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Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido took to the streets with a top activist and some heavily armed soldiers Tuesday, calling for the military to rise up and overthrow socialist leader Nicolás Maduro. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GLeuPH

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó took to the streets with activist Leopoldo Lopez and a small contingent of heavily armed soldiers early Tuesday in a bold call for the military to rise up and oust socialist leader Nicolas Maduro. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XP52lk

The shadowy leader of the Islamic State group claimed to appear for the first time in five years in a video released by the extremist group’s propaganda arm on Monday, acknowledging defeat in the group’s last stronghold in Syria but vowing a “long battle” ahead. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DCQihO

He's one of the men who helped introduce Justin Bieber to Jesus Christ. Now Pastor Judah Smith is working on the rest of the world, bringing church to your smartphone and tablet in a new way. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PAW87V

Replacement theology in the Christian view of the Messiah has taken us far off target, and it affects our end-times theology. The common view of the church replacing Israel has caused huge consequences. Many Jews have a hard time believing in a Jewish Messiah that has replaced them. Many other Jews realize the truth that replacement theology is wrong and that the Messiah is still in a covenant relationship with them, as they have come to the understanding of wonderful saving grace. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZBG1f0

Catholic church leaders in Sri Lanka say they aren't satisfied with how the government has handled the investigation following the Easter Sunday attacks that left over 250 people dead.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GIXxWd

Militants linked to Easter suicide bombings opened fire and set off explosives during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on a house in the country’s east, leaving behind a grisly discovery Saturday: 15 bodies, including six children. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XPoSgg

To most people, sex trafficking is a problem that exists in distant foreign countries. You may think, “But it certainly isn’t something that would involve me, is it?” If you view pornography, then the answer is “Yes.” from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PzlzqM

The United Nations has called the exodus of refugees from Venezuela "unparalleled" in the modern history of South America. More than a million of the country's four million refugees have fled to the neighboring nation of Colombia, but that's where tens of thousands of them had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ over Easter weekend. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2vlW8PR

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a commemorative one-dollar coin (known as a "loonie") to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalization of the LGBTQ community.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DAz2K9

The suspected leader of the militant group Sri Lankan authorities said carried out a series of Easter Sunday bombings died in the blast at the Shangri-La hotel, one of six hotels and churches targeted in the attacks that killed at least 250 people, officials said Friday. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2L5JEa5

Sri Lankan Christians fear more attacks are coming as the nation is still in mourning over the horrific bombings on Easter. Last Sunday's bombings were one of the world's worst terrorist attacks since 9/11, but there's still a sense that Americans don't grasp that Christians around the world are so targeted.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VlaezT

Sri Lankan Christians fear more attacks are coming as the nation is still in mourning over the horrific bombings on Easter. Last Sunday's bombings were one of the world's worst terrorist attacks since 9/11, but there's still a sense that Americans don't grasp that Christians around the world are so targeted.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2UFtALo

Before the undertakers could move in, Anusha Kumari wrested herself away from her sisters and flung herself on the three coffins, wailing. In an instant, she was left childless and a widow when suicide bombers attacked churches and luxury hotels in and near Sri Lanka's capital of Colombo. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2ZvcnYZ

California's Supreme Court has halted an abortion case surrounding the trafficking of baby body parts by Planned Parenthood employees, granting pro-life activist David Daleiden an unexpected victory. On Good Friday, a California Superior Court judge vacated the preliminary hearings against Daleiden and his co-defendant Sandra Merritt.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IFWucT

The father of two of the Easter suicide bombers in Sri Lanka has been arrested on suspicion of aiding his sons. That word came Thursday from the country's former navy chief as a nationwide search continues for the suspected ring-leader of the Easter bombings in churches and hotels.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2W6JFva

Many of the suicide bombers who killed more than 350 people in a series of coordinated Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka were highly educated and came from well-off families, the junior defense minister said Wednesday. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Gumkx4

An American couple prays to be reunited with son, believing he was 'kidnapped' from their own home to paint them as unfit foreign parents. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IIIMGr

Over the Easter weekend, hundreds of children in Cúcuta, Colombia, heard about Jesus' love for them through a Samaritan's Purse's outreach. Many of them are refugees who fled the socialist crisis in Venezuela. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2UQlwN6

A journalist made a bizarre segue Monday when he posted an article about the Sri Lanka church terror attacks and then launched into a verbal attack of his own against foreign mission workers. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2vjiPEo

The Islamic State terrorist group is claiming responsibility for the terror attacks that killed more than 300 people in Sri Lanka Easter Sunday. And Sri Lanka's defense minister says the bombings were carried out in retaliation for the attack on mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand in March.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GBPBqT

