January 2011 Headlines

Blind Activist Showdown Resurfaces One-Child Debate

Human rights activists and lawmakers gathered at a Washington, D.C. news conference to express their outrage over China's one-child policy.

Why the West Won't Hear about Persecution

The persecution of hundreds of millions of Christian believers around the world is one topic the American public doesn't hear much about. 

Russian Christians Prep to Celebrate Christmas

Orthodox Christians around the world will celebrate Christmas, Jan. 7. In Russia, some have used the holiday to bring a deeper understanding for the reason behind the season.

Stakelbeck on Terror: Arab-Nazi Alliance in the Holocaust

Author Edwin Black breaks down Arab Muslim role in the Nazi Holocaust and how this history still affects the Middle East today.

Egypt: Revolution in the Middle East

CBN News coverage of the situation in Egypt continues. Watch our exclusive reports on how this could impact Israel, the entire Middle East, and the United States.

Christian Food Bank Helps UK's Impoverished

The weak global economy is threatening families across the United Kingdom, but a Christian charity is making a difference.

Christians Say Egypt Unrest Uniting Religions

In the midst of the crisis in Egypt, some Christians say they are feeling a stronger bond with their Muslim neighbors, and many are working together.

Looting Jeopardizes Egyptian Historical Artifacts

Continued unrest in Egypt has put thousands of the country's historical treasures in danger.

Cairo Airport Scene of Chaos as Foreigners Flee

With Egypt embroiled in massive protests, tens of thousands of people have been trying to escape the unstable region - a task they have found to be difficult.

Amid Violence, Americans Attempt to Evacuate Egypt

For the seventh day in a row, thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators again took to the streets of central Cairo on Monday.

France Girds for Debate after 'No' to Gay Marriage

A major legal victory came last Friday for supporters of traditional marriage in France.

Bombers Target Pakistani Police

Twin bombings targeting the police in Peshawar in northwest Pakistan killed five people, including a senior police officer.

Egypt Pres. Mubarak Blames Islamists for Chaos

President Hosni Mubarak blamed Islamists for the violence that has engulfed the countrywide demonstrations.

Islamist Leader Returns to Tunisia

The leader of a long-outlawed Tunisian Islamist party returned home Sunday after two decades in exile.

Southern Sudan Votes for Secession

Southern Sudan's referendum commission said more than 99 percent of voters in the south opted to secede from the country's north.

U.S. to Egypt: Don't `Stand Pat' Need `Real Reform'

The U.S. said Saturday that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak needed to take concrete action to achieve "real reform," and soon after he named his intelligence chief - well respected by American officials - as vice president.

Bible Teacher to Restore Famous UK Church

The mission base of "people's preacher" Smith Wigglesworth is to be lovingly restored in a major project that has attracted interest from around the world.

Slain Missionary Predicted Last Days in Mexico

Following the recent murder of American missionary Nancy Davis, some missionaries have reconsidered working in Mexico.

U.S.-Russia Treaty Deal in Effect in February

The nuclear arms pact between the United States and Russia is set to go into effect Feb. 5.

Missionary's Death Doesn't Stop Mission's Heart

The recent killing of a U.S. missionary in Mexico is turning some Christians away from ministering in the volatile country.

Prayer Urged for Pakistani Christian Facing Death

A human rights group is calling on Christians around the world to pray for the Pakistani woman sentenced to die for blaspheming Islam.

Pope to Catholics Online: 'It's Not Just About Hits'

Pope Benedict XVI reminded Catholic bloggers and Facebook and Youtube users Monday to be respectful and sensitive when witnessing to others about Jesus Christ.

China to Build World's Largest City

The plan, called "Turn the Pearl River Delta into One," will create an urban area 26 times larger than Greater London, with a living space of 16,000 square miles.

U.S. Missionary Shot, Killed in Mexico

U.S. and Mexican authorities are investigating the killing of a U.S. missionary in Mexico even as mission groups in Texas are re-evaluating the risks of working in the country.

Jordanian King under Pressure

Unrest ripping across the Arab world is putting pressure on Jordan's King Abdullah II, a key U.S. ally.

