January 2012 Headlines

Native Translators Labor in Love for Cameroon

Some 340 million people don't have a Bible in their own language. In Cameroon, more natives are stepping in to help translate the Scripture into their own language.

Somalia's Al Shabab Terror Group in CIA Crosshairs

Violence on the Horn of Africa has grown dramatically in the past six months.  And much of it is to do the al Qaeda-linked terrorist group al-Shabab.

China Trade Violations Put American Jobs at Risk

According to three new reports released Tuesday, 1.6 million American jobs are at risk due to trade violations committed by China.

No Births: Japan's Population to Shrink One-Third

Japan's population of 128 million will shrink by one-third, and seniors will account for 40 percent of people by 2060, according to a Japanese government report.

Iranian Commander: US Wouldn't 'Dare' Attack Iran

Iranian Army Ground Force Commander Brig.-Gen. Ahmad Reza Pourdasta said the U.S. and its allies are "fearful" of Iranian forces.

Clinton Urges Action Against Syria Violence

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined leaders at the United Nations Security Council meeting to press for a resolution condemning Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

US Embassy in Cairo Shelters Americans

Several Americans fearing arrest and/or physical harm from Egyptian authorities took refuge in the U.S. Embassy in Cairo Monday.

Special Ops 'Mothership' Heads to Persian Gulf

Recent U.S. and European sanctions against Iran have gotten tougher, but that hasn't stopped the Islamic regime's quest for nuclear weapons.

Iran Claims Laser-Guided Shell Production

Iran's state news agency claims the Islamic Republic is producing intelligent laser-guided artillery shells.

EU Leaders Work to Avoid Second Recession

European Union leaders gathered in Brussels on Monday to discuss the best ways to grow Europe's struggling economy.

Outcry Continues over Twitter Censorship Plan

The San Francisco-based company said its commitment to free speech remains firm, but many activists say the company is selling them out.

Iran Threatens High Oil Prices Over Sanctions

Iran's oil minister said his country may stop selling oil to some European countries in response to the latest round of sanctions by the U.S. and Europe.

Afghan Family Found Guilty of Honor Killings

A Canadian jury found three members of a Muslim family guilty in an "honor killing" case.

Syrian Troops Battle Protesters in Damascus

Syrian troops continued to battle anti-government protesters on the outskirts of Damascus Sunday.

Out of the Rubble: Helping Haiti Rebuild Lives

The people of Haiti are still recovering from the unforgettable earthquake that devastated their island nation two years ago. Operation Blessing has stayed by their side.

Peru: 26 Killed in Rehab Center Fire

A fire swept through a private rehabilitation center for addicts in Peru's capital, killing at least 26 people and injuring 10.

Photos Show N. Sudan Army Ready to Fight

New satellite photos show the government of Sudan preparing a full-scale attack on its own people.

UK Ministries Rally to PM's Biblical Values Call

British Prime Minister David Cameron called for a revival of traditional Christian values to counter Britain's "moral collapse."

English Crosses Culture, Unites Christians in Spain

Spreading Christianity in Europe can be tough, but in Barcelona, Spain, missionaries are using the English language and new outreach to reach residents.

Operation Blessing Continues Work in Philippines

Typhoon victims in the Philippines are continuing to receive aid and supplies from the Christian Broadcasting Network charity Operation Blessing International.

Pope's Visit Dawn of a New Era in Cuba?

Pope John Paul II's 1998 visit improved relations between Cuba and the Catholic Church. But Pope Benedict's coming visit is already benefiting the island's Christians.

LaHood's Son, Others, Barred from Leaving Egypt

Egypt has banned several Americans and Europeans from leaving the country, raising concern over its alleged transition to democracy.

Radical Islamic Attacks Threaten Nigeria's Future

The African country of Nigeria is continuing to witness a wave of attacks by the Islamic group Boko Haram.

Senegal Leader to CBN's Michael Little: Nigeria Can Have Peace

Senegal's president has offered to host Muslims and Christians from northern Nigeria to help bring peace. CBN News got a firsthand look at that effort.

Navy SEALs Deliver Again in Somali Hostage Raid

The same Navy SEAL team that killed al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden flew into the east African nation by way of helicopter Tuesday to rescue the captives.

Stakelbeck on Terror: Prophecy Unfolding in the Middle East

Leading Bible prophecy expert William Koenig joins us as we examine Ezekiel 38-39, Psalm 83, Isaiah 17 and other verses that could be lining up for fulfillment.

Egyptians Celebrate First Anniversary of Uprising

Thousands gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the uprising in Egypt.

Arab League Fails to Stem Syrian Gov't.

Arab League efforts to stem the violence in Syria are collapsing.

