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This week, U.S. President Barak Obama took the oath of office and spelled out his goals for a second term and he surprised many by making gay rights a priority... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

The American Iranian pastor on trial for his Christian faith is said to be missing. Saeed Abedini's family says guards informed them that the pastor is no longer in the Tehran prison where he's been held for several months. These new developments bring new calls for his release and heightened pressure on the U.S. State Department to intervene... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

The emphasis may have been on earthly power at the inauguration, but at prayer gatherings around DC, Christians were calling on heavenly power... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Jan. 25: American pastor jailed in Iran may be missing, his wife speaks out; Thousands in Ireland hold vigil for 'pro-life promise'; Prayer plays major role on Inauguration Day; and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Jan. 18: Landmark rulings a mixed blessing for UK Christians; French warplanes pound Islamist targets in Mali; Jailed American pastor says he will hang for his faith; and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

For more than 50 years, being a Christian in Cuba was an invitation to persecution. Now, however, the Communist nation is now becoming much more open and big changes are taking place... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Jan 11: Jews, Christians help spread word about persecution; Ex-Satanic Russian hitman now fighting for peace; Hope emerging after India **** sparks outcry; and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Since the late 90s, Islamic radicals have waged a bloody insurgency in the southwest corner of Russia. Two wars and scores of terrorist attacks have killed thousands.Now one man's mission is to bring peace to the region. George Thomas has his story... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

When it comes to faith, Europe has been called the new dark continent. Church attendance is very low. But revival has come to some German churches in an unexpected way... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Jan. 4: Russian Ministries says ban on U.S. adoptions 'inhumane'; Shocking story of Christian persecution in Nepal, Descendants of ancient Jewish tribe fulfilling prophecy?; and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

A "Lost Tribe" has come home to israel and the return could be part of biblical prophecy. CBN News was at Ben Gurion airport when more than fifty members of Bnei Menashe tribe made history... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

In 1966, Time magazine asked the question: "Is God dead?" Now, nearly 50 years later, a new book presents proof that God is very much alive to millions of Americans. The author believes those numbers will grow even more in the years ahead... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Nepal is known for being on top of the world, but it's also a country where Hinduism and Communism struggle for dominance – and Christians face widespread persecution. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Dec. 28: A year in review: Boko Haram 'enjoys' killing Christians; Gracia Burnham 10 years later; Egypt’s Islamization could spark Coptic awakening; and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

In 2012, Gracia Burnham marked 10 years since the end of her captivity at the hands of Muslim rebels in the Philippines. It was also the anniversary of her husband Martin's death, who was killed in the rescue. Earlier this year, CBN NEWS talked with Gracia about how she's been reaching out to her former captors... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Major changes swept Egypt this year. Democratic elections brought the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist groups into power in the legislature and the presidency leading thousands of Christians are fleeing the country. However, as this wave of unprecedented emigration grows, the Egyptian church may be on the verge of an awakening... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

A radical Muslim group in Nigeria killed about 800 people this year. The al Qaeda-linked fighters have declared war on Nigeria's Christians, carrying out multiple attacks on Christian homes and churches, including a devastating car bomb on Christmas day one year ago. While some are calling for revenge, others are encouraging forgiveness... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

This week on Christian World News, a special Christmas edition. We’ll follow a very special Christmas shoebox from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic, and we take a closer look at the faith of Charles Dickens, author of ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Plus, we journey to Bethlehem to find a workman who carves the Holy Family in Olive Wood.”.. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Watching or reading Charles Dickens' classic story, "A Christmas Carol" is a holiday tradition for many families. However, few people really know much about the man who wrote the story... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Every Christmas, gift-filled shoe boxes bring joy and hope to millions of children around the world. It's a ministry that's gone on for the last twenty years and to mark a recent milestone, one shoe box made its way from Wisconsin to the Dominican Republic... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

The death toll from a typhoon that savaged the Philippines last week continues to climb and injury and disease are threatening to take more lives. CBN Disaster Relief is on the scene giving medical aid to keep that from happening... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Gay marriage could be the law of the land in Great Britain in a little more than a year. Parliament leaders have unveiled a plan to re-define the institution and to protect churches who have long opposed it... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

You may have heard about Colorado Springs and Orlando---Christian "Mecca Cities" for ministry organizations, but have you heard about Chiang Mai?.It's a missions hub located in northern Thailand and it’s become a launching pad for hundreds of Christian ministries. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

They're called "The Untouchables." The Dalits of India comprise millions of men, women and children born in the cultural system of that nation, and they’re treated even less than human. They're also the largest victims of human trafficking in the world, but now one church in California is using a movie to help set them free... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Nov. 30: Can the world stop Boko Haram from terrorizing Christians; Christians help Congo heal amid conflict; Surviving the killing fields of Cambodia; and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to recognize the Palestinian Authority as a non-member state this week. Some say the vote could put even more obstacles between the Israel and the PA and hinder further peace talks. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Protests rocked Egypt this week as President Mohammed Morsi moved to expand his power. First he issued a decree giving him control of all branches of government and then he backed the Constitutional Assembly as it rushed through the country's new constitution two months early, without the input of Christians or other minorities... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

