Kenya (MNN) ? The Somalia terrorist cell al-Shabaab seems to have reached a new low. According to International Christian Concern (ICC) and multiple international news agencies, police think al-Shabaab was behind the Sept. 30 attacks that killed one child and injured 12 more.

The last few days we've been sharing some of what's been happening in Nigeria and to be honest with you all, I personally cannot stop thinking about the Christians in Northern Nigeria because of all the persecution they are living under. Boko Haram is on a rampage and they want to wipe out every Christian they can find.

Over the last few days as I have been reading and learning more about what's happening in Nigeria, I have to tell you all, that I can't stop telling people about what is happening. Earlier today I had interviewed Ann Buwalda, the Executive Director, of The Jubilee Campaign, about her work in Washington DC concerning religious freedom issues and in particular a petition she has on her website asking people to help us alert the State Department that Boko Haram is a terrorist group.

Venezuela (MNN) ? In a re-election to another six-year term, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez defeated Henrique Capriles by a 10% point margin in the presidential election.

Today I'd like to remind you of a very committed brother in Christ who has been in prison almost 700 days because he converted from Islam to Christianity. Farshid Fathi has was arrested on December 26, 2010 and is a Christian convert from Islam. He is currently serving a six year sentence in Evin Prison, which is one of Iran's most notorious prisons.

The following news package from CBN News concerns a radical Muslim preacher, Al-AMasri who was arrested in Britain for inciting racial hatred and urging followers to kill non-Muslims.

The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is coming soon, which is why I want to remind you that our IDOP kits are now available for order.

Gary Lane over at CBN News has an eight minute video segment concerning the recent massacre that took place in Nigeria recently. It is well worth your time to watch if you want to hear the truth about what is happening in Nigeria right now.

This is a such a tragic story. As you watch this news package from CBN News, please pray for Mary and all of the Christian girls who are being targeted by Muslims. You may read the full news report here.