Egypt's Mubarak Asks Government to Resign

As his country continued to rise up against his leadership, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak asked his Cabinet to resign and promised to name a new government.

Syrian President Welcomes U.S. Ambassador

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad formally accepted the credentials of U.S. Ambassador Robert Ford.

Artist's Work Brings Holocaust Victims 'Back to Life'

Dr. Pat Mercer Hutchens, professor and accomplished artist, has used oil paintings to give life to the most vulnerable victims lost during the Holocaust.

Columbian Mine Blast Kills 21

An explosion likely caused by a methane gas buildup ripped through a coal mine in Colombia, killing 21 workers.

Egypt Protests Highlight Arab World Unrest

Tens of thousands of demonstrators clashed with police demanding the end of President Hosni Mubarak's nearly 30-year rule, prompting the ruler's wife and son to flee to London.

Explosion on Philippines Bus Kills 4, Wounds 14

A powerful explosion ripped through a passenger bus in the Philippine capital's financial district Tuesday, killing four people and injuring 14 others.

UK Hotel Owners to Appeal Gay Couple Case

A Christian couple in the United Kingdom will appeal a court's decision that they unlawfully denied a gay couple a double room at their hotel which is also their home.

Aussie Flooding Devastates Economic Growth

Flooding that began in November continues to swamp Australia, leaving a path of death and destruction.

Moscow Terrorist Attack Raises Security Questions

The latest attack is now drawing questions of Russia's ability to safely host major international sports events like the Winter Olympics and World Cup.

Security Blamed for Russian Airport Attack

There was a lot of finger-pointing after the suicide attack on Monday that killed 35 people at a Moscow airport.

Egypt Accuses Gaza Militants in Church Attack

Egypt's top security official says Gaza militants were to blame for the deadly suicide bombing outside a Coptic Christian church on New Year's Day.

Iranian Influence Creeping into Sudan

Now that southern Sudan is set to become an independent nation, Sudanese Dictator Omar al-Bashir is once again rallying his troops.

Australians Petition God amid Historic Floods

As floodwaters roared through Australia, one group of Christians gathered  in Melbourne to ask God to protect their nation from further devastation.

Church Spreads Gospel after Pastor's Martyrdom

On this southern Philippine island, a 50-year-old female pastors' brutal murder has motived her church to spread the word of God to other places and reach more unbelievers.

Iran Talks Fail, No New Date Set

The collapse of another attempt at international outreach to Iran on Saturday has left world powers with few options except to wait.

Churches Reaching Out to Brazil Flood Victims

Officials in Brazil are struggling to deliver food, water and other aid to residents stranded after more than a week of heavy rain, flooding and mudslides.

'Unshaken' Quake Survivor Rises from the Ruins

Dan Woolley's rescue from the ruins of a collapsed hotel in Haiti almost a year ago was a landmark event that changed his life and faith in God.

China Human Rights Advocate Still Missing

Congressional leaders renewed criticism of China's crackdown on human rights advocates this week as Chinese President Hu Jintao met with U.S. lawmakers.

Defiant Iran Holds Nuke Talks with World Leaders

Iran and six world powers were holding nuclear talks behind closed doors Friday in Istanbul even though Tehran is still refusing to curb its nuclear activities.

EU Calendar Omits Christian Holidays

A new school calendar published by the European Union has left out Christian holidays, including Christmas and Easter. But important Jewish and Muslim celebrations are still included.

British Hotel Owners Fined for Turning Away Gays

A Christian couple in the United Kingdom has been fined for their bed and breakfast's policy of allowing only married couples to share a room.

Tunisians Mourn Slain Protesters, Demand Freedom

The north African nation of Tunisia is observing three days of national mourning for those killed in the weeks of protests that eventually toppled the government.

Blackwater Founder Training Somalis

Former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince has quietly taken on a new role in helping to train troops in lawless Somalia.

China Willing to 'Dialogue' on Human Rights

Chinese President Hu Jintao and President Barack Obama stressed the need to cooperate, despite differences on trade, security, currency, and human rights.

Obama: China's Economic Rise Can Help U.S.

The U.S. and Chinese economies are closely tied together, but many politicians contend that China has rigged the rules in its favor.

