Tensions High at Asian Conference

North Korea's recent attacks on a South Korean warship has tensions between the United States and the rogue state spiking.

Under Fire, Kyrgystan Judge Stands for Righteousness

Christian judge Anarkul Toksobayeva was changed along with her country after a revolution ended the reign of Kyrgyzstan President Kurmanbek Bakiyev.

Desmond Tutu to Retire from Public Life

Former Anglican archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa said he will retire from public life when he turns 79 in October of this year.

Int'l Monetary Fund Cancels Haiti's $268 Million Debt

The IMF will also lend the earthquake devastated country $60 million to help it rebuild.

China Oil Spill Threatens Sea Life, Water

China's largest reported oil spill emptied beaches along the Yellow Sea as its size doubled Wednesday.

Second Shooting Casts Doubt on Afghan Forces

An Afghan army sergeant opened fire at an army base, killing two American civilian trainers before being shot dead.

U.K. Students Failing in Faith?

Schools in England have taught core values of the Christian faith for years. Yet, a new report reveals students in are confused about their Christian heritage.

U.S. Announces New Sanctions Against North Korea

The Obama administration moved Wednesday to push new sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons program.

U.S. Issues Pakistan Aid to Improve War Relations

The U.S. has announced a wave of new aid projects for Pakistan in an effort to overcome concern among leaders of the Afghan war and encourage security reform.

China Passes U.S. as Top Energy Consumer

China has overtaken the United States as the world's largest energy consumer, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.

British PM, Obama Critical of Lockerbie Bomber Release

President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron pushed aside calls for an investigation into a link between BP and last year's Lockerbie bomber release.

Syria Bans Full Islamic Veil at Universities

Syria has forbidden the country's students and teachers from wearing the niqab - the full Islamic veil at universities.

CBN's WorldReach Targets Largest Group in India

Millions of people are hearing about the Gospel of Christ through a daily TV program in the country of India.

Officials Say Gunmen Killed 17 at Party in Mexico

The killings happened on Sunday in the city of Torreon located in the border state of Coahuila.

Clinton Seeks More Pakistan-Afghan Cooperation

Pakistan and Afghanistan sealed a landmark trade deal as Secretary of State Clinton pushed the two to step up civilian cooperation and work together against al-Qaeda.

Suicide Bomber Kills at least 48 in Iraq

A suicide bomber ripped through a line of Sunni Muslims near an Iraqi military base, killing nearly 50 people.

Train Collision in India Kills Dozens

Two passenger cars and one luggage car were destroyed by what appears to be the result of human error.

New Australian PM Calls Aug Elections

Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who was once considered too far left to win a national vote, called elections just three weeks after taking power.

Police Arrest 20 Suspects in Uganda Bombing

Uganda's inspector general of police says 20 suspects have been arrested in connection with the Uganda bomb attacks that killed 76 people.

Car Bomb Signals New Level in Mexican Drug War

A drug cartel has used a car bomb for the first time in Mexico's decades-long fight against traffickers, setting a deadly trap against federal police.

Church of England Allows Women Bishops

The Church of England's ruling body has agreed to the controversial decision to allow the ordination women bishops.

Argentine Senate Legalizes Gay Marriage

In addition to marriage, the measure also grants adoption rights to same-sex couples.

Saving Haiti One Village at a Time

In Pignon, Haiti, two brothers are working to change the lives of thousands living in poverty and give them the tools they need to rebuild.

Missionaries Injured in Ugandan Bombings

Five members of an American missionary team from a Pennsylvania church were among the wounded, but all are expected to recover.

BP Involved in Lockerbie Bomber Release?

Four U.S. senators say evidence suggests BP could financial benefit from last year's release of the Lockerbie bomber and want the oil company to be investigated.

Iranian Scientist Returns Home

Nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri got a heroes welcome in Tehran, Iran, after claims he was captured by the U.S.

Haiti Victims Still Rely on Charities for Basic Needs

The people of Haiti rely on help from outside charity agencies for the most basic needs, including food and clean water.

