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Kenya is observing a public holiday Friday to mourn the nearly 240 people who've died due to ongoing flooding.

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Experts have labeled a new law in Canada that aims to protect citizens from "hate speech" as the "most Orwellian piece of legislation ever promoted in the West" because it signals harmful restrictions on free speech rights. 

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Vladimir Putin officially began his fifth term as Russia's leader today in a ceremony filled with pomp and circumstance. Putin alleges he was reelected in a March contest, but Western nations have dismissed the so-called election as a sham. 

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Jochen “Jack” Wurfl knows the horrors antisemitism can breed. He was forced to hide out and conceal his family identity — and lost nearly every family member during Adolf Hitler’s reign.

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Yet another pastor has been slaughtered in Nigeria, underscoring the crumbling state of affairs for Christians in the African nation.

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A coalition of U.S. senators is demanding the Biden administration withdraw its support of two international agreements that would grant greater authority to the World Health Organization (WHO) and potentially weaken America's sovereignty.

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China's increasing worldwide influence is a major debate in this presidential election year. It centers on whether the Chinese Communist Party is viewed as a friendly competitor or an enemy of the United States. 

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Empty playgrounds. Schools without enough students to stay open. Small towns, deserted and abandoned. This is not some dystopian vision of the future. Demographers say this is our future. 

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Empty playgrounds. Schools without enough students to stay open. Small towns, deserted and abandoned. This is not some dystopian vision of the future. Demographers say this is our future. 

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This has never happened to me before. This year I get to celebrate two different Easters. I didn't realize this when I planned my upcoming trip to Ukraine. I've been to Ukraine on four different occasions in the last 24 months. On this next trip, I'm bringing a group of mental health specialists to serve the people of Ukraine. Together, on May 5th, we will celebrate Ukrainian Easter and our aid team will distribute food for 400 displaced families in the east of Ukraine. 

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On Friday, explosions echoed through the air in Iran, just days after the Muslim-majority country launched some 300 missiles into Israeli airspace — a marked escalation for a country that has, historically, attacked the Jewish state only via proxies, like the Gaza-based terrorist cell Hamas.

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“Deconstruction” has become one of the most frequently spouted faith terms of late, sparking many reactions from Christians and non-Christians alike.

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The latest numbers show that CBN Animation's Superbook has led the way for millions of children to accept Christ, and Superbook is growing with a popular kid's Bible app and website as well as work in new languages.

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Revival has been sweeping U.S. college campuses since the Asbury Awakening of February 2023. It's been marked by both planned and unplanned events in which thousands of students have given their lives to Christ, resulting in extended impromptu worship and baptisms.

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An American missionary is fighting back after he, his family, and 11 Christian leaders are facing serious charges from Nicaraguan officials who accuse them of money laundering and organized crime.

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Luke Smallbone, one half of the Grammy-winning Christian duo For King & Country, is no stranger to struggle. The difficulties he and his wife have endured have proven to be blessings in their lives.

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A new survey yielded results that could give Christians a “good reason for hope” when it comes to the Gospel’s impact on young people, according to researchers behind the data.

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More than two years of fighting with Russia has made Ukraine one of the world's most mined countries. CBN News traveled to a frontline area where Ukrainian forces are in one of the largest mine clearing operations since World War 2.

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Finland’s Supreme Court has announced it will take up a contentious case against a Christian politician who has faced a years-long legal battle for sharing her biblical views on sexuality.

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Free speech was indeed brusseling some feathers this week and liberal leaders are divided in their responses. But despite public outcry over NatCon's allegedly hateful messaging in Brussels, justice had the final say – and justice was righteous.

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A battle over freedom of speech has been raging in Belgium after speakers and guests were denied access to a major conservative conference because government authorities deemed it to be hostile to their agenda of "abortion, same-sex unions, and the European Union." But now there's been an equally surprising turnaround, and the event in Brussels is being allowed to resume with its schedule.

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In the midst of a brutal civil war, a hospital hidden in the Myanmar jungle is providing lifesaving care to those caught in the crossfire. CBN News visited this secret facility where the volunteer staff faces constant threats.

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In the midst of a brutal civil war, a hospital hidden in the Myanmar jungle is providing lifesaving care to those caught in the crossfire. CBN News visited this secret facility where the volunteer staff faces constant threats.

