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France Church Attack Kills Three

Posted on Thursday, October 29, 2020

Three people visiting a famed church in the French city of Nice have been killed in a suspected Islamic terrorist attack, authorities said Thursday.

Satellite photos show construction at Iran nuclear site

Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Iran has begun construction at its Natanz nuclear facility, satellite images released Wednesday show, just as the U.N. nuclear agency acknowledged Tehran is building an underground advanced centrifuge assembly plant after its last one exploded in a reported…

France recalls ambassador to Turkey following Erdogan’s comments on Macron

Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron has recalled France’s ambassador to Turkey in response to public statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Sunday that Mr. Macron needs treatment for a mental health problem, Fox News reported Monday.

US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s oil sector

Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020

The Trump administration imposed fresh sanctions on Iran’s oil sector Monday, also making it more difficult for a subsequent administration to reverse the measures, the Times of Israel reports. Affecting the National Iranian Oil Company, Iran’s oil ministry,…

Hungary’s Prime Minister Endorses Re-election President Trump

Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has joined other populist leaders in Eastern Europe and the Balkans in endorsing the re-election of U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

China threatens sanctions as State Department approves further arms deal to Taiwan

Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2020

The Pentagon announced Monday that the US State Department has approved a further potential sale of 100 Boeing-made Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems to Taiwan in an arms deal which could be worth up to $2.37 billion, Reuters reports.

American Airstrikes Take Down 12 al-Qaeda and Taliban Operators

Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2020

American airstrikes have killed a dozen al-Qaeda and Taliban members in Syria and Afghanistan since Thursday.

US threatens to destroy Iranian missiles shipped to Venezuela

Posted on Monday, October 26, 2020

The United States is warning it will destroy potential Iranian long-range missile shipments delivered to the Maduro regime in Venezuela, a senior administration official tells Fox News.

Several Europe Leaders Infected With COVID-19 As Cases Surge 

Posted on Monday, October 26, 2020

The Polish president is among European leaders infected with COVID-19 as the continent struggles to contain the coronavirus.

Prayers As Armenia, Azerbaijan Claim Violations of U.S.-Brokered Truce

Posted on Monday, October 26, 2020

Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of violating the latest ceasefire over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, where a historic church is among the many damaged targets. The accusations came minutes after it came into effect on…

Hungary Backs ‘Fight For Autonomy’ In Romania’s Heartland (Worthy News In-depth)

Posted on Monday, October 26, 2020

Hungary’s nationalist government backs the “fight for autonomy” for a region in Central Romania, a move that adds to tensions between the two neighbors.

Report: Workers with “implanted chip” likely to have labor advantage by 2035

Posted on Monday, October 26, 2020

The American software company Citrix Systems announced last month that 54% of employers believe people with “implanted chips” will have a “labor market advantage” by 2035, Zero Hedge reports.

Al Qaeda’s second-in-command on FBI’s most wanted list ‘killed by Afghan security forces’

Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2020

The man believed to be al Qaeda's second-in-command has been killed, Afghan security forces have said.

Ethiopia accuses Trump of inciting ‘war’ over Nile dam

Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2020

Ethiopia demanded Saturday that the US "clarify" remarks by President Donald Trump in which he said Egypt may try to "blow up" the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam currently under construction in the East African country.

‘We aren’t going to ask America:’ Erdogan confirms testing Russian S-400

Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2020

Turkey’s president on Friday confirmed the country tested its Russian-made S-400 missile defense system, despite objections from the United States.

Lithuania, Ukraine Holding Elections Amid Pandemic And Questions Over Leadership

Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2020

Despite the raging coronavirus pandemic, polls opened Sunday for elections that could impact government leaders' future in the East European nations Lithuania and Ukraine.

Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era

Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2020

Japan and Britain signed a bilateral free trade deal Friday in the the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan, as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant.

Europe Struggles To Contain Coronavirus Infections

Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2020

European governments are battling to contain a massive wave of new coronavirus infections. In the most dramatic move so far this season, the French government is imposing a curfew on two-thirds of the country, after strict measures in…

Thousands Of Hungarians March For Freedom in Budapest

Posted on Saturday, October 24, 2020

Thousands of Hungarians, many of them students, marched through Budapest on Friday to demand freedom in universities and media.

Sudan, Israel Agree To Normalize Ties In Move To New Era

Posted on Friday, October 23, 2020

In another move towards a new era, Is­rael and Su­dan agreed Friday to nor­mal­ize ties in a U.S.-bro­kered deal.

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World Christian News brings together stories from every corner of the globe that affect the Body of Christ — from persecution reports and revival movements to political shifts and humanitarian crises. We cover these events through the lens of Scripture, seeking to inform, equip, and inspire believers everywhere.

Today’s Top World Christian News

• 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
• Millions Of Ukrainians Without Power After Deadly Christmas Strikes

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