September 2010 Headlines

Romanian Gypsies' Revival Stirs Hope for Change

Many gypsies in Europe face a life of poverty and deprivation. But for gypsies in Romania, a revival has led to a relationship with God and hope for the future.

Stakelbeck on Terror | The Muslim Brotherhood

In this week's sepcial episode, CBN News examines the Muslim Brotherhood -- a group committed to jihad, sharia law and establishing Islamic domination in the U.S.

Donated Wheelchairs Keep God's Love Rolling

In their 30 years as volunteers for a medical mission in the Philippines, Grace Pingoy and her husband discovered the need for wheelchairs for their patients.

Neo-Nazism: Spirit of Hitler Still Alive in Germany

Though not a widespread phenomenon, the neo-Nazi movement continues to exist in small pockets across Germany.

Pakistan Blocks Supply Route, Tensions Rise

Tensions are escalating between Pakistan and the United States after Pakistan blocked a vital supply route for U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan

Official: Germans, Brits Behind European Terror Plot

A Pakistani intelligence official says eight Germans and two British brothers are behind a recent terror plot against European cities.

Cape Town to Host Lausanne Evangelical Congress

Evangelicals from around the world will be gathering in Cape Town, South Africa from Oct. 16-25 for the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization.

Aid Group's Miss. Fish Fight Malaria in Haiti

Operation Blessing International is helping to fight the malaria and they're doing it with the help of a tiny fish from Mississippi.

N. Korea Releases Photos of Kim Jong Un

Pictures of North Korea's heir apparent revealed a chubby-faced young man wearing a communist-style black suit and a sober expression.

Intel Officials Uncover Terrorist Plot in Europe

Intelligence officials in several countries have intercepted a credible terror threat to carry out a series of major, coordinated series of commando style terror attacks.

Some Drone Strikes Tied to Terror Plot

Some missile strikes by unmanned U.S. drones in Pakistan were aimed at disrupting suspected terrorist plots aimed at Europe.

Hundreds Feared Dead in Mexican Landslides

Hundreds of people are feared dead in a rural Mexican community after a Tuesday morning landslide buried as many as 300 homes.

U.S., Iraqi Mothers Remember Fallen Children

American and Iraqi mothers united over the weekend for the inaugural "Hugs for Healing" event to remember their loved ones lost to war and violence.

Troops Continue Offensive in Taliban 'Green Zone'

Thousands of U.S. and Afghan troops have launched a major combat offensive in the Kandahar region of Afghanistan.

North Korea's Kim Makes Son 4-Star General

Experts say the promotion is a sign that the son is slated to succeed his father as leader of the reclusive nation.

Lawmakers Spotlight N.Korea Sex Trafficking

The House Human Rights Commission hosted a congressional hearing shining a spotlight on how China is ignoring the plight of North Korean refugees.

Chavez Aiming to Keep Control in Legislative Vote

President Hugo Chavez was seeking to hold on to his dominant control of Venezuela's congress on Sunday in elections that put his popularity to a critical test.

The Good Coup? Honduras One Year Later

The Central American nation of Honduras has finally started to rebuild its government after last year's political coup.

Popular French 700 Club Broadcast Across Europe

The French version of The 700 Club has become so popular with viewers that it is now going to be broadcast throughout Europe.

 

Afghan Taliban Kidnap British Aid Worker

British officials are in contact with the family of a British aid worker abducted in Afghanistan.

Shoeshine Boys Find Confidence in Christ

According to a recent census there are 3,600 shoeshine boys in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia.

Plane Arrives in Pakistan After False Bomb Threat

Relatives thronged an airport in southern Pakistan on Sunday to greet passengers whose flight from Canada was diverted to Sweden after a baseless report that a man aboard had explosives.

Ed Miliband is New UK Labour Party Leader

Britain's opposition Labour Party elected Ed Miliband as its new leader after a brother-versus-brother battle to replace ex-prime minister Gordon Brown.

Iran's Nuclear Agency Trying to Stop Computer Worm

Iran's nuclear agency is trying to combat a complex computer worm that has affected industrial sites and is capable of taking over power plants

Pirates Seize Cargo Ship off Somalia's Coast

The European Union's anti-piracy force says Somali pirates have hijacked a cargo ship carrying steel bars and wires off the coast of Somalia.

