Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
Russia Says It Can Deploy Nuclear Arms to Crimea
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2015
Russia's envoy to the NATO alliance said on Friday that Moscow will bolster military forces in occupied Ukraine, and is not banned from deploying nuclear arms in Crimea.
Are Earthquakes and Volcano Activity on the Rise?
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2015
If it seems like earthquakes and erupting volcanoes are happening more frequently, that's because they are. Looking at global magnitude six (M6) or greater from 1980 to 1989 there was an average of 108.5 earthquakes per year, from…
Iran threatens war if ‘aid ship’ to Yemen attacked
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2015
Iran threatened to declare war on any country that attacks a ship it says contains humanitarian aid currently making its way to Yemen, accompanied by warships. The warning came amid heightened tensions after the Islamic Republic seized a…
Gulf Leaders Meet in Washington to Warn Obama Concerning Iran
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2015
Gulf nation leaders joined President Barack Obama at the White House Wednesday to warn of the risks of completing a nuclear deal with Iran. Obama was seeking to convince his counterparts of the potential benefits for the region.
A new world order? Putin and Xi put friendship on display
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2015
At first sight, things look very different now. When President Xi Jinping of China took pride of place next to Vladimir Putin of Russia on Saturday, they looked like any other modern world leaders: pragmatic men-in-suits, full of…
NATO military exercises aim to send message of resolve to Russia
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2015
NATO countries are staging massive air, land and sea exercises across Russia's northern borders this month in response to warnings from the Kremlin and strategic analysts that President Vladimir Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons are more than…
Obama weighs offering Saudi Arabia weapons provided only to Israel
Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2015
The Obama administration is quietly pushing Sunni Arab allies in the Persian Gulf to create an advanced missile defense system, and is preparing to ramp up sophisticated weapons sales to Saudi Arabia in an effort to ease regional…
Hezbollah says will attack Nusra Front inside Syria
Posted on Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Hezbollah's leader said on Tuesday his Lebanon-based militant group will launch an attack inside Syria against al-Qaida-linked insurgents in the mountain region along the countries' border.
Mysterious New Forces Fight Rebels in Yemen
Posted on Monday, May 4, 2015
A shadowy new pro-government force has been deployed in the embattled Yemeni port city of Aden, according to reports Sunday, sparking speculation that ground troops from the Saudi-led coalition may have joined the battle against Houthi rebels and…
Russia is creating a $100 billion rival to the IMF
Posted on Monday, May 4, 2015
Russian President Vladimir Putin ratified an accord Saturday to set up a $100-billion reserve fund for the so-called BRICS — the five leading emerging economies that include Russia, China, Brazil, India and South Africa.
Navy to escort U.S. commercial ships near Iran
Posted on Friday, May 1, 2015
U.S. Navy warships will now accompany U.S.-flagged commercial vessels that pass through the Strait of Hormuz due to concerns that ships from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps navy could try to seize a U.S. cargo ship.
Massive Earthquake Hits Nepal
Posted on Saturday, April 25, 2015
Nearly 1,000 are known to have died in a powerful earthquake in Nepal, with many more feared trapped under rubble.
Syria’s Civil War Is Reaching Tipping Point
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2015
Rebels led by the Al-Nusra Front have launched a blistering three-pronged offensive aimed at consolidating their Idlib victory and rolling back the regime in northwest Syria.
US Official: Iranian Ships Moving Away from Yemen
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2015
A U.S. military official said Thursday Iranian cargo ships which may be carrying weapons for Houthi rebels in war-torn Yemen are moving away from that country, VOA News reported.
