June 2011 Headlines

Religious Ambassador's Job Now Even More Important

For newly sworn-in Religious Freedom Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook, a daunting challenge lies ahead. But she says it's a task God has prepared her for. 

Graham: 1,000+ Hispanics Accept Christ at Event

More than 1,500 Hispanics accepted Christ into their lives at Franklin Graham's "Festival de Esperanza" last weekend.

Food, Aid Arrives for S. Philippine Flood Victims

At least 25 people have died in the floods, officials said, and millions of families are affected.

Stakelbeck on Terror: Hezbollah Rising

CBN News takes an in-depth look at the group many consider to be the world's most dangerous terrorist organization -- Hezbollah.

Venezuela's Chavez Reveals He's Fighting Cancer

Chavez, who's noticeably thinner and paler, urged his people to remain calm and assured he expects to recover.

Greece Set to Vote on Final Spending Cuts

Greece will take a giant step to dig itself out of a financial mess and to clean up a mess on its streets after violent protesting.

Greece Approves Austerity Bill as Riots Continue

Despite a second day of rioting Wednesday, lawmakers in Greece approved a key austerity bill intended to keep the country from defaulting on current loans.

Pope Benedict 'Tweets' for First Time to Followers

The pope used an iPad to send his first Twitter message on Tuesday.

Egypt: Security Forces Clash with Protesters

Egyptian security forces firing tear gas clashed with more than 5,000 rock-throwing protesters in central Cairo late Tuesday.

China Rolls out Red Carpet for Sudan President

China rolled out the red carpet for a state visit by Sudan's president, who is wanted on an international warrant for war crimes.

Taliban Attack Doesn't Stop Afghan Transition

The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a rare nighttime attack on a Western-style hotel in Kabul that left 19 dead, including eight suicide bombers.

Saudi Women Protest Tradition by Driving

Several women in Saudi Arabia are staging a protest simply by driving. At least five women have been detained for breaking Islamic tradition by driving vehicles.

Coptic Christians Form Political Party in Egypt

Various groups in Egypt are preparing for the campaign to elect a new government in the Fall -- and some of them represent Christians.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Libya's Gadhafi

An international judge has issued an arrest warrant for Libyan leader Mommar Gadhafi, charging the dictator with crimes against humanity.

Egypt Muslims, Copts Clash over Church Construction

Christians and Muslims in Egypt have been fighting over the construction of a church building.

June Deadliest Month for U.S. Troops in Iraq

Twelve Americans were killed during combat operations during this month.

Delta-Saudi Airline Agreement Draws Concern

Delta Air Lines' partnership with a Middle Eastern airline is raising questions about future discrimination against Jews who fly with the company.

CBN's '700 Club Asia' Draws More Viewers

The number of people watching the "700 Club Asia" was 70 percent higher than the same time last year.

Analysts Warn 'Arab Spring' May Trigger Oil Crisis

The so-called "Arab Spring" spreading through the Middle East could have unintended consequences that some fear the U.S. is ill prepared for.

New Cracks Form in Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood

Several members of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood broke off to form a new political party Sunday.

Hugo Chavez's Brother Talks of 'Armed Struggle'

One of President Hugo Chavez's brothers said they should not rule out armed struggle, though they prefer to maintain power at the ballot box.

New Legal 'Thriller' Covers India's 'Untouchables'

Pastor Randy Singer, who is also a lawyer and author, highlights the plight of India's Dalits in his latest novel called "False Witness." 

Troop Withdrawal Hurting Religious Freedom Fight?

Religious rights groups say Afghanistan still has a long ways to go in guaranteeing religious freedom, and question if the U.S. is pulling out of the country too soon.

Chinese Dissident Freed, Faces Surveillance

A prominent Chinese political activist imprisoned for sedition was released Sunday at the end of his more than three-year sentence.

After Japan Quake, Church Finds New Purpose

The March earthquake and tsunami swept away towns, countless homes and a number of churches. But some pastors have since found a new location, and a new ministry.

Tribal People of Paraguay 'Embrace the Future'

A Christian missionary joins with a tribal chief to give Paraguay's indigenous people hope for the future through education and hearing the word of God in their own language.

Egyptian Christians Flee to Libya

Libya is a mostly Muslim nation, but the North African country also has a small Christian community which is hoping for another kind of freedom.

Afghan Drawdown Plan Draws Mixed Reactions

Citing the U.S. military success and an ailing economy at home, President Obama is ready to pull American troops out of Afghanistan. But the move could come at a price.