Bomb Scare Diverts Plane; May Have Been a Hoax

Canadian police are investigating whether a phoned-in hoax caused a Pakistani jet to be diverted for several hours for fear that one of its passengers was carrying explosives.

Bolivian Students Changed by Outreach Event

Recently, evangelist Danette Crawford and her 'Joy Ministries' visited the largest university in Bolivia to bring the gospel to 70,000 students.

Pro-Israel Leaders Urge UN to Indict Ahmadenijad

A group of pro-Israel leaders are pressing the U.N. to indict Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadenijad for incitement to genocide over his frequent calls for Israel's destruction.

Helping Long-Term Missions Succeed

The vast majority of the resources from the U.S. church are going to short-term missions, meaning many long-term missionaries have less to work with every year.

Pakistan to Fight for Terrorist Convict's Release

Pakistan's prime minister called a female scientist convicted of trying to kill U.S. interrogators in Afghanistan "the daughter of the nation" on Friday.

Vatican: Pope's U.K. Tour a Success

The Vatican has declared Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United Kingdom a great success.

'Soles4Souls' Helps Poor Walk a Better Path

Wayne Elsey, founder of Soles4Souls, works to help those who are struggling in the U.S. and around the world.

Obama Calls on World to Unite on Mideast Peace

President Obama is calling on the world to unite around the Israeli-Palestinian peace process in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Thursday.

French Workers Strike Again Over Pension Plan

Thursday, workers continued to protest President Nicolas Sarkozy's plan to raise the retirement age to 62.

Deadly Bomb Explodes During Military Parade in Iran

A bomb exploded at a military parade in Iran, Wednesday, killing 12 spectators and injuring 75 others.

Japan Denies Paris Hilton Entry after Drug Case

Paris Hilton was denied entrance into Japan on Wednesday, two days after she pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge in Las Vegas.

Author: U.S.-Arab Relations a Threat to America

Author Mitchell Bard says for decades, Saudi Arabia and other Arab governments have been quietly manipulating American foreign policy in the Middle East.

U.N. Continues Fight Against Global Poverty

World leaders have gathered at the United Nations in New York City this week to tackle the problem of global poverty.

Nine NATO Troops Killed in Copter Crash

Nine NATO service members with died Tuesday after their helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan.

Police Release Men Accused in Pope Terror Plot

Six men accused of planning an attack on the Pope have been released and will not face any charges.

Muslim Group to UN: Bar 'Defamation of Religions'

An international Muslim group is pushing for a controversial resolution in the United Nations after a Florida pastor threatened to burn Korans.

Malaysian Burglar Dozes Off on Victim's Couch

A burglar in Malaysia broke into a house to steal jewelry, but then fell asleep on the homeowner's couch.

Igor Brushes Bermuda as a Cat. 1 Hurricane

Igor weakened to a category one hurricane just before it hit Bermuda.  It was strong enough to knock out power to two-thirds of the island.

U.S. Hiker: 'We Committed No Crime'

During a news conference Sunday, Sarah Shourd said the three had been hiking in a popular tourist area - near a waterfall in Iraq's Kurdistan region - and had no idea the border was nearby.

'Serious Concern' of Fraud at Afghan Elections

Afghan election observers said they had serious concerns about the legitimacy of this weekend's parliamentary balloting as officials began Sunday to tally the results.

UK Detains Six Men in Alleged Threat to Pope

British police arrested five street cleaners in a Friday pre-dawn raid over suspicions they were plotting an attack against Pope Benedict XVI.

CBN Ministry Starts Literacy Program in India

The Christian Broadcasting Network's ministry Orphan's Promise has started "Vidya Jyothi," a literacy program in India.

Zimbabwe Court Frees U.S. Health Workers on Bail

A Zimbabwean court freed four Americans, on bail, accused of treating AIDS patients without proper medical licenses.

Pope Visits UK, Admits Failures in Abuse Scandal

Pope Benedict XVI told reporters the church did not act quickly or forcefully enough against priests who sexually abused children.

