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Worthy News reaches Christians and non-Christians seeking balanced, independent, news making a difference in the overcrowded media landscape at these strategic times. If you're interested in reporting for Worthy News, or submitting commentaries for Worthy Opinions, visit Worthy Writers. Still interested in our old news format? Check the refurbished 24/7 section where we compile the most 'worthy' stories from around the world. Every second, every day. Worthy News. When It Matters. Romania’s President Wins First Round Of Controversial ElectionNovember 24, 2009
Latest official results show that Romanian President Traian Basescu has won the first round of Sunday's presidential ballot with about 32.5 percent of the vote. His main rival Mircea Geoana received about 30.8 percent. However, the poll has been overshadowed by reported election fraud and a political and economic crisis in the country.
Pakistan Militants Bomb CD Shop For Selling ‘Jesus Film’November 23, 2009
A man selling compact discs in Pakistan's war-torn North West Frontier Province remained in critical condition Monday, November 23, after suspected Islamic militants blew up his CD shop because its collection included a film about Jesus and other Christian movies.
Christian, Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Asia, World News | No Comments » NEWS WATCH: Romania Presidential Poll Overshadowed By Political TurmoilNovember 22, 2009
Romanians vote Sunday, November 22, in a presidential election with president Traian Basescu and his main left-wing challenger tied in opinion polls. The international community hopes the vote will resolve a government crisis that has paralyzed Romania, which is facing a major economic crisis.
Egypt Muslims Burn Christian ShopsNovember 21, 2009
Hundreds of angry Muslims on Saturday, November 21, burnt Christian shops and attacked a police station in southern Egypt where a Christian was being held on suspicion of “sexually assaulting” a Muslim girl, police said.
NEWS ALERT: Vietnam Catholic Prisoner Suffers “Serious Stroke”November 19, 2009
A Catholic priest who is serving a long prison term in Vietnam on charges that Christians link to his fight for religious freedom and democracy has suffered another "serious stroke," his supporters told BosNewsLife late Thursday, November 19.
Christian, Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Asia | No Comments » URGENT BREAKING NEWS: Iran Releases Christian Women From JailNovember 18, 2009
Iran on Wednesday, November 18, released two young Christian women who faced execution or at least life imprisonment for converting from Islam to Christianity.
Christian, Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Middle East, World News | No Comments » NEWS WATCH: Czech Republic Marks ‘Velvet Revolution’ Anniversary Amid Political TurmoilNovember 18, 2009
Thousands of people took to the streets of the Czech capital Prague on Tuesday to mark the 20th anniversary of the mass demonstrations that led to the collapse of communist rule in what was Czechoslovakia. But, the anniversary of the "Velvet Revolution" has been overshadowed by concerns over political tensions in the Czech Republic.
European Envoys Meet Survivors Of India’s Worst Anti-Christian ViolenceNovember 18, 2009
Envoys from five Nordic countries are meeting victims of India's worst anti-Christian violence in decades, which left over 100 people dead in the state of Orissa.
Christian, Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Asia | No Comments » URGENT BREAKING NEWS: Iran To Release Detained Christian WomenNovember 17, 2009
Two young Christian women who faced execution or at least life imprisonment in Iran for converting from Islam to Christianity were to be released as early as Tuesday, November 17, after international pressure and prayers, their representatives told Worthy News and its partner agency BosNewsLife.
Christian, Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Middle East, World News | No Comments » Islamic Militants Kill Somali Church LeaderNovember 16, 2009
Islamic militants have killed the leader of an underground church in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, a well-informed Christian rights group said Monday, November 16.
Israel Charges Extremist With Attempted Murder Of Messianic Family (Worthy News Focus)November 15, 2009
Israel has charged a Jewish-American extremist with shooting to death two Palestinians and trying to kill others, including a Messianic Jewish family, who he received a booby-trapped package in March 2008 that left their son critically injured.
Christian, Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Middle East, Israel-Palestinian Conflict, World News | No Comments » NEWS ALERT: Egypt Christian Conference Cancelled Over Security ConcernsNovember 14, 2009
A gathering of Christian leaders from across the Middle East that was to be held in Egypt next month has been postponed due to "security concerns," organizers confirmed Saturday, November 14.
Christian, Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Middle East, World News | 1 Comment » Freed Priest Denies Islamic Rebel Group Kidnapped HimNovember 13, 2009
A frail 79-year-old Irish Catholic priest, who was released after one month of captivity in the Philippines, denied Friday, November 13, that an Islamic rebel group had kidnapped him.
Christian, Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Asia | 1 Comment » India Christians Not Receiving Aid In Deadly Flooding, Group SaysNovember 12, 2009
Christians already suffering of major flooding in the Indian state of Karnataka faced more difficulties Thursday November 12, amid fresh allegations that government aid is distributed mainly to "higher caste" Hindus.
Christian, Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Asia, World News | 4 Comments » NEWS ALERT: Ukraine’s Christian Hero Svetlana Milchevich Dies At 64November 11, 2009
Svetlana Milchevich, an evangelical Christian who became a voice of the voiceless with her public fight against abuse of power and corruption by Ukrainian authorities, has died after officials refused to allow her to seek medical treatment in neighboring Hungary. She was 64.
Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Europe, World News | 3 Comments » Christian Girls School Torched In PakistanNovember 10, 2009
Protestant Christians in the Pakistani hill town of Murree were without a major Christian education institution for girls Tuesday, November 10, after it was apparently torched by anti-Christian activists with authorities allegedly refusing to intervene.
Christian Persecution, Christian Persecution - Asia | 1 Comment » Iran Closes Friday Church Services, Detains PastorNovember 9, 2009
Iran's government has ordered one of the country's largest Protestant churches to halt Friday services, while a pastor remains detained for protesting plans to "impose the reading of the Koran" on Christian children, Worthy News monitored Monday, November 9.
Millions Pray For Persecuted ChurchNovember 8, 2009
Millions of Christians from Vancouver to Vladivostok were praying Sunday, November 8, for persecuted Christians, amid reports of increased repression in several countries around the world.
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