Egyptian Pro-Democracy Party Proving Popular

The political revolution that swept Egypt is settling into a political process as various groups are preparing for the campaign to elect a new government in the fall.

'Mission Aviation' Transforms Lives for Decades

For 50 years, Mission Aviation Fellowship has helped deliver relief supplies to remote areas in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Dutch Court Acquits Anti-Islam Lawmaker

A Dutch court acquitted populist politician Geert Wilders of hate speech and discrimination Thursday.

UK Teen Charged in Gov't Cybercrimes

British police filed charges Wednesday against a teenager involved in a series of cyberattacks against the British equivalent of the FBI.

Will the West Weigh in on Syria's Unrest?

Human rights groups say Syrian security forces have killed more than 1,400 people and detained more than 10,000 since the protests began in March.

Japan Utility Paying $1B to Nuke Plant Evacuees

The owner of the Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear power plant said Wednesday it will pay an estimated $1 billion in compensation to nearby residents.

Obama Set to Unveil Afghan Withdrawal Strategy

The president is expected to call for the withdrawal of about 10,000 troops in less than a year's time, in a primetime address to the nation Wednesday night.

Troop Withdrawal Set as Afghan War Progress Murky

President Obama will announce just how many U.S. troops will be homeward bound, in a much anticipated speech Wednesday.

Libya: NATO Airstrike Kills 15 Civilians

Libya's government said a NATO airstrike west of Tripoli early Monday killed at least 15 people, including three children.

Forty-four Killed in Russian Plane Crash

A passenger jet crashed in heavy fog and burst into flames late Monday in northwestern Russia, killing 44 people.

CBN's WorldReach Thailand Hosts Annual Kid's Camp

The camp gives children the opportunity to learn about Jesus Christ through games, songs, and other activities.

EU Approves Second Bailout for Greece

The financial fiasco is far from over, and it still has big implications that could be felt around the globe.

NATO Admits Airstrike Astray in Libya

NATO said airstrikes were launched against a military missile site in Tripoli, but "it appears that one weapon did not strike the intended target."

Cash-Strapped Al Qaeda Turns to Kidnapping

Pressured by increased scrutiny of terrorist money sources and strikes aimed at its financiers, al Qaeda's core organization in Pakistan has turned to kidnapping.

Newfound Faith Fallout from Japan's Nuke Crisis?

For some in Japan, the reality of never returning home is now starting to sink in. But in the midst of their fear and sadness, Christians have been helping.

Sudan Gov't Fighting Christians for Oil-Rich Land

In the border region between North and South Sudan, dictator Omar Bashir's forces are waging war against Christians and others over land disputes.

Syrian Army Cuts off Lifeline to Thousands

Syrian troops combing through villages near the Turkish border set fire to homes, cutting off a lifeline to thousands stranded in miserable open-air encampments.

Al Qaeda Changes Increase Threat to U.S.

Al Qaeda's long-time second in command Ayman al-Zawahri is reported to be taking over as the leader of the terrorist group in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death.

Haiti Amputees Find Strength Through Sports

The Amputee Soccer Team in Port au Prince, Haiti, is unique.  Each player is among an estimated 60,000 earthquake amputees in the country.

Muslim Brotherhood Allies with Egypt's Liberal Party

The Brotherhood has allied itself with the liberal Wafd Party, a move that ensures the radical group will play a key role in Egypt's new government after the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Senate Grills Defense Chief on Pakistan Arrests

Pakistan recently detained the man who owned the safe house used by the CIA to monitor Osama bin Laden, evoking outrage from U.S. lawmakers.

Stakelbeck on Terror Show: Who's Funding Our Enemies?

CBN News takes an exclusive look at Turkish imam Fetullah Gülen -- a man who some have called the world's most dangerous Islamist.

ACLJ Partners with South Korea Law School

The program is designed to provide education and training for law students in U.S. and international law.

S. Korea: North May Have Developed Mini Nukes

If true, the new technology could allow North Korea to place an atomic warhead on a ballistic missile.

Cambodian Kids Write Letters to 'Super Kids' Show

Children in Cambodia are getting involved with the CBN's WorldReach television program "Super Kids Club."

Millions Around the World Join Global Day of Prayer

Millions of Christians in more than 200 countries came together on Pentacost Sunday to cry out to God on the Global Day of Prayer.

