Carrie Dedrick

• Family of American Man Detained in North Korea Plead for His Release
  Jeffrey Edward Fowle, 56, was detained in North Korea in April for allegedly violating his tourist visa; Fowle’s family is now begging for his release.
  Wednesday, August 13, 2014
• Vatican Calls on Muslim Leaders to Condemn Christian Persecution in Iraq
  The Vatican has urged Muslim leaders to condemn the persecution of Christians and religious minorities in Iraq.
  Wednesday, August 13, 2014
• IS Militants Capture Two Towns in Northern Syria
  Islamic State (IS) militants have now expanded their reach of influence as the terrorist group captured two major towns in Syria Wednesday (Aug. 12).
  Wednesday, August 13, 2014
• CAR President Names Country's First Muslim Prime Minister
  The Central African Republic has a new prime minister, and for the first time, a Muslim will be filling the position.
  Tuesday, August 12, 2014
• South Sudan Peace Talks Failing as Famine Threatens Millions
  South Sudan’s deadline for a peace agreement was missed over the weekend, leading citizens to worry about the impending famine as civil war in the nation continues.
  Tuesday, August 12, 2014
• Navy Removes Bibles from Base Hotel Rooms
  The U.S. Navy is reportedly removing all Bibles from hotels that are located on bases, a decision that has upset religious military members and families.
  Tuesday, August 12, 2014
• Spanish Priest Dies from Ebola Virus
  A Spanish priest who contracted Ebola in Liberia has died from the disease. Miguel Parajes, 75 was a priest and missionary working for the San Juan de Dios Catholic aid group when he fell ill to...
  Tuesday, August 12, 2014
• Mark Driscoll's Board Responds to Acts 29 Removal
  Members of Mark Driscoll’s board have released a letter that they sent to church elders after church planting network Acts 29 removed co-founder Driscoll and Mars Hill Church from its organization.
  Tuesday, August 12, 2014
• Vicar of Baghdad Refuses to Leave Iraq Despite IS Persecution
  Canon Andrew White, known worldwide as the “Vicar of Baghdad,” is refusing to leave Iraq where he serves as the leader of the last Anglican Church in the nation.
  Tuesday, August 12, 2014
• Gazan Christian Community Suffering as Conflict Wears On
  A small group of Gazan Christians are facing hardship as the conflict between Israel and Gaza has continued for one month.
  Tuesday, August 12, 2014
• Iraqi-American Christians Fear for Lives of Family and Friends in Home Country
  Americans of Iraqi descent are speaking out about the crisis in Iraq, as friends and family members remaining in the nation are at risk of persecution.
  Monday, August 11, 2014
• Ebola Patient Dr. Kent Brantly Thanking God for Mercy as Condition Continues to Improve
  Dr. Kent Brantly, the Samaritan’s Purse physician that contracted Ebola while serving in Liberia, is reportedly improving and has issued a statement thanking God for his mercy.
  Monday, August 11, 2014
• United States Sending Weapons to Kurdish Forces in Iraq
  The United States is now providing Kurdish forces with weapons in an effort to combat Islamic State (IS) militants.
  Monday, August 11, 2014
• Islamic State Takes Hundreds of Young Yazidi Women Captive
  In the latest act of religious persecution, Islamic State militants have kidnapped hundreds of young Yazidi women, likely to be kept as sex slaves or to be sold for profit.
  Monday, August 11, 2014
• 72-Hour Ceasefire Holds as Israel and Hamas Undergo Negotiations
  Israel and Gaza are once again under a 72-hour ceasefire, as world leaders push for the opposing sides to negotiate a permanent peace agreement and end the month-long conflict.
  Monday, August 11, 2014
• North Carolina Diner Drops Praying in Public Discount after FFRF Threatened Lawsuit
  The North Carolina diner that gave customers who prayed before meals a discount will no longer be offering the promotion.
  Friday, August 8, 2014
• South Sudan UN Refugee Camp Conditions "An Affront to Human Dignity"
  Aid group Doctors Without Borders has reported that refugees at a U.N. camp in South Sudan are living in treacherous conditions.
  Friday, August 8, 2014
• Acts 29 Removes Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church from Membership
  Acts 29, an organization of churches dedicated to planting churches, formally announced its decision to remove controversial pastor Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church from its network.
  Friday, August 8, 2014