May 2011 Headlines

Aussie TV Targets Muslims with Christian Shows

Australia is becoming a popular destination for Muslims leaving Asia and the Middle East. The country's Christians are using the a opportunity to win followers for Christ.

Fmr Muslim: Danish Church Waking to Gospel Call

One former Muslim is sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with Denmark's Muslim population.  But it's not without a price.

Jesus in the Rice Fields: China's Countryside Revival

Even though it's forbidden for Chinese Christians to share the gospel, CBN News has obtained exclusive images of Christians worshipping in the countryside.

Stakelbeck on Terror: Sharia Threat to US

CBN News analyzes the growing push by radical Muslims to incorporate Islamic Sharia law in America.

The Gülen Movement: A New Islamic World Order?

Fetullah Gülen has been called the world's top public intellectual and the face of moderate Islam. Yet others have branded him a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Christian Doctor Investigated for Jesus Talk

Dr. Richard Scott told a 24-year-old man that Jesus could give him comfort and strength. Now, he's facing investigation by a medical council.

China's One-Child Policy Haunts as Country Ages

China's latest census shows the communist country's senior population is growing faster than the rest with more than 13 percent of its citizens over 60 years of age.

Dozens Killed in Gov't Assault on Yemen Protestors

Forces loyal to Yemen's president opened fire on protesters in the southern city of Taiz over the weekend, bringing the death toll since Sunday to at least 25.

Activists Decry Egypt's Forced 'Virginity Tests'

Human rights activists say soldiers in Egypt subjected women protesters to virginity tests. The allegations first surfaced after a March 9 rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square.

North Korea Releases American Christian

Eddie Jun Yongsu, a 55-year-old Korean American from California, had been held in a North Korean prison on unspecified charges.

Tentacles of Islam Slowly Enveloping Europe?

While the idea of Muslims taking over Rome may seem far-fetched, the historically Christian capital of Italy is now the site of the largest mosque in Europe.

S. African President: Gadhafi Ready for Truce

South African President Jacob Zuma said Gadhafi is ready to accept an African Union initiative for a cease-fire.

Afghan Official: NATO Airstrike Kills 14 Civilians

A NATO airstrike targeting insurgents inadvertently hit two civilian homes in the volatile southwestern Helmand province, killing 14.

Group Equips Mideast Christians for Muslim Outreach

Many Christians see the political changes taking place in the Middle East as opportunities for believers to share their faith.

Egypt's Regime Orders Church Restoration

Some Egyptian Muslims are helping Christians rebuild a church building attacked by radical Islamists earlier this month.

Some Fear Sudan Land Dispute Could Trigger War

Many fear a civil war could reignite between north and south Sudan following the north's recent invasion of a disputed territory.

Iran Steps Up Persecution of Christians

Elam Ministries, an organization that serves Christians in Iran, reports 285 believers in 35 cities have been arrested in the past six months.

Deadly Afghan Attack: Two Blasts Hit U.S. Troops

Eight U.S. troops who were killed while on foot patrol in southern Afghanistan Thursday were hit by two consecutive blasts.

Bomb Kills U.S.-NATO Forces in Afghanistan

Seven U.S. troops and nine NATO service members were killed in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb exploded as the were patrolling the area on food.

'Butcher of Bosnia' Arrested In Serbia

Police in Serbia arrested one of the world's most sought war criminals before dawn Thursday following a 16-year manhunt.

Obama, Cameron Commit to Stopping Libya's Gadhafi

President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron vowed Wednesday to keep the pressure on Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi.

Dozens of Children Killed in Syrian Unrest

More than 25 children are among the 1,000-plus deaths in Syria since anti-government demonstrations began in the country.

Volcanic Ash Disrupts Flights to Scotland

An ash cloud from the eruption of Iceland's Grímsvötn volcano caused several airlines to ground flights in and out of Scotland on Tuesday morning.

NATO Airstrikes Bombard Tripoli

NATO warplanes bombarded targets in Tripoli with more than 20 airstrikes early Tuesday, striking around Moammar Gadhafi's residential compound.

UK Christians Denied Foster Kids Over Equality Laws

A Christian couple in the United Kingdom denied the right to foster children because of their stance on homosexuality are now petitioning the prime minister for help.

U.N.: Sudan's Flashpoint Town Burned, Looted

Clashes in the contested Sudanese city of Abyei continued Monday, threatening to return Muslims and Christians back to war.

Britons Hope Obama Can Strengthen Ties with U.K.

The question on the minds of many Britons is, what has Obama done to strengthen relations between America and Britain?

Obama Says U.S., Ireland have 'Blood Link'

President Barack Obama opened his six-day European tour in Ireland on Monday after Air Force One landed in Dublin.

Iran Arrests 30 Alleged U.S. Spies

Iran announced the arrest of 30 'spies' connected with an alleged Central Intelligence Agency spy network that spanned several countries.

