October 2011 Headlines

Bosnians Find 'Prototype' to Heal Divided Nation

Only 16 years ago Bosnians were killing each other over their differences. Today, with divisions still deep, evangelical Christians are trying to bridge the fault lines.

Germany's Political Correctness Losing Grip on Culture

America has plenty of political correctness, but nothing like Germany, where it has ruled the culture for years. But there are signs things are changing.

Mask of Peace: Brotherhood's Plot for Global Rule

The Muslim Brotherhood has become a major force in Mideast politics. But a new Norwegian film reveals the Brotherhood's plans for world domination.

Aid Group Helps Philippine Typhoon Victims

An Operation Blessing International team delivers medical help and supplies to villages in the remote Aurora province in the Philippines.

Birth of 7 Billionth Baby Sparks Population Debate

As the world marked the birth of its seventh billionth person Monday, groups debated whether we're facing a global population problem.

Cambodia Flood Victims Receive Food, Supplies

Severe flooding in Cambodia now affects 17 of the country's 24 provinces and CBN International teams are working to get relief packages to victims.

UN: World Population Reaches 7 Billion

The U.N. is choosing newborns in countries around the world to symbolically represent the number 7 billion.

Attack on UN Office Leaves Four Dead in Afghanistan

A suicide bomber in Afghanistan attacked UN offices in a Kandahar neighborhood, Monday, leaving four dead.

Pro-Lifers: UK Abortion Law Destroying Women

Pro-life Christians gathered to protest in London this week on the anniversary of England's abortion law.

Persecuted Christians Fret as US Iraq Pullout Nears

Many Christians have fled Iraq to escape growing persecution. Those left behind are wondering how the upcoming U.S. troop pullout will affect them.

Two Teens Pulled from Turkey's Quake Rubble

Nearly five days after the 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey, rescuers pulled a 13-year-old boy from the debris.

Irate Lawmakers Question US Pakistan-Afghan Ties

The Obama administration attempted to smooth lawmakers' ruffled feathers over the Afghan President's claim that his country would fight alongside Pakistan in a theoretical war against the U.S.

US Withdrawal from Iraq gets Mixed Reviews

Some of the toughest words came from presidential candidates at Sunday's Faith and Freedom Coalition in Iowa. 

Sharia Law Basis for Libya's New Government

Libya's transitional leader says Islamic Sharia law will be the basis for the country's new government.

Inside N. Korea’s Prisons: Moms Kill Children to Survive

For 28 years, Kim Hye Sook languished as a prisoner inside North Korea's oldest concentration camp, where she witnessed unspeakable horrors.

World Leaders Urged to Tackle Child Poverty

G20 leaders will be meeting to find ways to help some of their most vulnerable populations. Those most at risk are children living in poverty.

Weather Hampers Rescue Efforts in Turkey Quake

Weather conditions are only making matters worse for the thousands left homeless in Turkey after a 7.2-magnitude quake hit Turkey four days ago.

Arab Spring Feeding Push for Islamic Caliphate?

Some feel Muslim groups in the Middle East are working harder than ever to re-establish an Islamic caliphate, or Islamic state.

Kidnapped Somali Aid Worker in Police Custody

One of three aid workers kidnapped in Somalia has been taken into police custody, the Danish Refugee Council announced Wednesday.

Deadly Turkey Quake Highlights Poor Construction

Some Turkish residents blame shoddily constructed buildings for the carnage resulting from Sunday's deadly 7.2-magnitude earthquake.

Pakistan Flood Victims Blessed with Food Packs

A Christian ministry is bringing hope to Pakistan residents forced from their homes by the worst flood in Pakistan's history.

Hurricane Rina Aiming for Mexico Resort Island

Mexican authorities are evacuating fishing communities on the Yucatan Peninsula as Hurricane Rina bears down on the Caribbean coast.

Russian Lawmakers Adopt Law Limiting Abortions

The nation's abortion rate is among the highest in the world and is a major reason behind the country's population decline.

Egypt Military 'Covering Up' Role in Christian Deaths

A human rights group suspects the Egyptian military of covering up its role in the deaths of the country's Coptic Christians.

Media Campaign Brings Faith Back to Finland

A month-long media campaign in Finland has sparked nationwide discussion on God and His power.

Floods Close Bangkok Airport; Thousands Displaced

Rising floodwaters in Thailand broke through a barrier protecting Bangkok's second largest airport on Tuesday.

