October 2012 Headlines

No We Can't! Author Calls 'Coexistence' a Myth

Talk about coexistence among religions and cultures is prevalent these days. It sounds good, but is it possible? Author Robert Stearns says "no."

Retired Dutch Official Facing Child Rape Allegations

A retired high-ranking Dutch official is being honored for his work. But human rights advocates say he doesn't deserve praise; he deserves prison.

Nigeria Attack 'Extinction Exercise' against Christians

Seven people are dead and at least 100 others were injured after a suicide bomber ran an SUV filled with explosives into a Catholic church during mass Sunday.

Dignitaries Visit Pakistani Teen Shot by Taliban

Pakistani teen, Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban earlier this month, received support from some high powered politicians Wednesday.

China Think Tank Calls for End to One-Child Policy

A report by a Chinese think tank says that by 2015, families should be allowed to have two children and that by 2020, all restrictions on birth should be lifted.

Iran Starts Military Exercises Near Iraqi Border

Iran's regular army has begun a two-day ground and air military exercise aimed at upgrading its combat readiness against possible attacks.

NATO Soldiers Killed in Apparent 'Insider Attack'

Two NATO soldiers were shot and killed by a man wearing an Afghan police uniform on Tuesday.

CBN Film Reaps Harvest in Central America

A 30-minute film produced by CBN's Costa Rica office is bringing people to Christ.

Spain's Secret Shame: Baby Black Market Exposed

Spain is reeling from one of the worst crimes since World War II. Hundreds of thousands of infants stolen and sold on the black market. Now the victims want justice.

Al Qaeda Leader Urges More Westerner Kidnappings

Al Qaeda's leader is calling on Muslims to kidnap Westerners in exchange for the release of captured terrorists.

Media Whitewashing Muslim Brotherhood's Goals?

Former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt, Zvi Mazel warned that Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood are methodically taking over the country's institutions.

Officials: Suicide Bomber Kills 36 in Afghanistan

A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a mosque in northern Afghanistan on Friday, killing 36 people and wounding 23, officials said.

Muslim Militants in Syria Murder Christian Pastor, Family

Christian Aid reports that a band of Sunni Muslim militants stormed into a house church meeting in October. They shot and killed a pastor and his wife and three children.

Operation Christmas Child Close to 100 Millionth Shoebox

For more than 22 years, Operation Christmas Child has sent shoeboxes full of goodies to children in more than 100 countries. It'll reach a milestone this year with its 100 millionth shoebox.

US Christians Urge Terror Label for Boko Haram

Nigerian Christian leaders in America are demanding the U.S. government label the group Boko Haram a terrorist organization.

Egypt's Constitution Headed for Showdown with Islamists

An Egyptian court has asked to disband a panel tasked with writing a new constitution. Critics claim the body is dominated by Islamists, including the Muslim Brotherhood.

Parents Reunite with Daughter Shot by Taliban

The family of the Pakistani teenager shot by the Taliban are seeing the girl for the first time since the attack.

Sandy Sparks Fears of Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

CBN's Operation Blessing International is taking steps to prevent another cholera outbreak from spreading in Haiti in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

Activists Protest Same-Sex Marriage in France

Supporters of traditional marriage in France protested the government's push to legalize gay marriage and give homosexual couples the right to adopt.

Clinton: Facebook Libya Attack Claims 'Not Evidence'

The secretary of state responded to the new emails that have surfaced on the Sept. 11 consulate attack, saying too much emphasis shouldn't be put on one document.

White House Had Emails on Terror Role in Libya Attack

The White House had information that Islamic radicals were claiming credit for the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, two hours after the assault began.

Taliban Targets Another Girl in Pakistan

The Taliban is targeting a second young girl in Pakistan known her women's rights activism and pro-education stance.

Egypt's Morsi Slammed for Condoning Anti-Semitic Rant

Egypt's President Morsi has come under fire for attending a sermon where a Muslim cleric called for the "destruction and the dispersal of the Jews."

Syria's Deadly Civil War Spills into Lebanon

An Associated Press photographer reportedly saw dozens of gunmen roaming the streets of a mostly Sunni neighborhood of Beirut Monday.

