A year of biblical discoveries in the Holy Land

JERUSALEM – Israel witnessed a spectacular series of archeological discoveries in 2023 that revealed the presence of Jesus and the Jewish people’s more than 2,000 years of unbroken presence in the Holy Land. The Pool of Siloam – Affirming Scripture: “The Pool of Siloam’s excavation is highly significant to Christians around the world,” American pastor

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Crimes that shocked the world in 2023

A prolific child serial killer sentenced in England, hundreds of dead bodies recovered from a Christian cult in Kenya, and a violent takedown of El Chapo’s son in Mexico were among some of the most notable crime stories from around the world this year. Four Americans were kidnapped in Mexico by cartels shortly after crossing

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Amnesty International pushes for investigation into Burmese war crimes

Human rights group Amnesty International on Thursday called for an investigation into potential war crimes committed by the Burmese military. Among Naypyidaw’s alleged atrocities are indiscriminate killings and the airdropping of internationally-outlawed cluster munitions. Burma has been ruled by military junta since the successful overthrow of elected State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi in 2021. 

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Italian prosecutor acknowledges oversight of stalking threat against pregnant woman who was later murdered

Italian prosecutor Marco Martani acknowledged that authorities may have underestimated a stalking threat against 26-year-old pregnant Vanessa Ballan, who was found stabbed to death in her home. Ballan had filed a complaint against Bujar Fandaj after he attempted to enter her home and engaged in a series of aggressions on Oct. 26. Authorities searched Fandaj’s

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