Turkey Warns France over 'Racist' Genocide Bill

Turkey is urging the French president not to sign a bill that would make it a crime to deny that the killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks nearly a century ago constituted genocide.

Taiwan Christians See God's Hand in Election

A recent election in Taiwan could mean greater opportunities to share the Christian faith in mainland China.

Yemen Leader Allowed to Come to America

Yemen's outgoing leader has been cleared to come to the U.S. for medical treatment, White House officials said.

European Union Stops All Iranian Oil Imports

The European Union formally imposed new sanctions against Iran on Monday, setting an embargo on imported Iranian oil to all European countries.

European Court: UK Can't Deport Al Qaeda Cleric

Abu Qatada been linked to suicide bombings and is known as one of Europe's leading al Qaeda operatives.

'Angels' Brave Violent Mexican City to Share Gospel

Mexico's Ciudad Juarez is one of the most violent cities in the world. Recently, "angels" have been showing up to bring peace to these dangerous streets.

Egypt Holds First Post-Mubarak Parliament

The meeting comes after Islamist political parties won nearly three-quarters of the seats in the legislative body.

Ship Search Finds 12th Body, Captain's Documents

 Divers plumbing the capsized Costa Concordia's murky depths pulled out the body of a woman in a life vest Saturday.

War Costs Soar as Pakistan Borders Remain Closed

The cost of supplying the U.S. war effort in Afghanistan has soared since Pakistan closed its borders to coalition forces.

Copter Crash Kills Six Marines in Afghanistan

Six U.S. Marines died when their helicopter went down in southern Afghanistan's Helmand province around midnight local time on Thursday.

Awake, O Sleeper! Hostilities Prelude to Revival in UK?

Christians in the United Kingdom face increasing hostility on many fronts for standing firm in their faith. But these attacks appear to be waking up a sleeping church.

Families of Cruise Passengers Pray for a Miracle

Italian authorities called off rescue operations Wednesday. As the families of the 21 missing people continue to wait, prayers are pouring in.

Italians Name 28 Missing Cruise Passengers, Crew

Italian rescue workers suspended operations Wednesday after a stricken cruise ship shifted slightly on the rocks near the Tuscan coast.

Can the World Stop Iran's Nuclear Program?

International tensions continue to mount over Iran's nuclear program and the possibility that the nation will produce an atomic warhead for its long-range missiles.

US, Jordan Want 'Serious' Mideast Peace Talks

Jordan's King Abdullah II met with President Obama at the White House to discuss recent efforts to push Israel and the Palestinians toward a serious peace deal.

Iran Pastor Rejects 'Recant for Freedom' Deal

Iranian officials are continuing to pressure detained Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani to deny his Christian faith "and accept the prophet Muhammad as his savior."

Coast Guard Ordered Captain to "Go on Board!"

An audiotape played revealed an Italian coast guard officer yelled at Schettino, ordering him to return to the crippled ship, but the captain remained hesitant.

Brotherhood Leader Egypt's Next House Speaker

A senior leader of the Muslim Brotherhood will be the next house speaker in Egypt's parliament, the first time in decades an Islamist has held the position.

Thai Police Seize Suspect with Explosive Materials

Police in Thailand arrested a terror suspect with a huge stash of explosive materials, after being warned by the U.S. and Israel of a possible threat in Bangkok.

Iran to Give US Toy Replica of Downed US Drone

An Iranian company plans to send the United States a toy model of a captured American stealth drone, according to Iran state radio.

Cruise Ship Captain Blamed for Tragic Crash

Costa Cruises, a Carnival company, said the tragic crash was the result of an 'unapproved, unauthorized maneuver' by the ship's captain.

Al Qaeda in Yemen Captures Southern Town

The Islamist group seized key parts of Radda over the weekend and set up a ring around the town, securing it from entry.

US to Send Ambassador to Myanmar

The announcement came one day after Myanmar President Thein Sein issued pardons to free 651 detainees and political inmates.

Millions Chime in over Jesus vs. Religion Video

A YouTube video is spreading like wildfire on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter -- and reigniting the debate on what it means to be Christian.

Maspero Massacre: Egypt's Christians Cry for Justice

Christians in Egypt are worried they will face more attacks, like the recent army massacre of Christians in Maspero Square.

Detained Human Rights Lawyer Denied Visitors

The Chinese government has revealed the whereabouts of missing human rights activist Gao Zhiseng.

Nigeria Christian Deaths Rise in Muslim Attacks

Nigeria's army said the group killed two Christians in separate attacks Monday, even though security has been ramped up in the area.

Iran Preparing to Retaliate for Scientist Death?

Following the death of an Iranian nuclear scientist, the independent news website, irannuc.ir, reports Iran is preparing a covert counteroffensive against the West.

Marine Video Sparks Outrage, Investigation

A military investigation is underway after a video depicting U.S. Marines desecrating the bodies of what appear to be dead Afghans was posted online.