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More than 12,000 people were baptized in France on Easter Sunday – a record number for the country where about 50% of the people say they do not believe in God. 

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Horrified worshipers watched online and in person as a bishop was stabbed at the altar during a church service in Sydney on Sunday evening, and three others were stabbed as people rushed to help. Police said there were no life-threatening wounds, and a man was arrested.

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“He was a man of great faith — great, great faith.”

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Wars. Rumors of wars. Famines. Pestilences. Earthquakes. These are just some of the “birth pains” Jesus said will precede the biblical end times.

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Juan Vicente Pérez Mora of Venezuela was officially the world’s oldest man before his death on April 2. He was 114.

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More than two years into the Russia-Ukraine war, evangelical Christians in Ukraine continue to face being tortured, having their places of worship shut down, and experiencing other horrors at the hands of Russian soldiers, according to a letter Southern Baptist leaders wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson. 

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The U.S., Japan, Australia and the Philippines recently held joint military exercises in the South China Sea amid worsening harassment of China against the Philippines in the disputed territory. The goal was to help safeguard the rule of law and uphold the right to sail through and fly over the South China Sea.

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in Washington, D.C. this week discussing security concerns in his part of the world. 

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Actor Brett Varvel is on a mission to spread faith and hope through Hollywood. The “County Rescue” star recently joined CBN News to discuss his role as Andy, an EMT in the new Great American Family series. The show weaves together faith and drama to create a compelling, faith-affirming narrative.

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The beloved hymn “How Great Thou Art” has inspired Christians for decades. As the song celebrates its 75th anniversary, worship leader Matt Redman is honoring its legacy with an updated version.

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Hollywood star Aaron Taylor-Johnson — who is rumored to be the next James Bond — is speaking out on the weightiness of fatherhood.

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Rescue workers in Taiwan continue to pull people from the rubble after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the island— causing landslides and shaking buildings off their foundations.  

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An ex-New Ager who abandoned witchcraft and the occult is now sharing her love of Jesus with the masses.

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Here in the war-torn Asian nation of Myanmar, also known as Burma, the military government has escalated its brutal crackdown on ethnic minorities, unleashing air strikes and artillery on Christian civilians. CBN News joined up with one American aid group that's risking their lives to help the victims get out of harm's way.

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Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter century damaged buildings and left at least nine people dead. Damage was reported around the island but tsunami threats in Taiwan and Japan have been lifted. 

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Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter century damaged buildings and left at least four people dead. Damage was reported around the island but tsunami threats in Taiwan and Japan have been lifted. 

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New questions are circulating about Russia and the mysterious affliction known as Havana Syndrome. For years many suspected China as the culprit behind the mysterious attacks that have left U.S. officials with health issues like nausea, severe headaches, seizures, and even blindness.

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For decades, Slavic Gospel Association (SGA), the ministry I lead, has operated quietly behind the scenes in Russia, the former Soviet Union and Israel. Right now, we're in a unique place to help tens of thousands of people whose lives have been torn apart.

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Kherson is a city under siege as the Russians are trying to seize it once again, and its people are under constant bombardment. In the midst of it all, Ukrainian Christians are risking their lives to serve those trapped by war. 

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Kherson is a city under siege as the Russians are trying to seize it once again, and its people are under constant bombardment. In the midst of it all, Ukrainian Christians are risking their lives to serve those trapped by war. 

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A pastor and his wife have scored a significant victory in Nigeria after being acquitted of wrongdoing based on accusations they kidnapped and proselytized a 12-year-old girl.

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It's been more than two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Among the victims are thousands of Ukrainian children taken from their homes, and some survivors are now sharing their stories. Three of them spoke with CBN News on a recent visit to Washington to raise awareness.  

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Nearly half of the world's migratory species are declining in what many scientists see as the beginning of a major extinction event. 

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With persecution intensifying in Nigeria, many Christians face amplified social pressures. The latest example centers on two government colleges. Sean Nelson, legal counsel for ADF International, warns of dangerous, anti-Christian bias on these campuses.

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A Christian ministry in Haiti recently came under attack from nearly a dozen violent, armed gang members, but security personnel were able to stop them and save the lives of at least 120 staff members. 

