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While the world focuses on Israel's war against Hamas, an ongoing conflict threatens a tiny Christian nation at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Armenia is facing a potential genocide at the hands of its militant neighbor, Azerbaijan.

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A professor at a Bible college in the U.K. who was fired for tweeting that homosexuality "is invading the church," and who later found out college administrators also considered reporting him as a potential terrorist, has filed a lawsuit against his former employer. 

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At least 10 Christians were killed on Nov. 24 when suspected Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists attacked villages in Taraba state, Nigeria. 

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A 13th-century painting discovered hanging in an elderly woman's kitchen a few years ago has been acquired by the Louvre after a four-year endeavor to keep the rare work of art in France. 

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Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader Brandon Lake — the recording artist behind songs like “Gratitude” and “Graves Into Gardens” — said “The Chosen” left an indelible mark on him and his wife.

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Christian persecution is raging across the globe, with a new report finding an estimated 200 to 300 million Christians worldwide face some form of rebuke for their beliefs.

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An ex-Victoria’s Secret model who quit her job to pursue her Christian faith has announced she faces an unexpected Stage 4 cancer battle and is asking friends and fans for prayer.

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Tucked away in a quiet Portland neighborhood is an animation studio that is opening the Bible to millions in a new and fresh way. An idea of some college buddies has become one of the most successful ways for people to understand the Bible. 

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A faded and cracked felt bicorne hat worn by Napoléon Bonaparte sold for $2.1 million at an auction Sunday of the French emperor’s belongings.

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The son of a co-founder of Hamas blasted the terror organization in a blistering half-hour speech at the United Nations on Monday. 

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"By broadcasting free programs that bring God's love to every child, including those in places hostile to Christianity, we can give them real hope for the future — even in the midst of war."

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The General Synod, the ruling body of the Church of England, has ruled it will soon test special services of prayer and dedication asking for God's blessing on homosexual couples. 

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More than 200 Muslims in Gaza have reportedly asked to follow Jesus after meeting Him in a dream. 

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The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan has warned that he's considering war crimes charges over Israel's conduct of the war and blockade of supplies into Gaza. 

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Evangelist Ray Comfort has seen his fair share of evil, but the Living Waters ministry leader said there’s a difference between Christians and non-Christians when it comes to the demonic realm.

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An ex-Muslim-turned-atheist became a vocal advocate for women and a fierce critic of her former faith, making international headlines for her commentary and work.

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A new report released Friday reveals an increase in anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe over the last year. 

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Christians in Iran put their lives on the line each time they open the Word of God or share the Gospel with family members. Now some underground believers are risking their lives to translate the Bible into their local dialects so their friends and neighbors can have access to the scriptures. 

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Just 40 days after the brutal massacre of more than 1,400 Israelis, including 33 Americans on Oct. 7, the Biden administration has extended a sanctions waiver that will allow Iran to access $10 billion in previously frozen funds. The money is tied to neighboring Iraq's purchase of electricity from the Islamic regime. 

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The tone was cordial, and it looked like a thaw in the brewing cold war between the US and China. Then, after the summit, Joe Biden called the Chinese president "a dictator" and China vowed to take over Taiwan.

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The tone was cordial, and it looked like a thaw in the brewing cold war between the US and China. Then, after the summit, Joe Biden called the Chinese president "a dictator" and China vowed to take over Taiwan.

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The Algerian government has ramped up its crackdown on Christian churches in the North African country, including sentencing several Algerian church leaders to prison, according to a report.

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A Finnish politician who faced a years-long legal battle for sharing her biblical views on sexuality has been found not guilty of hate speech for sharing a Bible verse, among other expressions.

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Brazilian police foiled a terror attack last week against Jewish targets after a tip from Israel's spy agency, Mossad.  Two members of Hezbollah were arrested. The growing influence of Iran and Hezbollah in Latin America creates not only a strategic threat to the United States but a danger for Latin America's Jewish community. 

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Brazilian police foiled a terror attack last week against Jewish targets after a tip from Israel's spy agency, Mossad.  Two members of Hezbollah were arrested. The growing influence of Iran and Hezbollah in Latin America creates not only a strategic threat to the United States but a danger for Latin America's Jewish community. 

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A studio head overseeing “Journey to Bethlehem,” a new musical about the nativity story, believes audiences will truly love the powerful way the Gospel story is told.

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In a clip heard ’round the western Christian world, Andy Stanley seemed to suggest in 2018 that believers ought to “unhitch” themselves from the Old Testament. While the megachurch preacher later claimed the widely condemned statement was stripped of its context, the criticism — and subsequent conversation — was already unfolding in Christian communities around the country.

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Refugees fleeing from fighting in Chad have reported a spate of new killings in Sudan's West Darfur by Islamic jihadists and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). 

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Inside the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are closing in on key Hamas strongholds. For the first time since the beginning of the war, Israel has also agreed to limited daily humanitarian pauses.

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Inside the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are closing in on key Hamas strongholds. For the first time since the beginning of the war, Israel has also agreed to limited daily humanitarian pauses.

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For the second time in two weeks, the U.S. military has targeted Iranian-backed forces in the Middle East after facing deadly provocation. However, critics say the Pentagon's response isn't strong enough, and that's projecting weakness to Iran.

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Handel is believed to have composed "Messiah" in only 24 days. Many believe it was divinely inspired.

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The Supreme Court of Nepal has upheld the decision of a lower court to sentence a Nepali pastor to one year in prison and a fine for allegedly attempting to convert someone to Christianity. 

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Two U.S. mission organizations are following the Holy Spirit to preach the gospel to the entire country of Nicaragua. CBN News learned more about this effort to reach hundreds of thousands of people for Jesus Christ.

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October 5th, two days before Hamas would go on their killing spree, more than 600 Christians from 50 countries, visited areas in southern Israel, close to Gaza's border.

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A German city has announced it will rename the Anne Frank daycare center to "World Explorer" because migrants complained they couldn't explain Frank's significance to their children. 

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The Jesus Film Project is continuing on its mission to impact the nations with the Gospel message by reaching an indigenous tribe with its 2,100th translation of the Jesus Film.

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Christians in Nigeria faced a new set of horrors on Oct. 31, when suspected Fulani herdsmen reportedly attacked a village, killed at least one believer, harmed two others, and kidnapped 25 more.

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Richard Lorenzo Jr. is a Christian pastor — but that wasn’t always the case

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Just-installed House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is making clear he is “a Bible-believing Christian.”

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Each November, the call goes out around the globe for millions of Christians to come together and pray for the persecuted church. This Sunday, Nov. 5, is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP). The IDOP is described as a special day set aside as a global prayer event to pray on behalf of Christians who are facing abuse and even death for the cause of Christ. 

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A Metro London UK Police officer was captured in a viral video on Tuesday arresting a man for a social media post criticizing the Palestinian flags flying in his neighborhood. The police department has confirmed the video is real. 

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For the last two years, Iran has been smuggling thousands of weapons into the West Bank using a complex network of routes stretching across four countries. With Israel's ground invasion in full swing, intelligence officials are worried that terror groups operating inside Israel could open a new front in the war. 

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