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• US seizure of Rogue Oil Tanker off Venezuela Signals New Crackdown on Shadow Fleet

  The recent seizure of an oil tanker known as Skipper by the U.S. off the coast of Venezuela marks a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s campaign to choke off Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s access to oil revenues.

• From Pulpit to Prison: S. Korean Crackdown on Pastor Could Muzzle Religious Expression

  Young-kwan Son believes there's a hidden agenda behind his father's prosecution. He points to how the pastor mobilized two million people to oppose the proposed Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Law, which critics say could criminalize preaching against homosexuality and restrict religious speech.

• UK Teacher Sues After Being Fired from Position for Saying Britain Is Christian

  A primary school teacher in the United Kingdom, who was dismissed from his position, is suing local authorities after they allegedly investigated him for telling a Muslim student that "Britain is still a Christian state," a U.K.-free speech organization reports.   

• As Putin Terrorizes Ukrainian Civilians Nightly, Peace Plan Would Leave 5M Under Russian Occupation

  As ceasefire talks continue among the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, many Ukrainians say any deal that concedes territory to Moscow is unacceptable, especially as Russian forces intensify attacks on civilian areas.

• Trump Says US Has Seized an Oil Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela - Now What?

  President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday afternoon that the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the regime of dictator Nicolás Maduro.

• 'Truly Thankful to God': Christian Group Helps 1,000 Wounded Ukrainian Heroes Rebuild Lives

  They put everything on the line for their country and refused to give up on life. Now, thanks to faith and a remarkable Christian prosthetics foundation, Ukrainian soldiers who lost limbs in battle are walking, working, and returning to serve their nation. 

• Teacher Fights for His Job, Held in Jail Through Christmas in Student Pronoun Battle

  A teacher in Ireland is back in court fighting for his right to follow his religious beliefs, and a judge is now vowing to keep him in jail through Christmas.

• 7.5 Quake in Japan Injures 23 People, Triggers Tsunami and 'Megaquake' Warning

  A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring more than 20 people and triggering a tsunami of up to 28 inches in Pacific coast communities, officials said. The Japan Meteorological Agency is warning of possible aftershocks and increased risk of a megaquake.

• American Christians Join Armenia's Inaugural Prayer Event, Reject 'War on Faith' Claims

  Tucker Carlson recently claimed Armenia's prime minister is "at war with Christianity." But leaders here in Yerevan — including prominent American Christians — say that narrative simply doesn't match the facts on the ground. And as Armenia holds its first-ever national prayer breakfast, many here believe the far greater threat comes from inside the country, through demographic decline driven in part by abortion.

• Pastor, Wife and Churchgoers Abducted at Gunpoint During Sunday Service in Nigeria

  Christians in Nigeria continue to be the target of attacks by armed jihadists. In the latest ambush, members of a church were attacked during a Sunday service, resulting in the abduction of the pastor, his wife, and several congregants, according to a persecution watchdog group

• Are We Living in the End Times? Expert Details ‘Super Sign’ of the Last Days

  Author and speaker Dr. Alex McFarland is on a mission to answer pressing questions about prophecy and the end times, launching a new book that tackles these essential theological topics.

• Expert Sounds Alarm on ‘Gruesome’ Christian Persecution in Syria

  Christian leaders recently came together to send a letter to President Donald Trump, warning the commander-in-chief about the dire situation for Christians and other minority groups inside Syria.

• An ‘Orwellian’ Nightmare: British Man Reportedly Arrested For Posing With Gun on Social Media

  A British man was reportedly arrested after posting a photo on social media showing him holding a gun

• As China Rounds up Christian Leaders, Jailed Pastor's Family Launches US Christmas Campaign

  Christians in China are committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the country. As the Good News spreads via underground house churches, many pastors and leaders are coming under attack. Recently, a group of pastors was jailed for expressing their faith in Jesus Christ. 

• Nigerian Persecution Horror: Expert Dismantles Disturbing Media Narrative

  Brad Brandon, CEO of Across Nigeria, is pushing back on the media narrative surrounding Christian persecution in Nigeria, explaining the intricacies of the issue and clarifying key points.

• Christian Filmmaker Banned From Filming at Historic Site Over His ‘Religious Affiliation’

  It seems decidedly true a historical Christian site would be of the utmost significance to Christians. And yet, it was a Christian — a Catholic documentarian — banned from filming one in England.

• Ex-Muslim Leads 100,000 to Jesus: 'There Is Hunger in the Muslim World to Hear About Christ'

  Harun Ibrahim was born in Israel to Arab-Muslim parents, studied in a Jewish school, and married a devout Christian woman.  After years of examining these religions, he was faced with a choice: Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. 

• 'Unbelievable Revival': God Is Moving with Power in Transnistria Despite Russia's Heavy Hand

  A remarkable Christian revival is underway in a Russian-controlled part of Moldova, despite Moscow's heavy hand. Very few foreign journalists are allowed in, but CBN News gained rare access to the Transnistria region.

• 'Amazing Salvation Numbers': Seismic Spiritual Shift in World's Largest Catholic Country

  Brazil is witnessing a seismic shift in its religious landscape that's rapidly reshaping the country's spiritual and social fabric. As CBN News discovered, evangelicals are poised to outnumber Catholics as the largest faith group there.

• Thousands of Kids Held Captive in Russia: 'Ukraine Lost 50 Percent of Its Children's Population'

  The people of Ukraine continue to face constant danger from almost daily Russian drone attacks. Adding to the death and destruction, Russian Forces have taken thousands of Ukrainian children into captivity.