NEWS ALERT: Freezing Europe Awaits Russian Gas

Russian natural gas destined for Europe was flowing through Ukraine’s pipeline system Tuesday, January 20, raising hopes of an end to a two-week blockade that impacted nearly 20 countries, officials said.

Detained Chinese Christian Activist In Life Danger

A well-known Christian human rights activist is in life danger after spending over fours in a Chinese prison where he has been denied necessary medical treatment , his family and supporters said in statements monitored by Worthy News Monday, January 19.

Egypt Convert Wins Rare Victory; Other Waits

An Egyptian convert to Christianity was looking forward Monday, January 19, to be recognized as a Christian by the state, after spending 31 years officially identified as a Muslim, but another convert was so far refused such an opportunity Christians said.

Hamas Offering ‘Ceasefire’ With Israel (WRAPUP)

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Militant group Hamas announced a “ceasefire” Sunday, January 18, giving Israeli troops a week to leave, hours after an Israeli ceasefire began.

Israel Announces Ceasefire (Wrapup)

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Israel’s Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert, was poised to announce a unilateral cease fire Saturday, January 17, and a withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, ending a three-week military campaign, Worthy News monitored.

Pakistan Christian Girls Raped And Kidnapped

Two Christian teenage girls were free Saturday, January 17, as they were rescued after being kidnapped, sold to other men as sex slaves, and forced into Islam by two radical Muslims, Christian rights investigators said.

Gay Bishop To Pray For Obama Without Bible

Preparations were underway for the first openly gay bishop of the Episcopal Church to pray, without using a Bible, at the start of ceremonies leading up to the inauguration of Barack Obama as the United States’ first black president on Tuesday, January 20.

Every Person To Have Bible Translation By 2025

The world’s main Bible translation organization has unveiled a plan to ensure that every person will be able to read the best-selling and most-translated book of all-time in its own language by 2025.

China Expels House Church Leader From Beijing

Chinese security forces expelled well-known evangelist and leader of China’s growing house church movement, Pastor ‘Bike’ Zhang Mingxuan, from the capital Beijing Friday, January 16, while he was praying for a dying Christian man, a well-informed advocacy group told Worthy News.

Hamas Rejects Ceasefire With Israel

The militant group Hamas has rejected a cease fire with Israel and Iran said the country has no “right to exist,” after Israeli forces killed a Hamas minister and struck a United Nations compound in the Gaza Strip.

“Miracle” Landing In Hudson River; All Survive

Survivors of a spectacular crash landing into the Hudson River thanked God on Friday, January 16, that the right pilot at the right time guided a crippled US Airways jetliner safely into the Hudson River — saving all 155 people aboard.

Gaza City Christians Facing Battle

Christians in the Gaza Strip faced another terrifying day Thursday, January 15, as Israeli forces pounded the Gaza Strip and Hamas militants fired rockets towards Israel, believers said.

Hamas Admits Minister Killed; UN Compound Attacked

The militant group Hamas admitted Thursday, January 15, that Israel had killed one of its key ministers in a major air strike in Gaza City, while the United Nations expressed outrage that Israeli forces attacked a U.N. compound used by refugees.

US Airbus Crashes In New York

A US Airways Airbus A320 plane came down in the Hudson River in New York City, Thursday, January 15, and ships rushed to the scene to rescue passengers.

A “Prayer Under Fire” Brings Hope to Israel

A song written by American Christians to encourage embattled Israel, entitled, “A Prayer Under Fire,” has aired for the first time on Israeli radio and television, Worthy News learned Wednesday, January 15.

Freezing Eastern Europe Facing Gas Crisis

With freezing temperatures across most of Europe, there was heated anger, Thursday, January 15, especially in Eastern Europe about the suspension in natural gas deliveries from Russia through Ukraine. The gas crisis comes at a difficult time for leading politicians, especially in Bulgaria, where some 2,000 people have demanded the government’s resignation over allegations of corruption.

Bin Laden Calls For ‘Holy War’ Over Israel Offensive

A new audio message released Wednesday, January 15, allegedly from the al-Qaida leader, Osama bin Laden, has called for all Muslims to launch a holy war to stop the ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza, according to Islamist websites.

IMF: Global Meltdown Worse Than Expected

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has warned that the world economy will decline more than previously anticipated.

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