Earthquakes Rattle New Zealand Town, Again

A series of powerful earthquakes rattled the city of Christchurch Monday, just 4 months after 181 people lost their lives in a magnitude 6.3 earthquake.

Blinded Victim: God in Al Qaeda Mastermind's Death

Fazul Abdullah Mohammed eluded capture for 13 years and topped the FBI's most wanted list for planning the Aug. 7, 1998, U.S. Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

Global Day of Prayer to Focus on Revival

Hundreds of millions of Christians representing 200 nations across the world will gather on Pentecost Sunday to pray for their nations.

Germany: Outbreak Waning, but More Deaths Possible

Germany's health minister says he's hopeful that the worst of an E. coli outbreak is over - but he is warning that the number of deaths may still increase.

Iraqi Christians Strengthened through Persecution

Pastors in Iraq have spoken out against the continuous persecution of Christians in their country, urging prayer and action from human rights groups.

Aid Group Helps in Fight Child Abuse Epidemic

CBN's Operation Blessing International is helping in the fight child abuse and trafficking in Brazil.

Gates: NATO's Future May Not be Worth the Cost

Outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, faces a "dim, if not dismal future."

Syrian TV: Army Operating in Northern Town

The Syrian army has begun operations in a restive northern town near the Turkish border, deploying troops and tanks.

Boy's Death Symbolizes Syria's Oppression

Some Middle East dictators have turned to violence to keep their leadership, but few have been more brutal than Syrian President Bashar Assad.

NATO Launches Fierce Daylight Attacks in Libya

NATO planes hit Libya hard Tuesday, attacking the city of Tripoli at least 40 times in rare daytime strikes.

Obama, Merkel Vow Cooperation on Libya, Economy

President Obama and German Chancellor Merkel put aside previous differences on the situation in Libya, vowing to "work together more effectively" to address the changes in the Middle East.

Al Qaeda Capitalizing on Yemen Unrest

The biggest terrorist threat to the United States may not come from Iran or Afghanistan --  but from al Qaeda in Yemen.

U.S. Officials: Yemen's Saleh Badly Burned

President Ali Abdullah Saleh was burned over 40 percent of his body and suffered bleeding in the brain from last weekend's attack on his palace.

Yemen Troops Battle Al Qaeda Forces for Control

Fighting between suspected al Qaeda gunmen and army troops in south Yemen, Tuesday, has left 19 people dead, a military official said.

Key Al Qaeda Operative Killed in U.S. Strike?

One of the most feared operational commanders for al Qaeda was killed during a U.S. drone missile strike in Pakistan.

Pakistan Blasphemy Laws Used to Target Bible

Pakistan's blasphemy Laws may now be used to ban the Bible in that country.

Pentagon: Five U.S. Troops Killed in Iraq

According to unnamed Iraqi officials, a barrage of at least three rockets hit an Iraqi base in eastern Baghdad on Monday morning, killing the five U.S. soldiers.

Germany: Sprouts Not the Cause of E. Coli Outbreak

Initial tests showed that vegetable sprouts grown on an organic farm in northern Germany are not the source of Europe's deadly E. coli outbreak.

Yemen Upheaval Making Way for al Qaeda Haven

The sudden departure of U.S.-allied Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has left Yemen in disarray, bad news for the war on terror.

NATO Helicopters Bomb Gadhafi's Troops

British Apache and French attack helicopters struck targets for the first time in NATO's campaign in Libya, hitting Moammar Gadhafi's troops early Saturday.

Russian Church Backs Bill Limiting Abortions

Russia's Orthodox Church and conservative lawmakers are pushing legislation that would limit abortions. The country has one of the world's lowest birth rates.

Russia Bans EU Veggie Imports Over Outbreak

Russia expanded its ban on vegetable imports Thursday to all European countries in an effort to prevent the spread of the bacterial outbreak plaguing Europe.

China's Women Shortage Fuels Trafficking

Three decades after the controversial one-child policy, millions of men cannot find spouses. Some families even rely on human traffickers to find their sons a bride.

Mubarak to Stand Trial Over Corruption Charges

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will go on trial in August on charges of corruption and intentionally killing protestors.

North, South Sudan Agree to Demilitarized Border

North and south Sudan agreed to establish a jointly patrolled demilitarized border between the two sides as the south prepares to declare independence.

Syria's Assad Grants Amnesty for Political 'Crimes'

Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a general amnesty Tuesday to 'all members of political movements, including the Muslim Brotherhood.