Bangladesh has erupted into fury over the burning death of a young woman who courageously reported an incident of sexual harassment to the local authorities and suffered the ultimate consequence. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2XAM81u

Colombian citizens and Venezuelan refugees gathered at a stadium in Cúcuta, Colombia, at the border of Venezuela, to hear Franklin Graham share of message of salvation over two nights this Easter weekend.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Xz3w6x

A strong earthquake has shaken the area around the Philippine capital, prompting thousands of people to flee to safety. There were no immediate reports of injuries or widespread damage. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VYPvPf

At least 138 people were killed and hundreds more injured in near-simultaneous blasts that rocked three churches and three luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, a security official said, in the worst spout of violence in the South Asian country since its civil war ended a decade ago. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Vl7OB0

Two explosions hit two churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, wounding at least 50 people, witnesses said. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IKfTIY

Douglas MacKinnon has had a fascinating life and career. A writer for Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush, a former Pentagon official and an author and columnist, MacKinnon’s career has been robust and impactful — but it’s his faith journey that has perhaps been the most transformative and uplifting. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Xnn0Lo

The American Bible Society's annual "State of the Bible" study conducted by Barna Group, has affirmed that a deeper relationship with the word of God is the pathway to a more meaningful life. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2GoA9NC

A very influential Christian businesswoman in the Middle East is fighting for her freedom from a prison cell in Kuwait.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IrMLqJ

All his life Klaus-Dieter John has struggled with faith in God. His life of experimental faith not only confirms that he serves a miracle-working God, but it’s bringing a miracle to some of the neediest people in Peru in the form of a hospital that provides them with first-rate healthcare. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IF0QjL

All his life Klaus-Dieter John has struggled with faith in God. His life of experimental faith not only confirms that he serves a miracle-working God, but it’s bringing a miracle to some of the neediest people in Peru in the form of a hospital that provides them with first-rate healthcare. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2UrZYBk

Following the defeat of ISIS, Iranian-backed militias are now threatening Iraq's Christian communities. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2va5ONt

Santeria — a form of modern witchcraft that fuses Catholic practices and African folk beliefs — is prevalent in Cuba. In fact, according to the U.S. State Department, some sources estimate that as many as 80 percent of Cubans practice Santeria. But because of generous donors supporting Cuban church planters, a strong body of Christ-followers is growing in this once closed-off country. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2v89cZ1

Despite an initial fire alarm, officials didn't see fire or smoke in the Notre Dame cathedral until a second alarm sounded 23 minutes later. Investigators will look into those crucial early moments as they investigate what caused the inferno that destroyed much of the world-famous building. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Gs8Vqv

A teacher in the United Kingdom has been fired for her stand against pro-LGBT teaching at her son's primary school run by the Church of England. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VQwvm3

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has told reporters that embattled Christian mother Asia Bibi will finally be allowed to leave Pakistan. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IGXpsZ

Venezuela is losing its only remaining hope of salvaging its economy. Just when it seemed the socialist meltdown in Venezuela couldn't get any worse, the nation's vital oil industry could be nearing total collapse.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2V6YK2H

The blaze that engulfed and destroyed a large part of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris has now been fully extinguished. The world watched in horror Monday as the cathedral went up in flames. Distraught Parisians gathered all around as the iconic structure glowed bright red and smoke filled the skies, some bowing to pray in the streets as firefighters battled the blaze. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DrZs0D

Across Europe, there has been a growing rise in attacks on churches. Countries like France and Germany have seen a spike in violent vandalism, desecrating cherished churches and Christian symbols in recent months and years. According to the German news site PI-News, every day in France, two churches are desecrated. They report 1,063 attacks on Christian churches or symbols like crucifixes, icons, and statues in France in 2018, marking a 17 percent increase from the year before.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IGgEm6

The blaze that engulfed and destroyed a large part of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris has now been fully extinguished. The world watched in horror Monday as the cathedral went up in flames. Distraught Parisians gathered all around as the iconic structure glowed bright red and smoke filled the skies, some bowing to pray in the streets as firefighters battled the blaze. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IAQwJw

The world reacted with shock, horror, and prayers to the massive fire Monday at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, united in grief and in solidarity with the people of France. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2UgL5BK

I am sorry.  There it is…those three little words. And contained within those three words is what a lot of people see as (at least part of) the solution to what ails our world. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Xe9h9C

Scott Ross visits Hebron's Cave of the Patriarchs, a holy site for Jews, Muslims, and Christians, where Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their wives are all buried. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2PeIt6C

