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Pope Francis appears to tear upon return of Virgin Mary statue Pope Francis appeared to tear up Tuesday during a ceremony celebrating the return of a statue of the Virgin Mary to his native Argentina.

The president of Hungary posted a powerful image of himself kneeling to pray with evangelist Nick Vujicic. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/33eYGPr

They look a lot like you and me and Christians who could be from Poland, Italy or Chicago.  But they’re in Tel Tamer, Syria, that epicenter of a global battle.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2JE136C

North Korea fires two missiles into the Sea of Japan Ballistic missiles launched amid stalled denuclearization talks; senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot reports.

Russia must withdraw troops from Ukraine, NATO chief says Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), said this week that Russia should withdraw all troops from war-torn Eastern Ukraine, where armed conflict between Moscow-backed separatists and Ukrainians has been ongoing for more than five years.

Burmese actors get 1-year jail term for satirizing military Five members of a theatrical troupe in Burma were sentenced Wednesday to a year in prison for sketches that satirized the country’s military.

North Korea conducts new missile test amid stalled denuclearization talks Former Dick Cheney national security adviser John Hannah says North Korea is engaged in a systematic campaign of escalation to build pressure on President Trump.

Cardinal Dolan says he'd love to get married and have kids Former Catholic priest Jonathan Morris says he finds it refreshing that someone so high up in the church would talk about something so natural and healthy.

A local Tennessee pastor is stranded in India after being arrested as he attempted to travel home to the United States. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2N36Apj

Body of missing British tourist, 21, found 60 miles from island in Cambodia The body of 21-year-old British tourist Amelia Bambridge was discovered Thursday about 60 miles away from the popular vacation island in Cambodia, where she was last seen over a week ago. 

ISIS names Baghdadi successor as 'emir of war' Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayhi The successor of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was killed in a raid in Syria last week, is said to be a scholar, well-known warrior and “emir of war,” the terrorist group revealed Thursday.

Japan's historic Shuri Castle nearly decimated in raging fire: 'We have lost our symbol' A fire engulfed Japan’s historic Shuri Castle early Thursday, reducing the UNESCO World Heritage site to smoldering ruins.

North Korea launches two projectile missiles that land in ocean South Korean military confirms that North Korea has fired two projectile missiles that landed in the ocean outside of Japanese jurisdiction.

US military returns to Syria to protect oil fields; Kurdish leader accuses Turkey of 'continuing its war' U.S. military forces have returned to eastern Syria, weeks after President Trump ordered the complete withdrawal of American troops from the area.

Australian police find $210M worth of meth hidden inside sriracha bottles Police in Australia have arrested four men in connection with the $210 million worth of methylamphetamine found hidden inside hundreds of bottles of sriracha in a cargo container imported from the United States. 

John Bercow, combative UK speaker and Brexit foe known for theatrics, bows out John Bercow, the combative speaker of Britain’s House of Commons who became a global celebrity thanks in part to his long-winded barks of “Order, Or-derrr!”, has stepped down after a decade on the job.

A Christian politician from Finland will be interrogated at police headquarters Friday in a hate speech investigation for sharing a Bible passage on social media. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2pjZW56

North Korea fires 2 missiles amid stalled denuclearization talks, officials say North Korea appeared to conduct a “missile launch” on Thursday, firing two projectiles into its eastern sea amid stalled denuclearization talks with Washington, military officials said.

Pakistan train fire sparked by gas stove explosion kills dozens A massive fire spread through multiple train cars on a train traveling Thursday in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, killing more than 70 people, in the latest tragedy to hit the country’s dilapidated rail system.

Pakistan train fire kills at least 65 passengers A massive fire caused by a cooking gas stove erupted on Thursday on a train traveling in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, killing at least 65 passengers, officials said.

Baghdad's Green Zone targeted by rocket fire; Iraqi soldier killed Two rockets were fired into Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone near the U.S. Embassy Wednesday, killing one Iraqi soldier amid unprecedented anti-government protests and a violent security crackdown.

China releases controversial 'morality' guidelines China has released new controversial "morality guidelines," the first since 2001, that its citizens are expected to adhere to for "comprehensive social progress and overall development of people," according to the communist government.

Remains of World War II American ship found at bottom of Philippine Sea The wreck of a U.S. World War II destroyer has been found. A research team discovered the sunken ship over 20-thousand feet below the surface of the Philippine Sea. Experts believe it is the USS Johnston , which sank after a battle with Japanese military forces.

Brazil leader Bolsonaro lashes out at media over report alleging ties to left-wing activist’s killing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro launched into a fiery tirade against the media Wednesday over a report on his alleged ties to the murder of Marielle Franco, a prominent left-wing activist who was shot execution-style early last year.

Parents of British teen kill in crash suing the White House, US diplomat's wife Harry Dunn's step-sister, Larna Harber, says the family wants Anne Sacoolas to return to the U.K. and face their justice system.

London sewer’s 40-ton fatberg cleared after 3 weeks, debris removed by hand, officials say British engineers have finally cleared a massive 40-ton block of waste known as a “fatberg” from a South London sewer after spending three weeks chiseling down the clog, officials said.

Indian toddler drowns in tub while parents watched coverage of boy who fell into open well: report A toddler in India drowned in a makeshift bathtub Monday while her parents were allegedly preoccupied watching coverage of the 2-year-old boy who fell 100 feet to his death into an abandoned well, reports say. 

Chile scraps APEC, climate summits amid mass protests Chile will no longer host next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade summit and the Cop25 climate summit scheduled for later this year, amid a wave of protests and riots that have paralyzed the South American nation.