West's Concern over Iranian Nukes Rise

The U.S., Britain and France expressed growing concern Wednesday over Iran's nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles programs.

BP's Hayward to Testify to UK Lawmakers on Spill

Outgoing BP CEO Tony Hayward comes under scrutiny from British lawmakers Wednesday over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Freed American Reunited with Mom after Iran Ordeal

An American hiker held for more than a year on charges of spying has been reunited with her mother in Muscat, Oman, after being freed by Iranian authorities.

French Senate Passes Burqa Ban

Burqa's are closer to being banned in France after the Senate there voted overwhelmingly to outlaw the face-covering veils worn by Muslim women.

Afghans Chant "Death to America" in Protest

Protests against Koran burnings that never happened turned deadly in the streets of Afghanistan.

Congo: A 'Bottomless Pit' of Turmoil

The Democratic Republic of Congo is home to some of the most valuable minerals in the world, yet its economy remains one of the poorest.

Internet Tools Cast Wide Net for Evangelism

Many churches and ministries are using technology to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world.

NATO Eyes Missile System in Europe

Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the Secretary General of NATO says Europe needs a new missile defense shield to protect itself against an Iranian nuclear threat.

Indonesian Christians Beaten Going to Church

Attackers stabbed a Christian on his way to church in Indonesia and beat a female minister in the head with a wooden plank after she tried to help him.

U.S. Health Workers Arrested in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe authorities arrested six Christians on Friday, who were working as a part of a medical mission in the African nation.

Iran Could Release American Hiker After Bail

One of three American hikers held in Iran could be released as early as Monday. However, Iranian internal political struggles and a $500,000 bail are threatening the effort. .

Iranian Prosecutor Ready to Release American Woman

After postponing the move, a senior Iranian prosecutor said Sunday that authorities will release a jailed American woman on $500,000 bail because of health problems.

Clinton Resuming 'Last Chance' Mideast Peace Talks

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is shepherding Mideast talks this week that she says may be the last chance for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Ukraine Couple Establishes Family-Based Orphanage

Despite the obstacles, the Gedz's took on the challenge because they felt God was calling them to practically share Christ's love with the children.

Spy Chief: Terror Risk High in France

The risk of a terrorist attack on French soil has never been higher, the head of the country's counterespionage agency said in an interview.

N. Korea Asks Christian Charity for Flood Aid

Devastating floods in North Korea are forcing the government there to turn to Christian agencies for help.

Iran to Release One of Three Jailed U.S. Hikers

Iranian officials said they will release one of the three American hikers captured more than a year ago to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Ukrainian Orphans Find Salvation in Christ

More than 400 Ukrainian orphans have been attending special summer camps sponsored by CBN's Orphan's Promise ministry-- and many are coming to know God.

Blast Kills At Least 17 in Christian Area of Russia

Russian authorities are investigating a deadly blast in Vladikavkaz, one of the few provinces in Russia that has a majority orthodox Christian population.

Fidel Castro: Communism Not Working for Cuba

Cuban leader Fidel Castro says communism isn't working in his Caribbean island nation and the state-dominated system is in need of change.

Haitian Quake Victims Receive Wheelchairs

Operation Blessing International is providing wheelchairs to Haitians who were victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the island nation last January.

Austrian Woman Charged for Criticizing the Koran

Burning Korans and criticizing religions is still protected speech in America.  However, in Europe, speaking out against Islam can lead to a jail sentence.

Stakelbeck on Terror Show from CBN News

On this week's edition, CBN News examines one of the most pressing issues for the 2010 and 2012 elections -- where do the candidates stand on Islamic sharia law?

French Gov't Wants to Raise Retirement Age

Many French workers walked off the job Tuesday to protest government plans to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62.

Faces of Desperation: Feeding a Hungry Crowd

It is hard to control a hungry crowd. Men, women and children all pushing each other to get a meal.

Floods Leave Thousands Homeless in Mexico

Flooding in southern Mexico has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes.

French Workers Protest Raising Retirement Age

More than a million workers in France, walked off the job Tuesday to protest government plans to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62.

