Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
Iran Nuclear Talks Extended As ‘Key Issues’ Remain
Posted on Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Six world powers and Iran will meet again later on Wednesday in a bid to reach an outline accord reining in Tehran's nuclear program, after failing to agree crucial details such as the lifting of U.N. sanctions by…
Midnight Deadline Approaches Iran Nuke Deal
Posted on Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Marathon talks aimed at stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons entered their final scheduled day Tuesday with global powers racing to agree a framework deal by a midnight deadline, the Times of Israel reported.
Arab League Agree to Joint Military Force
Posted on Monday, March 30, 2015
Alarmed by the potential for civil war in Yemen, Arab leaders agreed Sunday to the creation of a joint military force that would attempt to bring some stability to the region and serve as a counterweight to the…
Obama’s War Authorization To Go After Jihadists Worldwide
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2015
President Barack Obama will soon give Congress his proposal for a new authorization for the use of military force against Islamic State fighters, and it will place strict limits on the types of U.S. ground forces that can…
US, Britain Close embassies in Yemen amid rebel takeover
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2015
The United States and Britain closed their embassies in Yemen and evacuated staff late Tuesday and early Wednesday, officials said, amid security concerns following the takeover of much of the country by Shiite rebels, the Times of Israel…
Russia and Iran Sign Deal to Expand Military Cooperation
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Russia and Iran have signed an agreement to expand their military ties and resolve a long-standing dispute over the sale of a controversial air defense system to the Islamic Republic, the Times of Israel reported.
Saudi King’s Health Connected to End Times According to some Shiites
Posted on Monday, January 19, 2015
In the last two years, media outlets have published conflicting reports on Saudi King Abdullah's health. Just last week, Saudi Arabia's Royal Court announced that the king has pneumonia and is temporarily using a breathing tube. In fact,…
Iran-Backed Militias Receiving U.S. Weapons
Posted on Thursday, January 8, 2015
U.S. weapons intended for Iraq's beleaguered military are winding up in the possession of the country's Shiite militias, according to U.S. lawmakers and senior officials in the Barack Obama administration.
Terrorist Attack Carried Out in Paris
Posted on Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Police fanned out across France in search of three suspects: hooded gunmen who attacked satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo Wednesday and killed 12 people before escaping onto the streets of Paris.
Islamic State Driven by Apocalypse Prophecies
Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Leaders of the Islamic State movement in Syria and Iraq are infatuated with apocalyptic Muslim prophecies foretelling a titanic final battle of good and evil that even involves the re-emergence of Jesus Christ to join their cause at…
Euro Slides to Weakest Since 2006
Posted on Monday, January 5, 2015
The euro weakened to an almost nine-year low versus the dollar amid investor concern Greece might leave the currency union and on speculation the European Central Bank has moved closer to large-scale sovereign-bond purchases.
Obama Moves to Normalize Relations with Cuba
Posted on Wednesday, December 17, 2014
President Obama announced sweeping changes to U.S. policy with Cuba on Wednesday, moving to normalize relations with the island nation and tear down the last remaining pillar of the Cold War, the Washington Post reported.
Nuclear Talks with Iran Extended Until July
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2014
Nuclear negotiators have failed to meet a Monday deadline for a deal that would ease international concerns about Iran's atomic program and are poised to extend the negotiations for a comprehensive agreement until July 2015.