Parents of ISIS captive Kayla Mueller believe daughter may still be alive: ‘That 1 percent chance is still there’ The parents of ISIS captive Kayla Mueller are hopeful their daughter is still alive, suggesting in an interview Wednesday that the terror group may have faked her death.

Thai King continues palace purge, expels bedroom guards for 'extremely evil misconduct' and 'adultery' Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn is continuing to purge the Royal Palace, firing four more members of his court. The firings add to the other nine he made earlier in October.

Chile still hosting world leaders at APEC summit despite protests President Trump, Chinese President Xi and other world leaders are still expected in Santiago amid ongoing demonstrations against the government.

Brexit opponents have finally agreed to a general election in Britain. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/31UC59a

US aid worker helps displaced civilians in northern Syria David Eubank of the volunteer group the Free Burma Rangers says it's not too late for the U.S. to intervene; Benjamin Hall reports.

Russian nuclear sub successfully test-launches intercontinental ballistic missile, government claims Russia test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from one of its new nuclear-powered submarines, and it hit a target, which was hundreds of miles away, government officials said Wednesday.

Russia generates billions with new deals with dozens of African countries In Russia, the Black Sea resort town of Sochi played host to several African dignitaries. Representatives from dozens of African nations traveled to participate and make deals at the Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum.

Ari Fleischer reacts after Joe Biden calls into question President Trump taking credit for the al-Baghdadi raid null

Russia building new empire in Africa: 'The United States should be hugely concerned' The leaders of many African countries are welcoming Moscow with open arms, so much so that representatives of 43 of Africa’s U.N. member states attended a summit hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin this past week.

Rescuers find body on Japan’s Mount Fuji after searching for mountaineer who fell during livestream A climber in Japan who appeared to fall while livestreaming his ascent of Mount Fuji may have been found after searchers recovered a body Wednesday, authorities said.

Joe Biden calls into question President Trump taking credit for the al-Baghdadi raid Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer says Joe Biden's foreign policy has been wrong for three decades.

US rebukes Germany for refusal to say Iran's threat to destroy Israel is anti-Semitic

Thai King continues palace purge, expels bedroom guards for 'extremely evil misconduct' and 'adultery'   After a number of high-profile firings, including the dismissal of his official consort last week, Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn is continuing to purge the Royal Palace, this time firing four more members of the court for “extremely evil misconduct” and “adultery.” 

Australian wildfire may have killed hundreds of koalas, burned 4,900 acres of forest Hundreds of koalas may have perished in an out-of-control wildfire that's ripped through a prime habitat on Australia's east coast.

Greta Thunberg turns down environmental prize, says 'climate movement does not need any more awards' Teen activist Greta Thunberg said Tuesday “the climate movement does not need any more awards” as she turned down an environmental prize granted to her by the Nordic Council.

Italy's right-wing firebrand Matteo Salvini triumphs in leftist stronghold A coalition led by Italian right-wing firebrand Matteo Salvini dealt a blow to the national government after his League party triumphed in the central region of Umbria — snapping 50 years of leftist rule.

Meghan Markle receives sympathy from Kate Middleton, royal expert claims: 'She wants to patch things up' A royal experts claims Kate Middleton wants to ‘patch things up’ with Meghan Markle

A Muslim driver has saved the lives of eight Christians workers after boldly refusing to obey the commands of an Islamist militant group. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2WpWVw3

Brazilian teen cut out pregnant sister’s baby to give to other woman: police A 13-year-old girl in southwestern Brazil allegedly beat her older pregnant sister to death and cut out her unborn baby to give to another woman before killing her nephew, who reportedly caught her in the act.

Fox News visits vast camp in Syria where ISIS families are held prisoner Guards warn 'little caliphate' is a ticking time bomb; Benjamin Hall reports from northern Syria.

Australian who murdered Arab Israeli exchange student in 'savage attack' sentenced An Australian man who killed an Arab Israeli exchange student in Melbourne earlier this year has been sentenced to more than 35 years in prison.

Lebanon's prime minister to resign amid mass protests Lebanon’s Prime Minister announced his resignation Tuesday amid nationwide protests which have paralyzed the country for nearly 2 weeks.

Body of toddler, 2, recovered in India 4 days after falling 100 feet down an open well: reports Officials in India have recovered the body of a 2-year-old boy four days after he tragically fell 100 feet down into an abandoned well, reports say. 

ISIS leader al-Baghdadi’s underwear stolen by Kurdish spy for DNA test before raid, official says Before the U.S. military positively identified the headless body of the world’s most wanted terrorist killed in a daring raid, a Kurdish spy had slipped into Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s compound and stole a pair of underwear to confirm the man’s identity as the long-sought ISIS leader through a DNA test, a Kurdish official said.

Lebanon's embattled prime minister says he is handing in his resignation to the president after he hit a "dead end" amid nationwide anti-government protests.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Jt70TC

UK election likely after Jeremy Corbyn backs Boris Johnson's call for December vote Brits are facing the prospect of going to the polls just weeks before Christmas, after the opposition Labour Party announced Tuesday that it would back Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s call for a December general election to break the country’s Brexit stalemate.

Rabbinical court in Israel takes 2 children from mother over claims she's not observant enough A shocking court case in Israel removed two children from a mother after she signed up her kids for "mixed-gender swimming classes," giving custody to the father who has been convicted of violent crimes, according to Israeli media.

Paris police arrest man who allegedly shouted ‘Allahu akbar!’ during 'Joker' film screening Police in Paris have detained a man who stood up and started shouting “Allahu akbar!” during a screening of the film "Joker," sending moviegoers into a panic, witnesses say.

Australian doctor who sent 9,000 threatening texts to ex-Tinder date pleads guilty A jilted Australian doctor pleaded guilty Monday to sending 9,000 abusive and threatening messages to her former Tinder date, according to a new report.