Islamic Caliphate Closer than Ever?

CBN Terrorism Analyst Erick Stakelbeck said an Islamic party victory and Libya's embrace of Islamic sharia law mark a turning point in the region.

Libyan Leaders: Gadhafi Buried Tuesday at Dawn

Moammar Gadhafi, his son, Muatassim, and former Defense Minister Abu Bakr Younis were buried at dawn Tuesday in unmarked graves.

Rescue Crews Scramble to Find Survivors in Turkey

Rescue workers are continuing their desperate search for survivors of Sunday's deadly quake in southeastern Turkey.

Tunisia Elections Shows Strong Islamist Vote

In its first free election in more than 50 years, 90 percent of Tunisia's registered voters cast ballots on Sunday.

Saudi Throne Heir Crown Prince Abdulaziz Dies in US

Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz, the heir to the Saudi throne, died in the U.S. on Sunday.

Powerful 7.2 Quake Shakes Turkey, Death Toll Rises

Rescue teams on Monday sifted through hills of rubble from flattened multi-story buildings trying to reach dozens of trapped people.

Obama: US Troops in Iraq Home by Christmas

All American troops serving in Iraq will return home by the end of this year, President Barack Obama announced Friday afternoon.

UN Rep. Calls on Iran to Release Condemned Pastor

A United Nations special representative has publicly called on the Iranian government to release Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, who is facing the death sentence for refusing to recant his faith in Christ.

Stakelbeck on Terror: Hezbollah in Your Backyard

Two leading experts on Latin America discuss the frightening inroads Hezbollah and its Iranian master are making in the Western hemisphere.

Tunisians Weigh Democracy or Islamic State

The citizens of the tiny North African nation of Tunisia voted in the country's first free elections this weekend. Will they choose democracy or Islam?

Investigation Possible Into Gadhafi Death

Moammar Gadhafi's burial has been postponed as calls rise for an investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Turkey: 49 Kurdish Rebels Killed in Fighting

Turkey's military says 49 Kurdish rebels have been killed in offensives in southeast Turkey.

Libya's New Leaders to Declare Liberation Sunday

Libya's new leaders will declare liberation on Sunday, a move that will start the clock for elections after months of bloodshed that culminated in the death of Moammar Gadhafi.

Day After: Gadhafi Death Brings Relief, Reflection

The death of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi marks a major milestone in the country's history and the reign of terror he perpetrated around the world.

Watchdog Group: Spiritual Hunger Grows in Libya

Moammar Gadhafi's death may also bring new hope to the Christian community in Libya.

Christian Evangelist Murdered in Nigeria

Less than three months after the murder of Nigerian pastor David Usman, Islamic extremists have executed another Christian in the country.

El Salvador Flood Survivors Get Food, Meds

CBN's Operation Blessing International is providing food, relief and medical care to flood victims in El Salvador.

US: Pakistan Must Crack Down on 'Extremists'

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Pakistan must take stronger measures against Islamic extremists operating from its soil.

Libya Dictator Gadhafi Killed; What's Next?

Ousted Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi may have been captured or killed when rebels took his hometown Thursday, according to unconfirmed reports.

The Tehran Initiative: Destroying the 'Great Satan'

For decades, Iran has pledged to destroy the United States, or the "Great Satan" as leaders call it.  But is America responding properly to this threat?

New Law Restricts Faith Groups in Muslim Kazakhstan

A measure tightening registration rules for faith groups in Kazakhstan was signed into law by President Nursultan Nazarbayev this week.

France's Sarkozy Welcomes 'First Baby'

French President Nicolas Sarkozy was reportedly returning from a meeting on the euro debt crisis when the baby was born.

Watchdog: No Religious Freedom in Afghanistan

The president of Open Doors USA is speaking out against the lack of religious freedom in Afghanistan.

Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army Not Christian

The LRA has engaged in a campaign of murder, rape and kidnapping for the last 20 years, including attacks on children.

Prisoner of Conscience: Wolf's Human Rights Crusade

Rep. Frank Wolf's dream of serving in Congress dates back to childhood. But soon he discovered his real cause was global.

UK Freezes Assets in Iranian Assassination Plot

Britain's Treasury ordered the assets of five men frozen in connection with the alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, officials said Tuesday.

CBN Thailand Aids Flood Victims

Much of Southeast Asia has been affected by continuous monsoon rains and many areas of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam remain flooded.

