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Shroud of Turin dates back earlier than previously thought, says modern-day Indiana Jones
An investigator called by some as the modern-day Indiana Jones has found a new piece of evidence that may date the Shroud of Turin way earlier than previously thought: as early as the First Century.

Syrian forces fight their way into Palmyra in blow to Islamic State
Syrian troops backed by Russian air support fought their way into the Islamic State-held city of Palmyra on Thursday.

North Korea ramps up threats to South, says troops train to attack presidential palace
North and South Korea traded more threats on Friday, with Pyongyang saying its military had trained to attack Seoul's presidential Blue House.

Belgian police arrest six in bombing probe, French foil Paris plot
Belgian police arrested six people in their probe of Tuesday's Islamic State suicide bombings in Brussels, while authorities in France said they thwarted a militant plot there that was at an advanced stage.

Ted Cruz an even scarier GOP presidential candidate than Trump, commentators warn
Some political commentators have warned that Cruz, who has so far garnered 423 delegates compared to Trump's 678 delegates, is an even scarier presidential candidate compared to the controversial business tycoon.

If Apple complied with the FBI's demand to unlock terrorist's iPhone, persecuted Christians could be harmed, warns IT expert
Apple is currently figuring in a conflict with the FBI over the agency's request to create a backdoor to the iPhone in order to unlock possible evidence from a dead terrorist's iPhone 5C, but one Christian IT expert says there's more to think about than may initially meet the eye.

In Texas, killing an unborn child takes less time than a dentist appointment
According to data gathered by pro-life Christian group Operation Rescue, pregnant mothers in Texas usually have to wait less than a week--6.5 days to be exact--for them to be able to undergo abortions.

Radovan Karadzic guilty of 1995 Srebrenica massacre, sentenced to 40 years in jail
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic has been found guilty by the UN Tribunal in The Hague.

ISIS has 400 trained terrorists ready to strike various targets in Europe, intel officials reveal
The Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group has at least 400 trained militants ready to strike various targets in Europe, intelligence officials have disclosed to the Associated Press.

Obama slammed for doing the tango in Argentina, cosying up with dictator in Cuba as terror fears grip Europe
While America's allies in Europe were mourning the victims of Tuesday's deadly terrorist attacks in Brussels and bracing for a possible follow-up attacks, U.S. President Barack Obama was busy doing the tango and taking in other pleasures on his visits to Cuba and Argentina, observers noted.

Church officials urge prayer for Yemen priest held by ISIS, deny crucifixion rumours
Internet rumours that Indian priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil is being tortured by Islamic State and will be crucified on Good Friday are untrue, according to Church officials.

U.S. declaration of Christian genocide in Mideast gives hope and healing to ISIS victims, Iraqi Christian leader says
The U.S State Department's declaration that Christian persecution by the Islamic state (ISID( is "genocide" is giving hope and healing to those suffering for their beliefs, according to an Iraqi Christian and a human rights activist.

Atheists disrespect Noah's Ark amusement park, calling it 'Genocide and Incest Park'
An atheist group called the Tri-State Freethinkers recently chose to disrespect the Christian group and the Holy Bible by calling the amusement park a "Genocide and Incest Park."

Where Jesus Christ once walked: Israel is amazing and eye-opening, visitors say
CBN News interviewed first-time tourists to Israel to find out whether Jesus' place of origin is still as holy as the Bible narrates, or if it has really turned into the violent nation that the media has been portraying it to be.

China: Christian lawyer who defended churches released from 'black jail'
A prominent Christian human rights lawyer in China has been released, after being detained by authorities for nearly seven months.

Evangelist Michael Ramsden to preach at 'site of Jesus' resurrection' on Easter Sunday
Evangelist Michael Ramsden will be speaking live from the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem for an Easter Sunrise Service this Sunday.