NATO Widens Campaign to Weaken Gadhafi

NATO widened its campaign to weaken Libyan dictator Gadhafi's regime amid signs of growing public anger over fuel shortages in government-held territory.

Young Couples Seek Girls ‘Made in China’

For decades Chinese families preferred baby boys to baby girls. But shifts in China's economy and family attitudes have more parents now hoping for daughters.

Obama Switching Lanes on Israel?

President Barack Obama suggested Thursday that a Palestinian state based on Israel's 1967 borders would be best for peace negotiations.

Triple Bombing Kills 27 at Iraqi Police Station

A triple bombing killed 27 people and wounded scores outside a police station in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk.

U.S. Quietly Expanding Defense Ties with Saudis

One of the driving forces behind the move is developing an elite force to protect Saudi Arabia's oil wells and future nuclear sites.

Al-Qaeda Releases Bin Laden Tape, Picks Leader

Two weeks after bin Laden's death, al Qaeda has released an audio recording of their leader praising the revolutions sweeping the Arab world.

U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Syria's Assad

The United States slapped sanctions on Syrian President Bashar Assad and six senior Syrian officials for human rights abuses.

Plane Crash in Argentina Kills 22

A Sol Air Lines plane carrying 22 people crashed and exploded Wednesday in Argentina's southern Patagonia region, killing all on board.

Death of a Terrorist: Al Qaeda After Bin Laden

CBN News outlines what Osama bin Laden's death could mean for the fight against terror, U.S. troops in the Middle East and everyday citizens at home.

Ireland Bomb Scare Doesn't Rattle Queen

England's Queen Elizabeth made her first trip to Ireland Tuesday, but not before a bomb squad was called to diffuse an explosive device before her arrival.

Closed Egyptian Churches Could Reopen

The new Egyptian government says it will consider reopening churches that were shut down by former President Hosni Mubarak.

New Ambassador for Religious Freedom Appointed

After a two-year vacancy, President Barack Obama has finally appointed an ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom.

Persecution Mounts against China's Shouwang Church

More than a dozen house church leaders in China are calling on government officials to do more to ensure religious freedom in their country.

Rep. Wolf: Make Religious Freedom Higher Priority

A U.S. congressman is pushing legislation to make international religious freedom a greater priority at the State Department.

Egypt's Coptics Ignore Leader's Call to End Sit-In

Their defiant stand comes one day after a mob of fundamentalist Muslims attacked the group, leaving 78 people injured.

WorldReach Spanish TV Show Launches Facebook Page

The program titled "Vida Dura" is broadcast in high definition in more than 20 countries, including Spain, the Canary Islands, and in 12 U.S. television markets.

American Detained in N. Korea Speaks to Family

A U.S. citizen detained in North Korea since November is being well cared for, according to the U.S. State Department.

Gospel Captures Hearts in the 'Kidnapping Capital'

Today, many Colombian guerrillas are now tuning in to hear a message of peace, thanks to a bold offensive using radios and Bibles, instead of bombs and bullets.

Attacks Show Revenge for Bin Laden's Death

Pakistan's Taliban has claimed responsibility for an attack by two suicide bombers against recruits leaving a paramilitary training center in Pakistan on Friday.

Filipino Believers Stand Despite Muslim Persecution

For some Christians, persecution is nothing new. That's especially true in the southern Philippines, where believers are targeted by Muslim rebels seeking an independent state.

Egypt May Reopen Closed Churches

Egyptian leaders are evaluating churches on a case by case basis. They are also talking about granting equality to Christians who want to build churches.

Needy Peruvian Children Receive Medicine, Shoes

CBN's Operation Blessing International has distributed shoes and medication to needy children in Peru.

Rubio, Lieberman Urge Political Move Against Syria

Sens. Marco Rubio and Joe Lieberman want fellow lawmakers to pass a resolution putting the U.S. clearly on the side of Syria's protest movement.

Three Dead in NATO Air Strike in Libya

Three died as NATO planes struck Moammar Gadhafi's compound in Tripoli.

Rattled Spaniards Sleep Outside after Deadly Quakes

Two earthquakes struck southeast Spain in quick succession Wednesday, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens.

Yemen's Al Qaeda Warns U.S. 'Worse to Come'

The leader of al Qaeda in Yemen warned Wednesday that Americans "will pay the price" for the Osama bin Laden's demise.

Al-Qaeda in Iraq Pledges Support for Al-Zawahri

The terror network has not yet named al-Zawahri as its overall new leader and it's not clear that he will take over for Osama bin Laden.

Pakistan May Grant U.S. Access to Bin Laden Wives

A U.S. official says Pakistan has informed the U.S. that it will grant access to Osama bin Laden's wives.

Clinton Warns of Impending Food Crisis

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is warning that unless something is done to hold down rising global food prices, the consequences will be "grave."