Firefighters are battling a massive blaze at the French capital's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2DhjtXm

A church elder was shot and killed at the Salmon Arm Church of Christ located in Salmon Arm, British Columbia Sunday morning by a man he knew, one who has mental health problems. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2X8Gh36

Babies wail as a nurse tries to reassure mothers who have come to vaccinate their children. They fear a measles epidemic that has killed more than 1,200 people in this island nation where many are desperately poor. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Iw3WGI

Stairs that are believed to be a part of Pontius Pilate's palace in Jerusalem and the very same steps that Jesus Christ ascended before he was tried and sentenced to crucifixion by the Roman governor have been restored. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Xc3CkB

A three-year-old boy was taken from his American legal guardians in Kenya last week. Americans have rallied around the couple in order to return him to his home.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2v0HvBD

As India plays host to the biggest democratic election in history, the country’s rampant anti-Christian sentiment has beeing coming to the fore. Some 900 million people are eligible to vote in the election, which has been dubbed as something of a referendum on current Prime Minister Narendra Modi. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2P7WXFk

Sudan's military has overthrown and arrested the country's long-time anti-Christian dictator, President Omar al-Bashir, and it has taken charge of the country for at least the next two years. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2G7O8Hq

Sudan's armed forces were to deliver an "important statement" and asked the nation to "wait for it" on Thursday, state TV reported, as two senior officials said the military had forced longtime President Omar al-Bashir to step down. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VBF0Bd

The most expensive painting ever sold at an art auction is missing. And it seems no one can account for it.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2v07gle

Scientists on Wednesday revealed the first image ever made of a black hole, depicting its hot, shadowy edges where light bends around itself in a cosmic funhouse effect. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VBh4xY

Can human beings truly trust the Bible? Is it reliable? One of the most frequent criticisms made by atheists and skeptics against the Old and New Testaments is that the texts are dated, antiquated and contradictory — and that they are a collection of books written by mere men.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2I9ojdm

After a two-year investigation, Malaysia's Human Rights Commission has determined a missing Malaysian pastor was abducted by members of a special police unit for allegedly trying to persuade Muslims to embrace Christianity. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2Ibo7Kv

Iran's lawmakers showed up to work today wearing full military uniforms in defiance of the United States after the White House decided to designate the country's elite fighting force as a foreign terrorist organization. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2P6UeMp

The escalating global debate over genetic identity has taken on a new twist. In recent years, the DNA debate has centered around sexuality with individuals making headlines claiming to be non-binary and transgender. Now there's a couple who were born white, but they say they're changing to become black.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IlTC3O

Belgium has the most liberal euthanasia laws in the world. You can end your life here by simply telling a doctor that you have unbearable physical or mental suffering.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2IljwVF

The Trump administration is preparing to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a “foreign terrorist organization,” an unprecedented move against a national armed force that could have widespread implications for U.S. personnel and policy in the Middle East and elsewhere. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2U48aay

Scientists believe there are billions of planets in the universe and the jury is still out on the possibility there could be intelligent life on any one of them. The answer to that question, though, has far-reaching theological implications. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2FTyYFv

Minh Viet's addiction to playing violent video games began at 8 years old, and since then, he's been at it for hours every day. One visible effect of his obsession is the uncontrollable blinking of his eyes. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2uMb2yG

The Diocese of Västerås, a division of the Church of Sweden, is now giving away an LGBTQ guide for "Christian queer kids." Bible-believing Christians may be stunned to hear that this extreme guide describes Jesus as "queer" and Joseph as transvestite.   from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2OShYDJ

As persecuted Christian mother Asia Bibi continues to languish in Pakistan, the British government has said that is is in active talks with the Pakistani government to secure her release. Bibi was acquitted of her conviction for blasphemy last October, having spent the best part of a decade on death row. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UewbRb

Electrical blackouts continue to hammer Venezuela sending desperate people across the border to Colombia and CBN's Operation Blessing is there to help. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OHhhNu

New Zealand lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of new gun restrictions during the first stage of a bill they hope to rush into law by the end of next week. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2UcNp1u

He's been called the Billy Graham of Latin America and now a new movie, "Palau," captures the life and legacy of evangelist Luis Palau.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OLFr9L

Yet another prominent “underground” Chinese church has been shut down by government authorities, as President Xi Jinping continues his brutal crackdown on the nation’s hard-pressed Christian community. Shouwang Church is an unregistered congregation that attracts more than 1,000 weekly attendees — it is the fourth significant underground church to be closed down in recent months. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2FPs6KA

The party of Turkish President Recep Tayipp Erdogan suffered a major defeat during Sunday's local elections. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2V8kyrD