Eight U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

Eight U.S. soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Deadly Typhoon Strikes Philippine Islands

The first typhoon of the year to strike the Philippines has caused widespread damage in the capital city of Manila and has left at least 22 people dead.

What Did He Know? Scientist Returns to Iran

Shahram Amiri, the Iranian nuclear scientist who recently surfaced in Washington, D.C., is returning to his homeland in an apparent defection gone wrong.

French Parliament Approves Burqa Ban

A ban on wearing Muslim burqas is one step closer to becoming law in France.

Stakelbeck on Terror - New Show from CBN News

CBN News sits down with Nadim Gemayel, a Christian member of Lebanon's parliament who says Hezbollah has hijacked his country and he aims to take it back.

Haiti Still Struggling, More Aid Coming

Former President Bill Clinton has announced $1 million in new grants to promote job growth in Haiti and help the country rebuild.

Alleged 'Barefoot Bandit' Faces Bahamas Judge

The 19-year-old American, whose real name is Colton Harris-Moore, is facing charges for a two-year crime spree that turned him into a kind of folk hero.

French Parliament Set to Approve Ban on Face Veils

France's lower house of parliament appeared ready Tuesday to approve a ban on burqa-like Islamic veils.

Church of England Votes to Allow Women Bishops

On Monday, the church's national governing body, the General Synod, voted to pave the way to allow women to become bishops with full authority.

Cuba Frees Seven Political Prisoners

Cuba freed seven political prisoners on Monday and sent them and their families to exile in Spain.

Rising Civilian Death Toll in Afghan Violence

While the nuber of Afghan civilians killed by international forces is dropping, more civilians are dying in escalating violence.

Terror Euphemisms: Helping or Hurting the Enemy?

Terms like "Islamic radicalism" and "Islamic extremist" are no longer being used by the Obama administration, leaving many counter-terrorism experts concerned.

'Barefoot Bandit' Nabbed in the Bahamas

Colton Harris-Moore was apprehended just off Eleuthera Island after a high-speed boat chase, Bahamian authorities said Sunday.

Soccer Coach Helps Haiti's Tent Kids

Soccer coach Ricardo Pierre-Louis has teamed up with One Hope Ministry to host soccer clinics for the kids living in Haiti's tent cities.

Spain Celebrates First World Cup Title

A worldwide television audience was watching when Spain won their first ever World Cup soccer title on Sunday in a match against the Netherlands.

Missionaries, U.S. Citizen Victims in Uganda Attacks

Terror bombings in Uganda have killed 74 people watching the World Cup finals.  One American was among them as well as several missionaries who were wounded.

Filipino Dressmaker 'Sews' Seeds in Community

Nelia Tallod teaches dressmaking to poor people throughout the Philippines as part of a mobile training program for Operation Blessing International.

Church of England Denies Gay Priest's Ordination

Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams was set to back the elevation of Rev. Jeffrey John to bishop, but a church committee decided to reject him as a nominee.

Quake Trauma: Team Works to Help Haiti Heal

For many Haitians, recovering from January's quake is about more than rebuilding and healing physically.  It's about mentally overcoming a trauma like no other.

German Artist Shares Inspiration for Worship Album

After singing with secular artists like Beyonce and Justin Timberlake, German artist Déborah Rosenkranz is now working on a new worship album.

Largest Stash of Gold Coins Found in UK

An amateur treasure hunter has stumbled across the largest hoard of gold coins ever found in the United Kingdom.

Al Qaeda Releases English Magazine Online

Al Qaeda has released a magazine aimed at English-speaking jihadists that includes dozens of pages of photos and text promoting violent attacks against the West.

Gay Couple Sues Bed and Breakfast for Moral Stance

Owners of a bed and breakfast in Cornwall, England are facing legal action for refusing a double room to a gay couple.

Rains Force Evacuations along the Rio Grande

The Rio Grande River is still rising along the U.S.-Mexico border and forcing evacuations on both sides of the country.