Lawyer: Ruling on Iran Pastor Due in Three Weeks

A decision is expected within 20 days in the case of the Iranian pastor facing the death sentence for refusing to deny his Christian faith.

Occupy Wall Street Reaches One-Month Milestone

Occupy Wall Street demonstrators remain loosely organized with no clear goal. And some say that's just fine with them.

Arab League to Discuss Suspending Syria

The Arab League has called an emergency meeting Sunday to discuss whether to suspend Syria.

US Drops Keeping Troops in Iraq

The U.S. is abandoning plans to keep U.S. troops in Iraq past a year-end withdrawal deadline.

Japan Feared Aftershocks at Nuke Plant

Japan feared three months after the Fukushima nuclear power plant was hit by a tsunami that aftershocks could further damage one of its fuel storage pools.

False Reports on Iran Pastor's Retrial Worrisome

Misleading reports about Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani are continuing to spread, raising concern that the world will soon dismiss the severity of his case.

CBN Helping Senegal Disabled Gain Independence

PET wheelchairs have literally lifted the handicapped off the ground in more than 80 countries -- giving them personal independence, from one day to the next.

Yemen says US strike kills al Qaeda Media Chief

American drone strikes in southern Yemen have killed nine al Qaeda-linked militants, including the media chief for the group's Yemeni branch.

S. Sudan Nat’l Anthem: ‘Oh God We Praise You’

The newly formed Republic of South Sudan credits God for successfully gaining independence from Sudan in its national anthem.

US Troops Being Sent to Help Fight the LRA

President Barack Obama said Friday he's dispatching roughly 100 U.S. troops to central Africa to help battle the Lord's Resistance Army.

Archbishop Meets with Mugabe on Anglican Abuse

Anglican bishops in Zimbabwe are receiving death threats and one worshipper who refused to follow an excommunicated leader was killed, according to a document viewed by the Associated Press on Tuesday.

Islamic Militants Attack Muslim Shrines in Libya

Islamic hard-liners in Libya have attacked at least a half-dozen shrines of other Muslim groups because they believe their practices are sacrilegious.

Egypt's Military Blames Christians for Violence

During a news conference to give their version of Sunday's events, the generals from the Supreme Council of Armed Forces said the protesters were savagely attacking military personnel.

UK Threatens to Cut Aid to Anti-Gay Nations

Britain is threatening to revoke financial aid to poor African countries that don't support gay rights.

British Café Owner Harassed for Bible DVD

Jamie Murray said police threatened to arrest him for playing a Bible DVD in his establishment, because it violated a law against 'insulting' speech.

Deadly Attack on Coptic Church Sparks Cairo Riots

The so-called "Arab Spring" took a deadly turn in Cairo, as an attack on a Coptic Christian church sparked riots, killing 24 people and wounding at least 200 others.

White House Calling for Global Support against Iran

Iran claims the U.S. has made up the story, even as the U.S. explores more sanctions on Tehran.

Swedish Officials Want to Take Homeschooled Boy

Officials in Sweden are trying to terminate the parental rights of a 9-year-old homeschooled boy.

Nigerian Christians Target of 'Hit and Run' Attacks

More than 100 Christians have been killed in the Nigerian state of Plateau by Muslim extremists in recent weeks, according to Compass Direct News.

Iran 'Outraged' at US over Saudi Plot Allegations

Iran said they are outraged over the Obama administration's allegations of complicity in a plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the U.S.

US: Foiled Plot a 'Dangerous Escalation' for Iran

The White House is seeking sanctions against Iran after the FBI foiled an alleged terror plot to assassinate a Saudi ambassador to the U.S.

Hurricane Jova Lashes Mexican Resorts, Villages

People hunkered down in homes and shelters as Hurricane Jova made landfall as a Category 2 storm early Wednesday on Mexico's mountainous Pacific coast.

China: US Proposal Threatens Global Recovery

China is warning that trade ties with the U.S. will be "severely damaged" if a new U.S. economic proposal becomes law.

US Foils Iran Plot to Assassinate Saudi Official

Officials say they foiled a plot by the Iranian government to bomb the Saudi and Israeli embassies in Washington, and assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the U.S.

Reports of Retrial for Iran Pastor Unconfirmed

International reports that Iran's supreme court is calling for a retrial of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani may not be true, according to the American Center for Law and Justice.