One Bronx New York community has long been plagued by poverty, drugs and crime. Cable network HBO even took its cameras to Hunt's Point a few years back for a documentary on the high prostitution rate there. However, a local church refuses to let darkness reign in their community... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

The election of Mohammed Morsi as president gave Egyptians a sense of optimism and renewed hope. Now, five months later, many are frustrated and impatient because Morsi's promises of change and economic prosperity have yet to be realized. However, one group of outcasts are surviving with help from American and Egyptian Christians.... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Abraham Lincoln is one of America's most beloved presidents. He presided over the nation during the Civil War, and he freed the slaves. According to author Stephen Mansfield, he was also a man who struggled with faith... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Believers are celebrating the fact that America was founded as a Christian nation this week. Not too long ago, archaeologists at Jamestown, Virginia discovered the original church built in 1608 at James Fort. It's the place where Pocahontas married John Rolfe, and it’s also powerful evidence of America's Christian history... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Nov. 23: Jamestown find upholds America's Christian Heritage; Outreach yields harvest in tough Bronx neighborhood; Pure Religion: Caring for Egypt's Social Outcasts; and more. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Nov. 16: Gaza Rockets rain down on Israel as Israeli defense ramps up; Franklin Graham: US has turned its back on God; Imprisoned in Iran: One missionary's journey; and more. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

American missionary Dan Baumann knows what that's like to live in an Iranian jail cell. He was arrested in Iran after spending two weeks there, spreading the Gospel. Once authorities imprisoned him, he could nothing but trust God... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Many people probably have more than one Bible in their homes, but in some countries, believers risk their lives to get a copy of God's Word. Bouchan was imprisoned for his Christian witness in the communist nation of Laos, but what he wanted more than anything else, was to read the Scriptures... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Palestinian rockets have been falling on Israel for a week, with some striking Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The assault forced Israel to ramp up its efforts to take out terror sites. Meanwhile, people in Israel say that this time, the Jewish state has to be allowed to finish the job... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Guatemala is still recovering from a major earthquake last week. At least 44 people died, and more than a million are suffering in the aftermath. CBN’s Operation Blessing was among the first responders... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Church leaders in Cartegena, Colombia, are taking the biblical command to pray for government leaders very seriously. Critical illnesses have shaken the leadership of Colombia and evangelical churches have rallied in their support. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

A recent nighttime raid and destruction of an evangelical church outside Moscow raises concerns that religious freedom is fading in Russia. Police simply watched as dozens of men with heavy machinery demolished the Holy Trinity Pentecostal congregation and some fear it's part of a threatening pattern against Russia's evangelical Christians... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Nov. 9: N. Korean believer's tale of persecution survival; Church demolished: Russia's fading religious freedom; Mohler: Election a 'catastrophe' for moral issues; and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Nov. 2: Christians flee Egypt as the Muslim Brotherhood gains influence; Operation Blessing helping victims of Hurricane Sandy; The first Mormon president? Does faith matter?; and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Thousands of Christians are fleeing Egypt as the Muslim Brotherhood gains influence in that country. As this wave of unprecedented emigration grows, the Egyptian church may be on the verge of an awakening... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Superstorm Sandy battered the U.S. East Coast this week with 90-mile-an-hour winds and drenching rain. New Jersey and New York were hardest hit and millions are without power or heat. Even worse, many victims lack the basic food and water they need to survive. However, relief ministries are beginning to arrive on scene, including CBN’s Operation Blessing... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Barack Obama made history in 2008 when he became the first African-American to be elected president. Republican challenger Mitt Romney could also make history in 2012, if he becomes the first Mormon to win the White House. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Oct. 26: US Christians Urge Terror Label for Boko Haram, Prayer Group Pitches Tent on White House Lawn, and more... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Christians are making prayer a priority in the days leading up to the U.S. presidential election. They've been praying on the White House lawn 24 hours a day since September in hopes of turning America back to God... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Christmas may seem far away, but it's never too soon to start wrapping gifts. Samaritan's Purse President Franklin Graham visited London recently to help schoolchildren wrap and pack shoe boxes. The effort is part of this year's Operation Christmas Child campaign, which reached a major milestone this year. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

Boko Haram is linked to Al-Qaeda and it has declared war on Nigeria's Christians and the attacks have been brutal. While there have been cries for revenge, some Christians are calling for forgiveness... The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

On Christian World News, Oct. 19: Philippines, Muslim rebels hope for lasting peace with new deal; Indonesian Christian makes political history; Billy Graham, other leaders encourages voting biblical values; and more. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com

The U.S. presidential election is just weeks away. Republican challenger Mitt Romney is seeking to unseat President Barack Obama. Many Christian leaders are also campaigning hard, but they're not pushing a specific candidate. Instead, they're urging Christian voters to rely on biblical principles when they cast their ballot. .. The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com