North Korean Refugees Risk Life for Freedom

Many starving North Koreans found themselves fleeing to nearby China after a famine in the 1990s.  But escaping the brutal dictatorship became a dangerous feat.

Indonesia Islamists Open Front against Christians

Christians have been targeted by extremist Muslim leaders in Indonesia after rumors spread that believers were conducting a mass baptism.

Charity Aid Group Educates Indonesian Children

CBN's Operation Blessing International is helping poor Indonesian children learn how technology can help their health.

Unrestricted Abortion Law goes into Effect in Spain

Hundreds of protestors rallied outside the capital in Madrid over a new abortion law in Spain that allows unrestricted abortions in the first 14 weeks of pregnancy.

Christian Prisoner in N. Korea Attempts Suicide

An American Christian serving an eight-year prison sentence in North Korea tried to kill himself, North Korea's official news agency reported Friday.

U.S., Russia Swap Spies in Vienna

Ten Russian spies were on their way to Moscow early Friday to be exchanged for four Russian nationals accused of spying for the U.S.

Pakistani Suicide Bomber Kills at least 48

A suicide bomber on a motorcycle struck outside a government office Friday killing at least 48 people and wounding around 80.

Three Arrested in Norway Al Qaeda Bomb Plot

Authorities in Norway say they believe the men were planning attacks with portable peroxide bombs.

Russia-U.S. Spy Swap Appears to be in Motion

The two countries worked out a deal to trade suspected Russian spies for American agents currently being held in Russia.

Attacks across Baghdad Kill more than 50

Terrorists struck across Baghdad on Wednesday, killing more than 50 people.

Cuba to Release Remaining Political Prisoners

Cuba has agreed to release 52 political prisoners following negotiations with the Roman Catholic Church, marking the country's largest mass liberation in decades.

Debate Continues over Islamic Veils in France

President Nicolas Sarkozy's government says a ban is needed to protect oppressed women and to promote equality between the sexes.

Britain Marks 5th Anniversary of Terror Attack

Prime Minister David Cameron marked the fifth anniversary of the July 7, 2005, suicide bombings on three subway cars and a bus.

French Parliament Debates Ban on Burqa

France's justice minister went before parliament Tuesday to defend a bill that would ban burqa-style Islamic veils in public.

U.S. Eyes U.N. Peacekeepers for Iraq After 2011

Army Gen. Ray Odierno says U.N. peacekeepers may be needed after American troops leave in 2011 if tensions between Kurds and Arabs aren't resolved.

N. Korean Defector Says Gov't Killed Evangelist

A North Korean defector says the government tortured and killed his brother for spreading the gospel.

CBN WorldReach's 'Turning Point' Gets New Host

CBN Worldreach is launching a new season of its popular global program "Turning Point International" this week with a new host.

US Supports Democratic Forces in Georgia

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged U.S. support for Georgia, which is seeking to consolidate its democracy.

China Sentences Geologist to 8 Years

An American geologist detained and tortured by China's state security agents over an oil industry database was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Congo: Tanker Blast Survivors Recovering

Survivors from a massive tanker blast that killed at least 230 people recovered in a crumbling eastern Congo hospital Sunday.

Lebanon's Top Shiite Cleric Dies

Lebanon's top Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah, died Sunday after a long illness.

Charity Aid Group Provides Houses in El Salvador

Operation Blessing International recently helped some families in El Salvador get new homes.

Mexican Gang Fight Kills 21 near Arizona Border

A massive gun battle between Mexican gangs left 21 dead 12 miles from the Arizona border.

Australia's New PM Admits Being an Atheist

Australia's new Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she does not believe in God.

Survey: 1 in 9 Historic U.K. Churches at Risk

In the United Kingdom, hundreds of historic churches are at risk, according to a new study.

Suspect in Russian Spy Ring Vanishes in Cyprus

An alleged member of a Russian spy ring that operated under deep cover in America vanished in Cyprus on Wednesday.

Al-Qaeda Launches English-language Magazine

Al-Qaeda launched its first online propaganda magazine in English on Tuesday.