Guatemala Mudslide Deaths Rise, Rescue Hopes Dim

Hopes of rescuing people buried beneath landslides in Guatemala have begun to fade. 

Volcano Erupts Again in Indonesia

The volcano in Indonesia continued to erupt Tuesday morning, shooting ash three miles into the air and covering villages up to 15 miles away.

Congo's First Lady: 'We Need You, Lord'

Marie Olive Kabila, one of the youngest First Ladies in Africa, is using her belief in God to bring spiritual change to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Faces of Desperation: From Simple Homes to Crowded Tents

Most flood victims may not have had all the luxuries, but they did have a roof over their heads. Imagine the moment when all that was taken away.

Series of Aftershocks Strike New Zealand

A sharp series of about 20 aftershocks rattled New Zealand's earthquake-hit city of Christchurch overnight.

Stories from Pakistan: Faces of Desperation

Read first-hand accounts of Operation Blessing's Kumar Periasamy as the Christian charity works to provide aid to flood victims in the Muslim nation of Pakistan.

CBN's Free Movies Spread Gospel in India

In India, the Christian Broadcasting Network is spreading the Gospel through free movies.

Death Toll Rises in Guatemala Mudslides

Heavy rains on Sunday afternoon caused rescue workers to suspend the search for survivors of massive landslides in Guatemala.

Pakistani Suicide Bomber Strikes Police Station

Suicide bomber kills at least 17, wounds 40 in northwest Pakistan on Monday.

Dubai Police Chief: BlackBerry a Spy Tool

Worries about spying by the U.S. and Israel spurred plans to sharply limit BlackBerry services in the United Arab Emirates.

German Music Artist Touches World's Orphans

Déborah Rosenkranz is a popular German worship artist. She also serves as an ambassador for CBN'S Outreach "Orphan's Promise."

Buildings Collapse, 2 Injured in Powerful NZ Quake

Chimneys and walls crumbled to the ground, roads cracked in half and residents were knocked off their feet as a powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake rocked New Zealand's South Island early Saturday.

Cuba's 'Medical Brigades' Ambassadors for Castro

The Cuban government sends doctors all over the world to provide free medical care.  These doctors help prop up the Castro regime back home.

Suicide Bombing Targets Protesters in Pakistan

An explosion at a Shiite protest in Quetta, Pakistan, killed more than 40 people Friday.

Faces of Desperation: A Touch of Love

Mohammed had a look of sadness on his face. Every time I asked him a question he would answer me with a sentence, without any emotions.

Pakistani PM: Floods Hurt Country's Economy

Estimates for material losses from the flooding in Pakistan have risen to more than $40 billion.

Aid Group Provides Water for Pakistan Refugees

The charity aid organization Operation Blessing International is providing much needed water for families displaced by the recent floods in Pakistan. 

Gates Visits U.S. Troops in Afghanistan

Defense Secretary Robert Gates traveled to Afghanistan to meet with U.S. troops in Kandahar province. He also sent out a strong warning to the Taliban.

No Evidence Links Yemeni Men to Terror Plot

The two Yemeni men suspected of rehearsing a terror attack are now free without charges.

Faces of Desperation: Girl with the God-Given Smile

It's 6:30 a.m. in the morning. The only ones left in the camp were children in their teens and younger who took care of their siblings. One such young girl was Begum.

U.S. Adds Pakistani Taliban to Blacklist

The Pakistani Taliban is now on the international terrorism blacklist as the U.S. launches a broad legal offensive against the group.

Pakistan Terrorists Kill 35, despite Floods

Despite Pakistan's devastating floods, Islamic terrorists are back in business, murdering civilians.

Seven Years Later: Are Iraqis Better Off?

Jonathan Schanzer, vice president of The Foundation for Defense of Democracies, addressed that question and more on CBN Newschannel Midday News.

Faces of Desperation: 'These are Your Children'

This morning as I was leaving the camp, the leader said, "These are our children, and they will be ours." I was asking myself, why did he say that?

Six U.S. Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan

Six more American troops were killed in Afghanistan, ending August with a spike that has claimed 19 U.S. service members in only four days.