Egypt's Christian Youth Unite to Pray for their Nation

Earlier this month, Egyptian Christians gathered for an urgent time of fasting and prayer, seeking God's protection from the rising influence of Islam on Egyptian society.

Mideast Conflict Could Escalate into Regional War

The ongoing violence in Syria is spilling over its borderes. Recent examples show an escalating conflict in the Middle East that could soon erupt into a regional war.

Pope Names Seven New Saints, Seeks to Revive Faith

Pope Benedict XVI added seven more saints onto the roster of Catholic role models, saying their example would strengthen the church.

CIA Reported Libya Attack as Terror within 24 Hours

New information released today on the deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya suggest Washington knew it was not caused by a derogatory film on Islam on YouTube.

Pakistan Girl Shot by Taliban Able to Stand

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager shot in the head by the Taliban, has been able to stand with help for the first time.

Senator: White House Response on Libya 'Bizarre, Misleading'

The terror attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya was the deadliest blow against diplomatic personnel in decades and has led to finger-pointing over who knew what when.

Indonesian Christian Makes Political History

A Christian politician has made history in the world's largest Muslim nation by winning an election to one of the nation's highest posts.

Lebanon PM Links Car Bomb to Crisis in Syria

Lebanon's prime minister linked the massive car bomb that tore through Beirut to the civil war in neighboring Syria.

Boko Haram Suspected in Nigeria Shootings

The radical Islamist group Boko Haram may be the source of violence against Chinese workers in Nigeria.

Hundreds Protest N. Ireland's First Abortion Clinic

In Northern Ireland, police erected barriers as hundreds gathered to protest the country's first abortion clinic.

Philippines, Muslim Rebels Hope for Lasting Peace

The Philippines government and the nation's largest Muslim rebel group took the first steps to creating a lasting peace in the war-torn southern Philippines this week.

Karzai: Afghan Forces Ready to Take Full Control

Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that Afghan security forces are ready to take full control of their country's security. But military experts question that.

Iranian Christians Arrested During Home Prayer Meeting

Security forces in Shiraz, Iran, raided a private home and arrested seven Christians for holding a prayer meeting.

Israeli Deputy Speaker Says Iran Will Be Stopped

CBN News recently spoke with a risng star in Israeli politics who had some tough words for the Obama administration.

Islam Making Inroads in Haiti after 2010 Quake

Islam is making inroads in Haiti, a country that's been dominated by Catholic, Protestant, and even Voodoo religions.

Security Tightened at Hospital Treating Pakistani Teen

Birmingham, England's Queen Elizabeth Hospital is on high alert after two people tried to get in to see an injured Pakistani teenager.

Clinton: President Wouldn't Have Known Libya Specifics

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton defended the White House against accusations it didn't do enough to protect the U.S. Consulate in Libya, saying she takes full blame.

Pakistan Girl Shot by Taliban Treated in the UK

A 14-year-old Pakistani girl remains in critical condition and her skull and neck wounds are serious enough that authorities decided on a prolonged stay out of the country.

New 'Mini-Flame' Virus Latest Cyber-Spy Attack?

A new version of an old virus is infecting computers in Iran and around the Middle East. Y-Net News reports the new virus is linked to the Flame virus from this summer.

Desmond Tutu Works with UN to End Child Marriage

South Africa's Anglican Archbishop is working to end child marriages.

White House Shifts Story on Libya Security Failures

Republican lawmakers continue to pressure the White House for answers over the attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya that killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Experts Warn US Vulnerable to Cyber 'Pearl Harbor'

Security experts warn that the United States faces the real danger of a massive attack by foreign cyber terrorists.

Muslim Rebels Sign Peace Deal with Philippine Gov't

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front has fought for an independent Islamic state for decades. This is a major step designed to end that long-running insurgency.

Turkish Mega Mosque in Germany Sparks Controversy

There was a time when the Turkish-led Ottoman Empire ruled over a large chunk of Europe. Now some believe the Turks want to bring back those old glory days.

Pakistani Girl Shot by Taliban in Satisfactory Condition

A 14-year-old Pakistani activist shot by Taliban forces on her way home from school is in satisfactory condition Friday. But doctors say the next few days are critical.

Author: Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World?

While many are concerned about the political changes sweeping the Islamic world, some Christians are seeing another kind of revolution shaking the region.

