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Kyiv Denies Russia Killed 600 Ukrainian Troops

Posted on Sunday, January 8, 2023

Wartorn Ukraine denied Sunday that Russia killed hundreds of Ukrainian troops in an attack.

Supporters Ex-Brazil President Storm Congress

Posted on Sunday, January 8, 2023

Thousands of supporters of Brazil's former rightwing President Jair Bolsonaro invaded the Supreme Court, the Congress building, and surrounded the presidential palace in Brasilia, the capital, several sources confirmed Sunday.

World On Edge As China Travels Despite COVID Fears

Posted on Sunday, January 8, 2023

Authorities of several nations were on edge Sunday after China began marking “chun yun," the 40-day period of Lunar New Year travel, despite international concerns about the spread of COVID-19 infections.

Germany Prevents ‘Islamist-Motivated’ Attack; Iranian Detained

Posted on Sunday, January 8, 2023

German authorities say an Iranian man has been detained in western Germany for allegedly plotting an "Islamist-motivated" chemical attack.

EU Condemns Iran Executions

Posted on Sunday, January 8, 2023

The European Union has condemned Iran after executing two men for their involvement in anti-government protests sparked by the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman.

Ukraine Sees First Orthodox Christmas Under Shadow Of War (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Sunday, January 8, 2023

Church services have begun in Ukraine to mark the first Orthodox Christmas since Russia invaded the country last year. Believers gathered despite violations of an Orthodox Christmas truce announced by Moscow.

Russia’s Orthodox Christmas Truce Violated

Posted on Saturday, January 7, 2023

Air raid alerts were heard across Ukraine hours after Russia declared a temporary ceasefire along the Ukrainian frontline to mark Orthodox Christmas.

Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Call For Orthodox Christmas Truce

Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2023

Ukraine on Thursday rejected Russian calls for an Orthodox Christmas cease-fire, the first such truce since war broke out in January.

EU Restricts Chinese Travel Over COVID Fears

Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2023

Diplomatic tensions were rising Thursday after the European Union “strongly" urged its 27 member states to insist on “negative COVID tests” from Chinese arrivals before they travel.

Russia’s Putin Facing More Embarrassment After Deadly Strike (Worthy News Radio)

Posted on Thursday, January 5, 2023

Russia's President Vladimir Putin faced more embarrassment Wednesday after one of his senior generals admitted that the unauthorized use of mobile phones caused one of Ukraine's deadliest attacks against Russian troops.

US base in Syria hit with 2 rockets following 3rd anniversary of Soleimani killing

Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Two rockets struck a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria Wednesday following the 3rd anniversary of the killing of Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani by a U.S. drone strike in 2020.

U.S. Looks at Ways to Further Target Iranian Drone Production, White House Says

Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2023

The United States is looking at ways to target Iranian drone production through sanctions and export controls, and is talking to private companies whose parts have been used in production, the White House said on Wednesday.

Putin sends warship armed with hypersonic cruise missiles to Atlantic

Posted on Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday the deployment of a frigate armed with hypersonic Zircon cruise missiles — a type of weaponry he says has "no analogues" — to the Atlantic Ocean.

China, Russia to Boost Ties ‘At All Levels’ in 2023 Despite U.S. Pressure

Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Determined to thwart the ongoing efforts of the United States to simultaneously counter both of its top rivals, China and Russia have made a joint resolution to increase their cooperation on a variety of fronts in the New…

Russia to modernize nuclear forces in 2023, add more multi-warhead nukes

Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Russia is bolstering its strategic nuclear forces in 2023 with further deployment of multi-warhead nuclear missiles and further modernization of its long-range strategic bomber division, the Russian Defense Ministry announced this week.

Putin’s Military Criticized After Deadliest Ukraine Attack

Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin faced embarrassment Tuesday after one of Ukraine’s deadliest attacks on Russian troops was reportedly caused by the unauthorized use of mobile phones.

UK set to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terror organization

Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2023

The UK is set to follow the United States in designating Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, Jewish News UK reports. With Tehran continually threatening the annihilation of Israel, a designation of the 250,000-strong…

Zelensky signs controversial law to increase governmental control of Ukrainian media

Posted on Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Overriding strong objections from press freedom organizations, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday signed controversial legislation granting the government increased regulatory power over Ukrainian journalism and media groups, the Hill reports. Zelensky has wanted to strengthen governmental control…

One-third of world economy expected to be in recession in 2023, says IMF chief

Posted on Monday, January 2, 2023

This year is going to be tougher on the global economy than 2022, the International Monetary Fund’s chief, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned.

Ukraine says it shot down 39 Iran-made kamikaze drones during wave of Russian air strikes, “one terrorist has found another”

Posted on Monday, January 2, 2023

Russia used Iranian-made drones in a wave of attacks targeting essential infrastructure in Ukraine over the New Year’s weekend, Ukrainian officials announced Monday.

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Today’s Top World Christian News

• Much of Kyiv Without Heat After Deadly Strikes In Freezing Temperatures (Worthy News Radio)
• Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Plans U.S. Trip For Talks With Trump Amid Continued Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
• Europe’s Monarchs Call For Unity And Compassion In Christmas Addresses
• Bangladesh Opposition Leader Returns Home After 17 Years, Draws Massive Crowds
• Liechtenstein In Shock Over Suspected Murders, Suicide
• Eritrean People-Smuggling Suspect Extradited To Netherlands For Trial Amid Concerns

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