CBN's WorldReach Launches New Philippines Show

"Kausaban The 700 Club Bisaya" is the first regional program to air in the southeast Asian country.

Muslims, Christians Clash, Cairo Church Torched

Relations between Egypt's Muslims and Christians degenerated to a new low Sunday after riots overnight left 12 people dead and a church burned.

U.S. Wants Access to bin Laden Widows

The United States wants access to Osama bin Laden's three widows and any intelligence material left behind at the al-Qaeda leader's compound.

King James Version Still Reliable?

Dr. Randall Pannell, dean of Regent University School of Divinity, spoke to CBN News about how reliable the New King James translation is for today's world.

Will Christians Face Backlash over bin Laden Death?

Reaction in the Muslim world has been muted over Osama bin Laden's death, but some radical leaders are denouncing the operation. Will Christians face a backlash?

Stak on Terror: The Terrorist Next Door

CBN News takes a look at the growing problem of homegrown terrorism and why Americans should be concerned not only about extremists abroad, but also at home.

Muslim-Christian Clashes Kill Five in Egypt

Christians and Muslims fought in the streets of western Cairo in violence triggered by word of a mixed romance.

King James Bible's Impact on Society

Ed Stetzer, from LifeWay Research, recently spoke with CBN News about how the King James Version of the Bible has influenced the world.

Al-Qaeda Confirms Bin Laden Death, Vows Revenge

On Friday, the terrorist network al-Qaeda confirmed the death of Osama bin Laden and vowed revenge against America for the killing of its spiritual leader.

Video Shows bin Laden Watching Himself on TV

Newly released videos show Osama bin Laden watching himself on television and rehearsing for terrorist videos.

Could U.S. Stealth Chopper Secrets Reach China?

The wreckage of a top-secret U.S. helicopter used in the bin Laden raid is now in the hands of the Pakistani military.  There are concerns that China's military will try to get its hands on the technology.

Last World War I Combat Vet Dies in Australia

Claude Stanley Choules, a man of contradictions, humble spirit and wry humor, died in a Western Australia nursing home on Thursday at the age of 110.

European Press Condemns Obama's 'License to Kill'

Bin Laden's death has been viewed as good news in most nations. But some in the European media are upset over the "assassination" of the al Qaeda leader.

Workers Enter Japan Nuke Reactor Building

For the first time since the 9.0-magnitude earthquake on March 11, workers entered one of the buildings at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex.

Suicide Bomber Kills18 Policemen in Iraq

A suicide car bomber crashed his vehicle into a barrier outside a police building in Iraq, killing 18 policemen and wounding dozens more.

Election Gives Canadian Conservatives Majority Vote

Canada's political landscape could change now that conservatives have gained more seats in Parliament.

Bin Laden Successor? Awlaki 'Most Effective' Jihadist

With bin Laden dead, many are speculating on who will replace him as al Qaeda's leader. Some say it could be the American-born terrorist, Anwar al Awlaki.

Court Finds Man Guilty for 'Racist' Muslim Comments

A Danish court has found a leading Islamic expert guilty of racism for his comments about Muslims, the latest ruling in an ongoing battle between free speech and Islam in Europe.

Ayman Al-Zawahiri: Bin Laden's Successor?

One of the world's most intense manhunts has come to an end with the death of Osama bin Laden.

What's Next for the War on Terror?

What's next for the war? Al Qaeda is already promising retaliation, and there's also the question of whether a new leader for the terrorist group will emerge.

Hong Kong Airlines Trains 'Fight' Attendants

A Chinese airline is taking matters into its own hands to help minimize the air safety concerns many travelers have today.

Questions Abound After Bin Laden's Death

As administration officials decide to release photo showing bin Laden's corpse, questions remain about Pakistan's knowledge or lack of it.

Canada's Conservatives Win Coveted Majority

Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper won his coveted majority government in elections that changed Canada's political landscape.

WorldReach's Pen Deck TV Show Popular with Kids

The Christian Broadcasting Network's WorldReach staff in Thailand recently had the opportunity to reach out to children at a special event.

Elusive Target: The 10-Year Hunt for Bin Laden

After years of intelligence gathering officials found bin Laden's hide out -- not in a cave, but a huge fortified compound in an affluent Pakistani neighborhood.

Libya Claims NATO Targeting Ghadafi

Angry mobs attacked Western embassies and a U.N. office in Tripoli Sunday after NATO bombed Moammar Gadhafi's family compound.

U.S. Kills Osama bin Laden Decade after 9/11 Attacks

In a televised statement to the nation late Sunday night, President Obama declared '"justice has been done," but admitted the fight against terrorism is far from over.

Gadhafi's Youngest Son Killed in Air Strike

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi survived a NATO airstrike that killed his youngest son and three of his grandchildren.