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Slovenia First European Nation Without Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020

Slovenia has become the first European nation to declare an end to its coronavirus pandemic. It also opened the borders on Friday, despite new infections being reported.

Massive locust swarms threaten catastrophe for African nations

Posted on Friday, May 15, 2020

The United Nations (UN) has warned that vast swarms of locusts are set on a “path of destruction” across Africa, affecting nations that had not seen the pest in decades. Locust controllers are concerned the pests will wipe…

US: “China Hacks Vaccine Research”

Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020

The United States has accused China of hacking American vaccine research amid a global coronavirus pandemic.

EU’s Top Court Condemns Hungary’s Treatment Of Asylum Seekers Including Christians (Worthy News Investigation)

Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020

Hope was rising Thursday for an Iranian Christian father and his young son held in detention on the Hungarian-Serbian border for 17 months, after the European Union's top court condemned Hungary's treatment of asylum seekers. The European Court…

Trump threatens China ties, says he’s in no mood for talks with Xi

Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020

US President Donald Trump further hardened his rhetoric toward China on Thursday, saying he no longer wishes to speak with Xi Jinping and warning darkly he might cut ties over the rival superpower’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Montenegro Police Break Up Rally For Release of Priests

Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2020

Police in Montenegro have used tear gas against demonstrators demanding the release of eight Serbian Orthodox Church priests. The church leaders were detained for holding a religious procession despite a ban on gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic.

IMF Director Sees Pandemic Fallout Being Worse Than Predicted

Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2020

A senior official with the International Monetary Fund says the world economic outlook may be even worse than the grim forecast announced by the organization last month.

Iran building new weapons storage at military base in eastern Syria, satellite images show

Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Iran is building a new tunnel at the Imam Ali military base in Eastern Syria capable of storing advanced weapons systems, according to satellite images and analysis obtained by Fox News.

Pope Calls People of All Faiths to a Day of Prayer on May 14

Posted on Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has called on believers of all religions to “unite together spiritually” and pray on May 14 that God would “help humanity overcome the coronavirus pandemic.” However, many evangelical leaders warn…

Backing Iran, Russia nixes UN arms embargo extension, slams US ‘snapback’ plans

Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Russia’s UN ambassador said Tuesday that Moscow will oppose any attempts by the United States to extend the arms embargo on Iran and reimpose UN sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Russia Mourns Coronavirus Patients Killed In Fire

Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Russia is mourning the death of at least five coronavirus patients who died early Tuesday when a fire broke out in a hospital in St. Petersburg. The tragedy in Russia's second-largest city, followed two other deadly blazes at…

Iran Warship Hit By ‘Friendly Fire,’ 19 Killed

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020

Iran's navy says nineteen sailors were killed and 15 others injured when an Iranian warship accidentally fired an anti-ship cruise missile at another Iranian naval vessel.

Italian Aid Worker Returns Home After 18 Months In Captivity

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020

A young Italian woman arrived in Italy after 18 long months as a hostage in eastern Africa, where she had been an aid worker. Silvia Romano, 24, returned from Somalia late Sunday to a homeland still suffering from…

Britain’s Johnson Warns Anxious Nation Most Lockdown Measures Remain

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that most coronavirus lockdown measures would remain until at least June 1, and he announced a "conditional plan" for reopening British society.

Coronavirus Overshadows Europe’s 75th Anniversary of War Liberation

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020

Leaders of Europe attended subdued ceremonies over the weekend to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe while facing a perceived new war against an invisible enemy, the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Still Spreading From China to White House

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2020

Nations on Monday struggled to balance public and economic health amid mounting pressure to reopen economies despite an uptick in coronavirus cases ranging from China to even the White House.

Turkey’s Erdogan calls to ‘revitalize’ relationship with EU amid coronavirus pandemic

Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2020

Turkey has revived its bid for membership in the European Union (EU), calling to 'revitalize' their relationship and citing the coronavirus pandemic as a clear demonstration of the need for unity.

China ramping up COVID-19 disinformation campaign on Twitter, State Dept. says

Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2020

China’s Communist Party and government are stepping up the use of Twitter to spread disinformation that Wuhan was not the origin of the coronavirus outbreak and that China is helping the world recover, the State Department said.

World Red Cross Day Overshadowed By Pandemic Concerns

Posted on Saturday, May 9, 2020

The World Red Cross Day celebrating the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was overshadowed Friday by concerns that the coronavirus would spread to overcrowded refugee camps.

U.S.-led Forces Attack Islamic State in Syria

Posted on Friday, May 8, 2020

U.S.-led coalition forces have reportedly hit back against an Islamic State cell in Syria. They captured a midlevel leader linked to increasing attacks by the terror group in the Deir el-Zour countryside, the Voice of America (VOA) network…

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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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