Treasure Hunting Co. Finds WWI Silver Ship

A Florida deep-sea exploration company with a record of finding sunken treasure has discovered a ship filled with silver 8,000 feet beneath the North Atlantic Ocean.

Report: No Christian Churches in Afghanistan

There are no public Christian churches left open in Afghanistan.

Egyptian Christians Fast, Pray for Riot Victims

Egypt's Coptic Christians are observing three days of fasting and prayer for victims killed in this weekend's protests.

Iran Pastor's Case Referred to Supreme Leader

According to Agency France Presse, the move suggests Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani's execution could be delayed.

Struggling Cambodian Farmers Receive Medical Care

Many Cambodian farmers live in remote villages and would need to travel long distances to get medical treatment.

Yemen President Says He Would Leave Power

President Ali Abdullah Saleh has made vague comments that he is willing to leave power in his first major speech since returning Yemen.

Lawmakers Unite to Save Iran Pastor Facing Death

With Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani facing execution any day now unless he recants his Christian faith, Congress has launched a bipartisan effort to free him.

'Lost Boy' Begs US to Help End Sudan Slave Trade

More slaves exist today than at any other point in history.  As one North African teen knows all too well, one of the worst offenders is Sudan.

Nigeria Muslims Killing Entire Christian Families

More than 100 Nigerian Christians have died at the hands of Muslim extremists within the last month, according to Compass Direct News.

Libyan Exile Blocked from Reopening Jewish Synagogue

David Gerbi, an exiled Libyan Jew, recently returned to Tripoli from Italy to reopen the city's main synagogue closed by fugitive dictator Moammar Gadhafi's regime 44 years ago.

Women's Rights Activists Share Nobel Prize

The president of Liberia has been awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, along with two other women.

One Decade Later: Afghan War Nearing an End?

The Afghanistan War began with the goal of ousting the Taliban. But what looked like an easy victory has become the longest war in American history. 

Stranded Typhoon Victims Get Water, Supplies

The storms brought heavy flooding to agricultural regions of central and northern Philippines. Tens of thousands are still affected by flooding and power outages.

Death Toll Rises in Somalia Truck Bombing

The death toll has risen from this week's suicide bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia, United Nations officials said Thursday.

Lawyers Fear Iran Concocting Case Against Pastor

The Iranian government is issuing more conflicting statements about the Christian pastor who's facing a death sentence for refusing to renounce his faith.

Death Toll Increased in China Mine Explosion

The death toll from a southwest China coal mine explosion rose to 17 Wednesday.

Denmark Implements 'Fat Tax' on Food

Denmark's so-called 'fat tax' on foods such as butter and oil, went into effect Saturday as part of an effort to put an end to unhealthy eating habits by its citizens.

Stakelbeck on Terror: US Losing to Islam?

Stakelbeck talks in-depth with terrorism expert Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, who says America is losing the war on terror. Find out why.

Somalia Insurgents Detonate Truck Bomb, 70 Dead

Islamic militants detonated a truck bomb outside Somalia's Ministry of Education Tuesday, killing at least 70 people.

Spy Games for UN General Assembly

When Ahmadinejad accused the U.S. of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, American diplomats were not caught flat-footed by the tirade.

Study of Universe Expansion Wins Nobel Prize

Three U.S.-born scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for their studies that show the universe is expanding at an accelerated pace.

Therapist: Knox Faces Slow Road to Recovery

The young American woman accused of murdering her roommate is headed home to the U.S. Tuesday after an Italian appeals court threw out an earlier conviction.

Libyan Rebels Surround Gadhafi's Hometown

Gunfire erupted around Sirte Monday. It's one of the last refuges of Gadhafi loyalists.

'700 Club Canada' Makes Nationwide Debut

The Christian Broadcasting Network premiered the "The 700 Club Canada" on Monday on Canadian airwaves.

Greek Evangelist Faces Prison Time for Proselytizing

A Christian evangelist in Greece has been sentenced to four months in prison and fined 840 euros for sharing the gospel.

Iran Changes Charges on Pastor Facing Death

Iran state media reported Saturday that Christian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani is facing execution for rape and extortion, rather than for refusing to give up his religion.

With al-Awlaki Dead, al Qaeda Lacks Western Voice

The killing of U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki has wiped out the decisive factor that made the Yemen branch the most dangerous threat to the United States: its reach into the West.