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Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack Friday that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court showing signs of severe beatings. What has U.S. leaders very concerned is the possibility that a similar terrorist massacre could happen here in the U.S. or against Americans overseas. 

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It was minutes before the start of a concert by the popular rock band, Picnic, at a massive auditorium at Crocus City Hall, an entertainment complex on the northwestern outskirts of Moscow. Then, concertgoer Dave Primov heard the first popping sounds, but thought it was fireworks. As events unfolded, it became clear that it was the deadliest attack on Russian soil in years. 

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An increasing share of Americans think their religious beliefs are “at odds” with “mainstream American culture.”

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Russia has detained 11 people in the attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133 people and left the sprawling venue a smoldering ruin. Earlier this month, U.S. officials had privately shared intelligence with Russian officials about an impending attack. Putin ignored the warning. 

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A pro-life activist working to help women realize abortion isn’t their only option is on a mission to bring people a “system of care” and “true choices.”

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If you were asked to describe our world in one word, would you choose the word "peaceful"? I'm guessing there are a lot of other words that come to mind before peaceful. Your list may include words like chaotic, broken, unstable, frightening, or disintegrating.  

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Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her health and whereabouts.

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A Christian artist in the U.K. is suing a local council after being banned from her own exhibition and reported to the police for saying that it is harmful for children to try to change their sex.

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A former primary school teacher in the U.K. is defending herself in court after she was fired for refusing to treat an eight-year-old girl as a boy. 

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Archeologists in Sweden recently discovered more than 30,000 ancient objects, including a gold ring with a carved image of Jesus that was likely lost centuries ago. 

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CHISINAU, Moldova - When Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, nearly a million Ukrainians headed to the tiny country of Moldova. While most of these refugees have returned home or resettled in other countries, more than 100,000 remain.  

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A Christian actress who was fired from the lead role in the stage version of The Color Purple because of a Facebook post she made in 2014 about homosexuality, has lost her employment tribunal ruling appeal in the U.K.

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U.S. State Department officials say more than 30 U.S. citizens were evacuated from Haiti on a government-chartered flight that touched down at Miami International Airport Sunday. Officials say they're also working to arrange more flights to get stranded Americans out as the Caribbean island nation descends into chaos.  

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The organization behind the "He Gets Us" campaign, widely recognized for its compelling Super Bowl advertisements, is now gearing up for a significant presence at the upcoming Summer Olympics. 

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A Texas college professor who said he was fired after university leaders reportedly found his teachings too “religious” has been reinstated to his position more than a year after being terminated.

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The Rev. Samual Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, is on a mission to reach the masses with biblical truth.

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It was midnight on March 2nd when it happened. Odesa resident Sergei Gaidarzhi recounts his harrowing ordeal.

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North Korea's strengthened ties with Russia and its growing nuclear threat have made the Korean Peninsula a more dangerous place, leading South Korea to build up its military too. However, Christian Ministries are pursuing spiritual solutions to calm the tensions.

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Is North Korean leader Kim Jong Un about to go to war with South Korea and the United States? Some experts think it's possible. Kim has ordered his military to prepare for the occupation of South Korea, and is, according to some, engaged in "frantic military development".

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American missionaries trapped in Haiti are begging to be rescued as criminal gangs violently wreak havoc in the nation's capital. 

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Across Europe, leaders call Russia the greatest and most urgent threat facing the continent. Germany's intelligence chief warned recently that Vladimir Putin would not hesitate to attack a NATO member. That's why the alliance is scrambling to prepare for a direct military confrontation with Moscow.

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A court in Pakistan sentenced a 22-year-old student to death and gave a teenager a life sentence last week after finding them guilty of insulting Islam's Prophet Muhammad.

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A U.K. pro-life volunteer is facing trial after offering to talk with women experiencing crisis pregnancies by holding up a sign near an abortion clinic that read, "Here to talk if you want to."

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Caribbean leaders have called an emergency meeting today with the United States, Canada, and France in an effort to stop the worsening gang violence in Haiti. 

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Adele Raemer loved life in her small Israeli kibbutz, calling it “95% heaven” before the horror of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack shattered that reality.

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A Virginia pastor believes a miraculous provision from God led his family to adopt, and he’s now sharing his insight and inspiration with others.