Tough Talks Expected as China's Leader Visits

This is Jintao's first state visit to America in five years, and likely his last as China's leader.

Major 7.2 Earthquake Rocks SW Pakistan

A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked a remote area of southwestern Pakistan early Wednesday.

UK Government Hands over State-Run Health Care

The United Kingdom will hand the reigns of its state-run health care system back to doctors, Prime Minister David Cameron announced Monday.

Trillions of E-mails Sent in 2010

Internet users sent a total of 107 trillion e-mails worldwide in 2010, according to Pingdom, which provides web monitoring services to various companies.

Egypt Church Shooter Gets Death Sentence

A Muslim man was sentenced to death in Egypt on Sunday for killing six Christians and a Muslim guard last year.

U.S. Ambassador to Syria in Damascus

The first American ambassador to Syria since 2005 arrived in Damascus on Sunday.

Tunisia Awaits New Unity Govt, Unrest Continues

Violent anti-government protests in the country of Tunisia have led to a change in power.

 

Brazil, Australia Devastated By Raging Floods

People on different sides of the world have suffered through some of the worst natural disasters in their history.

Amid Unrest, Tunisia Swears in New Leader

Unrest engulfed Tunisia after a popular rebellion forced the president to flee.

Group on 'Mission of Hope' in Haiti

Life has now become more difficult for up to 10,000 amputees in Haiti, but "Mission of Hope Haiti" has opened a new prosthesis center for residents to help one another.

Wait Begins for Sudan 'Freedom Vote' Results

Christians in south Sudan are awaiting results of an independence vote to decide whether they will secede from the Muslim north.

Aid Group Helps with Haiti Hospital Project

St. Damien is one of many cities in the island nation of Haiti that's still trying to recover from last year's devastating earthquake.

Rain Hampers Rescue Effort in Brazil Slides

At least 479 people were killed after heavy rains unleashed mudslides before dawn on Friday, burying people while they slept in three cities north of Rio in what is one of Brazil's deadliest natural disasters on record.

Policeman Shoots Christian Dead in Southern Egypt

Christians in Egypt took to the streets on Tuesday, protesting an attack that left an elderly Christian man dead and five others wounded.

'Love A Child' Ministry Builds Homes for Haitians

CBN News found one missionary and humanitarian organization in Haiti is giving homes to thousands of people and it may have a model for others to follow.

Australia Residents See Impact of Devastating Floods

Australia's third largest city of Brisbane was compared to a war zone as floodwaters began to recede Thursday, revealing the extent of damage.

Ivory Coast Standoff: Why Gbagbo Won't Go

Laurent Gbagbo is the West African president much of the world wants to go away. His opponents claim he is a dictator and despot. But is this an accurate picture?

'Tiger Mask' Santa Donates Gifts to Japan Orphans

Although the holidays are over, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at several Japanese orphanages.

Clinton: Mideast Faces Disaster Without Reform

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered a strong warning to Arab world leaders on Thursday -- reform or else.

Rescue Efforts Tough After Deadly Mudslides in Brazil

Mudslides swept away homes in the mountains north of Rio De Janeiro Thursday, leaving survivors scrambling to reach those still trapped.

Floods Hit Empty Brisbane; 20,000 Homes in Danger

On Wednesday, flood waters poured into Australia's third-largest city, swamping neighborhoods as the muddy waters reached the tops of traffic lights in some parts of city.

One Year After Quake, Haiti Still Struggling

One year after a deadly 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated the island nation of Haiti, its people are still struggling to recover.

Gates Tours Chinese Nuclear Base

China invited U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates inside its nuclear warfare headquarters on Wednesday.

WikiLeaks to Speed Release of Leaked Docs

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange vowed Tuesday to step up his site's release of secret documents while he fights extradition to Sweden.

Officers Shoots Christian Dead in Egypt

An off-duty police officer opened fire on a train in Egypt, Tuesday, killing a 71-year old Christian man, and wounding five other Christians.

Stakelbeck on Terror: Muslims Persecuting Non-Muslims

On this week's edition of Stakelbeck on Terror, CBN News examines the continued persecution of Christians in the Middle East.

Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Afghanistan

Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Afghanistan, Monday, to assess the progress being made in handing security over to Afghan forces.

Dozens of Christians Arrested in Iran

Authorities in Iran may have arrested more than 70 Christians the day after Christmas, a ministry in the country recently revealed.

Pope Rebukes Pakistan over Blasphemy Law

Pakistan's Muslims are telling Pope Benedict XVI to stop interfering in their internal affairs.

Chinese Stealth Fighter Makes First Test Flight

China's prototype stealth fighter made its first-known test flight Tuesday.

Sudanese Flood Polling Stations Despite Violence

Thousands of south Sudanese residents continued to flood polling stations on Monday in the second day of a "freedom vote."

U.S., China Agree to Improve Military Ties

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was in China on Monday mending military ties for the new year.

 

Clinton: 'Sanctions Delayed Iran Nukes'

International sanctions have delayed Iran's efforts to develop atomic weapons, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday.

Egypt's Christians Urge Protection Amid Attacks

Egypt's Christians are crying out for justice after continued attacks on their community this year.

Franklin Graham to Bring 'Hope' to Haiti Sunday

Evangelist Franklin Graham has been invited by the church leaders in the country to remind Haitians there is hope in God.

Muslim Halal Food Sales Supporting Terrorism?

CBN News has discovered that some of the money made from Muslim halal food sales is funneled to groups tied to terrorism.

Iraqi Cleric Says Followers Still Resisting U.S.

Anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr tempered his words by saying the new Iraqi government should be given a chance to get American forces out of the country in a "suitable" way. 

Slain Pakistani Gov. Stood Against Blasphemy Law

A powerful Pakistani governor was shot and killed Tuesday by one of his own guards over his stance against the country's blasphemy law.

 

Clooney 'Satellite Project' Monitors Volatile Sudan

People around the world will be watching when millions of Sudanese voters go to the polls on Sunday, thanks to the new Satellite Sentinel Project.

'Third Church' China's New Face of Christianity

Young professionals in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai are changing the face of Chinese Christianity, as faith moves from rural to more urban areas.

Egypt Christians Mark Mournful Christmas Eve

They put aside fears of another attack like the suicide bombing of an Alexandria church that killed 21 worshippers on New Year's Day.

Muslim Nations Harshest on Christians, Study Finds

The most dangerous countries to practice Christianity are overwhelmingly Islamic, according to a new report by the human rights group Open Doors International.

Michele Bachmann 'Not Ruling Out' Presidential Run

Freshman U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann has "not ruled out" running for president, her office said Wednesday.

South Korea Denies North's Peace Talk Offer

South Korea rejected an invitation from the North to begin peace talks, calling the proposal insincere.

Ivory Coast Leader: Truth in Polling Report

In an interview broadcast on Ivorian National Television, CBN News spoke to incumbent Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo about the political stalemate.

Anti-American Cleric Al Sadr Returns to Iraq

Shiite cleric Muqtada al Sadr has returned to Iraq to the delight of hundreds of supporters after a self-imposed four-year exile in Iran.

U.K. Labor Unions Warn of Surge in Strikes

The threat came in response to U.K. Treasury Secretary's recent announcement of billions in spending cuts to trim the nation's deficit.

Australia Flooding Creates Global Ripple Effect

Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser has called the recent flooding in Australia a "disaster of biblical proportion."

Iraqi Christians Urged to Stay Despite Attacks

Dindar Najman, Iraq's new minister for immigration and migrants, has asked Christians not to leave the country despite the recent deadly attacks against their community.

Leaders Pressure Ivory Coast President to Step Down

West African leaders were in the Ivory Coast of Africa on Monday hoping to resolve the disputed presidential election.

Relief Flights Help Flood-Affected Australian City

Australia's worst flooding in a decade has taken a heavy toll on residents in the northeastern party of the country.

Egypt Church Bomb Probe Focuses on Local Group

Grief and anger have gripped Egypt's Coptic Christian community after a deadly New Year's Eve suicide bombing attack on a church.

Christians, Police Clash after Egypt Church Bomb

Christians clashed with Egyptian police in the northern city of Alexandria, furious over a suicide bombing against worshippers leaving a New Year's Mass.