Egyptian Christian Goes on Trial for Insulting Islam

A Christian businessman in Egypt will go on trial this week for insulting Islam.

State Dept. Meets with Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood

The meeting, which was the highest level U.S. contact ever with the radical Islamic political party, came as Egypt wraps up its parliamentary elections.     

Brotherhood's 'Lenin' Plotting Islamic Super-State

For Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, the rise of Islamic governments across the Mideast means a giant step towards his vision of a united Islamic super-state.

Pope Warns Gay Marriage Threat to Humanity

The pontiff told a group of more than 100 diplomats that traditional marriage is fundamental for an individual's education and development.

ANALYSIS: Greece Labels Pedophilia a Disability

Greece's National Confederation of Disabled People called the move by the government "incomprehensible."

Stakelbeck on Terror: Defending Israel's Biblical Heartland

CBN News sits down with two leading advocates for Israel's biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank.

Powerful Quake Hits Off Western Indonesia

A powerful earthquake has hit waters of western Indonesia, prompting local officials to issue a tsunami warning.

Study: UK Nurses Lack Compassion, Skills

Nurses in the United Kingdom oftentimes lack skills and compassion, according to a British government panel.

Pope Urges End to Religious Violence

Pope Benedict XVI expressed concern Monday for the "numerous victims" of religiously motivated terrorist attacks like those in Nigeria.

Nigeria Christians Vow to Fight Islamic Radicals

Nigerian Christians say they will defend themselves in the face of on-going attacks by a radical Muslim sect.

Iran Sentences American to Death for 'Spying'

An Iranian court has sentenced an American man to death, fueling tension between the United States and Iran.

Iran Welcomes US Rescue of Sailors from Pirates

Iran's government welcomed the U.S. Navy's rescue of 13 Iranian fishermen held by pirates, calling it a positive humanitarian gesture.

UK Christians Help Families Facing Hard Times

Christians in the United Kingdom are working together to help fellow believers who find themselves in financial difficulty.

Egypt's Christians Celebrate Christmas Amid Fears

Egypt's Christians celebrated their first Christmas after the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak, amid tight security.

Egypt's 'Brotherhood' to Electorate: 'No Israel'

Like Israel's enemy in Gaza -- Hamas -- the Muslim Brotherhood says it will never recognize Israel's right to exist.

Canada Creates Religious Freedom Office

Leaders of the ruling Conservative Party say they are committed to making the defense of religious freedom a major goal of the nations. foreign policy.

No More Bare Feet for Peru's Children

Operation Blessing International has partnered with Toms Shoes to supply shoes to many children in Peru.

Pastor's Wife Killed in Islamists' Church Attack

Gunmen attacked a church in Nigeria during a prayer service Thursday night, killing at least six people and wounding several others.

Franklin Graham: War Looms in South Sudan

The government of South Sudan has declared a disaster as thousands of people flee sectarian attacks.

N. Korea Tops Persecutors List for Tenth Year

The remaining nine positions on Open Doors' top 10 list of nations who persecute their Christian populations are all taken up by Muslim countries. 

Filipino Flood Survivors Receive Help and Hugs

The survivors of the deadly flash flooding in the Philippines are trying to put their lives back together with the help of disaster relief teams from the Christian Broadcasting Network.

Attacks Targeting Iraq Shiite Pilgrims Kill 72

A number of coordinated bombings targeting Iraq's Shiite Muslims killed 72 people Thursday in Baghdad and Nasiriyah.

UN Food Director Warns of More Hunger, Inflation

The new head of the United Nations food agency warns that in 2012, more people will go hungry.

Ministry Warns Iran Could Kill Pastor in Secret

The founder of Present Truth Ministries warns that the Iranian government could be waiting until international attention wanes to execute the pastor.

Islamic 'Honor Violence' Rising in the West

As Muslims migrate to the West, and more Muslim young people adopt Western ways, honor violence is on the rise. 

Nigeria Declares Emergency over Muslim Attacks

Nigeria declared a state of emergency last weekend after a series of attacks by a radical Muslim sect that killed dozens of people.

Iran Says It Has Developed Nuclear Fuel Rod

Iran has claimed a significant breakthrough in its nuclear program, saying its scientists have tested its own nuclear fuel rod.

Egypt's 'Brotherhood' Won't Recognize Israel

The Muslim Brotherhood is expected to win the majority of seats the lower house. The influential Islamist party already says they will not recognize Israel.

Ministry Teaches Kids to Guard against Sex Abuse

The Christian Broadcasting Network is working to stop child sexual abuse in Thailand.

Iran's Navy Tests Cruise Missile Near Hormuz

Iran continues to defy international pressure to stop its nuclear program.