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The brother-in-law of a Hamas hostage is speaking out about his relative’s dire plight, imploring the international community to keep fighting for Israeli hostages’ return.

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Nigerian gunmen have attacked a school in the county's northwest region abducting at least 287 students. This marks the second mass abduction in the West African nation in less than a week.

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Recent events in the Middle East are causing additional hardship and suffering for Christians in Yemen. For years, the tiny group of believers there have withstood intense persecution from militant Muslims and their government. Now, the attacks on ships and other actions of Houthi rebels are making matters worse.

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As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, there's growing concern that Russia has its eyes on the tiny country of Moldova. This former Soviet Union republic, sandwiched between Ukraine and Romania, wouldn't stand a chance against Russian forces. If a takeover happens, Moldova's small evangelical community would face a very dangerous future.    

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A police force in the U.K. has admitted that their attempt to limit the free speech of a street preacher was "disproportionate" and are being forced to pay a settlement to the pastor. 

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Greg Laurie is known for his massive Harvest crusades and gatherings that lead to large swaths of faith professions and Gospel-driven inspiration, but the famed preacher is now embarking on a new endeavor: an animated project aimed at a younger generation.

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One of the leaders of an organization working to spread the Gospel to Iranians reports that claims of Middle Easterners encountering Jesus in dreams are “quite common,” with the Lord using these interactions to draw individuals closer to Him.

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The radical Islamic Taliban group has resumed the gruesome practices of public executions and floggings in Afghanistan. 

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Calvary Temple is India's largest church with more than 300,000 members. Now, it's on a mission to build 40 more megachurches in the next 10 years.

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Gunmen in Burkina Faso stormed a Catholic church Sunday killing 15 worshippers and leaving two in critical condition, according to a senior church official.

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Leaders from Youth With A Mission (YWAM) are asking for prayer for the family and friends of the 11 missionary leaders and students who died in a car accident near Arusha, Tanzania on Saturday. 

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In China, the Bible is not safe. In fact, even Christian apps are on the chopping block. The latest app to face the axe is Pray.com, a platform filled with faith-based content, daily Bible-reading plans, and spiritual development programs.

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Ex-Muslims in Uganda were murdered Feb. 2, just two months after becoming Christians.

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Famed comedian Bill Maher is well-known for his atheism, but a fellow performer recently appeared on his “Club Random” podcast and implored him to look a bit deeper than his skepticism typically allows.

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A Kentucky pastor who’s been preaching for decades offered a simple but powerful blueprint for sharing the Gospel — and a reminder every Christian should heed.

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At his sentencing in 2021, Navalny, once an avowed atheist who had made fun of organized religion, surprised the court when he said he had become a Christian. 

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At his sentencing in 2021, Navalny, once an avowed atheist who had made fun of organized religion, surprised the court when he said he had become a Christian. 

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'The Very Opposite of Holy': Critics Slam 'Profane' Silent Disco at Canterbury Cathedral

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A proposed bill in Germany would introduce vaguely defined censorship zones around abortion clinics nationwide, banning behavior perceived as "disturbing" or "confusing" within 100 yards of those facilities, the length of an American football field. 

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The Biden administration is pledging to hold Russia accountable for the untimely death of Vladimir Putin's chief political rival, Alexei Navalny.

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An American missionary faces criminal charges in Nicaragua after bringing mass evangelism campaigns to the country. Now pastors he worked with are in prison.  

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An organization combatting Christian persecution across the globe recently announced it helped free 1,500 Sudanese slaves last year, bringing the total liberated over the past three decades to over 100,000.

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According to the most recent research, black women and girls make up only seven percent of the U.S. population, yet, in 2022, they accounted for 18 percent of all missing persons cases. One state is now tackling this issue head-on. 

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Xi Jinping's communist "China dream" is dying. Last year was China's worst economically since 1976. A study that the government tried to suppress found that as many as one billion Chinese may be living in poverty.

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President Joe Biden is underscoring the United States' commitment to supporting Ukraine. As the second anniversary of Russia's brutal invasion approaches, the Russian military is boasting its forces have taken over a city in eastern Ukraine. 

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Three days after reports of Alexei Navalny's death in a Russian Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 30-year prison sentence, his family has still has not been allowed to view his body. 

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