(CBN News) Rev. Polycarp Zongo of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) has been released by his abductors after being held captive since Oct. 19, 2020. Through the efforts of Ambassador Ummu Kalthum Muhammad, chairperson, and founder of Kalthum Foundation for Peace, the pastor was freed from Boko Haram insurgents, Our Nigeria reports. A video was released in … [Read more...] about PASTOR RELEASED: Boko Haram Extremists Release Nigerian Pastor Held Captive for 8 Months
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Naftali Bennett Becomes Israel’s New Prime Minister, Ending Netanyahu’s 12-Year Reign
(CBN News) Benjamin Netanyahu's term as prime minister ended Sunday after Israel's parliament approved a new government formed by Yamina leader Naftali Bennett and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid. Israel's Parliament, the Knesset (MKs), approved the new government in a 60 to 59 vote with one abstention, The Jerusalem Post reports. Bennett's supporters cheered … [Read more...] about Naftali Bennett Becomes Israel’s New Prime Minister, Ending Netanyahu’s 12-Year Reign
Noah’s Ark Replica Hit With a Deluge of Fines From British Authorities
(ChurchLeaders) A Noah’s Ark replica that has been detained in Ipswich, England, for 18 months has been accruing daily fines of £500, or $700, since April 1. The replica is in something of a catch-22 as British authorities are preventing it from setting sail on the grounds that it is unseaworthy, but have been levying fines because it remains in port. “We do have concerns … [Read more...] about Noah’s Ark Replica Hit With a Deluge of Fines From British Authorities
UN Rights Chief Warns of Escalating Violence in Myanmar
GENEVA (AP) The U.N. human rights chief is warning of a military buildup in parts of Myanmar and rising violence, with the army using heavy weapons against armed groups as well as civilian targets, including Christian churches. Michelle Bachelet said more than 108,000 people have fled their homes in eastern Kayah state in the last three weeks, and her office cited “credible … [Read more...] about UN Rights Chief Warns of Escalating Violence in Myanmar
Woman Testifies About Brutality of Islamic Extremism in Nigeria, Says Babies Were Ripped From Wombs
(Christian Post) A Muslim woman who formerly lived in Nigeria and witnessed persecution firsthand criticized the Nigerian government's response to the rampant violence impacting millions and told a top United States religious freedom oversight body that the country is a "time bomb" in dire need of reform. The bipartisan U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, … [Read more...] about Woman Testifies About Brutality of Islamic Extremism in Nigeria, Says Babies Were Ripped From Wombs