Egypt Christians Protest Maspero Coptic Massacre

Egypt's Christians marked the one-year anniversary of the Maspero massacre this week by demanding justice for those killed.

Indonesian Pays Steep Price for Converting to Christ

In the world's largest Muslim nation, changing your faith can bring lots of trouble. For one man it meant almost losing his identity.

Critics Scoff as EU Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The EU has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to promote peace and democracy, even as the continent is in the midst of its biggest debt crisis since the 1950s.

Yemeni Security Officer for US Embassy Assassinated

A drive-by shooting Thursday that killed a top Yemeni security official who worked at the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa has raised concern that al Qaeda militants are bouncing back.

Egypt Christians Protest Maspero Coptic Massacre

A 14-year-old Pakistani activist is in critical condition after being shot by Taliban forces on her way home from school. Pakistans expressed their outrage over the shooting.

Fascist Movement Dawning in Greece amid Crisis

As European union leaders continue to fiddle in Brussels, southern Europe is beginning to burn. Greece is at risk of a growing fascist movement.

Greek Unemployment Above 25 Pct.; Spain Downgraded

European nations are continuing to struggle in the continent's economic crisis.

US Troops Deploy to Jordan as Syria Conflict Mounts

Defense officials said the forces in Jordan are made up of 100 military planners and other personnel who stayed on in the country after an annual exercise in May.

Congress Demands Answers on Libya Security Failures

Lawmakers are demanding answers on whether requests for more security in Libya were ignored and why the White House claimed the attack was sparked by an anti-Islam film.

Muslim Trafficking Networks Target Coptic Women

Many Egyptian Christian women fear they'll be targets for abduction and forced marriage by Muslims. CBN News traveled to Cairo to investigate the trafficking of Coptic women.

US Embassy in Libya Called for Extended Security

A State Department document shows the U.S. Embassy in Libya had deep concerns about security prior to the fatal attack on September 11.

Elusive Muslim Radical Faces NY Federal Judge

A radical Egyptian-born Muslim preacher appeared in a New York courtroom Saturday, facing multiple terrorism charges.

Venezuela's Chavez Wins 3rd Presidential Term

President Hugo Chavez put to rest any doubts about his political touch in winning a third consecutive six-year term after a bitterly fought race against a youthful rival.

Medical Center Helps Military Dogs Heal from War

Military working dogs have become an integral part of the U.S. military's efforts in the war on terror. But what happens when one is hurt in the line of duty?

Boko Haram Massacres Christian Students in Nigeria

Christian college students in Nigeria were executed this week by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, according to Open Doors USA, a ministry to the persecuted church.

Venezuala's Presidential Race Dividing Evangelicals

Election polls are predicting a tight contest this Sunday as Venezuelans vote for their next president. The politics have created sharp divisions even in the evangelical church.

Paraguay's 'Altar of Prayer' Evidence of Revival

A 12-year prayer marathon has brought Christians together in the South American country of Paraguay, giving evidence of a spiritual revival.

Extradited Extremists Face Charges in New York

An Egyptian-born Islamic preacher faced terrorism charges in a New York courtroom after he and four other terror defendants were extradited overnight from Britain to the U.S.

Freed Iranian Pastor's Lawyer Now in Prison

Mohammad Ali Dadkhah represented Pastor Nadarkhani throughout his years of unjust imprisonment, but now faces lengthy prison time himself.

Iran Riot Police Deployed amid Currency Crisis

Iranian riot police have been deployed at key intersections in the capital of Tehran after police clashed with protestors angry over the Iranian economy.

US Diplomats in Libya Denied More Security Help

GOP House leaders say U.S. diplomats in Libya repeatedly asked for more security at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi before the deadly attack on Sept 11.

Muslim Protesters Attack French Embassy in Iran

Foreign embassy attacks are continuing as Muslims act out in retaliation for an anti-Islam film and other negative portrayals of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

France to Cover Full of Cost of Abortions

The move is part of a group of French government reforms aimed at making abortions more accessible for all women.

Christians Bombed, Burned Out in Kenya, Tanzania

An explosive device was set off in a Sunday school class full of children at a Kenyan church. One child was killed and at least three seriously wounded.