Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
ISIL Declares Caliphate; Crucifies Eight
Posted on Monday, June 30, 2014
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) declared the establishment of a "Caliphate" on Sunday announcing that its leader as the ruling "Caliph", according to Agence France-Presse.
U.S. House Panel Approves to Expand Hezbollah Sanctions
Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2014
The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee passed its Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2014 to limit international institutions from conducting business with the terrorist organization.
Al Nusra and ISIS Join Forces in Syria
Posted on Saturday, June 28, 2014
On Wednesday, a local unit of the Al Nusra Front – the official rebel group of al Qaeda in Syria – agreed to join forces with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), U.S. Officials told…
Former Soviet Bloc Nations Sign EU Agreements
Posted on Friday, June 27, 2014
Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova signed sweeping trade and political agreements with the European Union, risking a widening rift with Russia who strongly opposed any deal.
Obama Seeks $500 Million to Arm Syrian Rebels
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2014
President Barack Obama is seeking $500 million from Congress to train and equip "vetted" Syrian rebels as the White House seeks ways to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) in the region.
ISIS ‘Brainwash’ Kidnapped Boys to Become Suicide Bombers
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2014
Last month, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) kidnapped more than 140 Kurdish schoolboys to use for terrorist operations including suicide bombings, according to Human Rights Watch.
Ukraine Set to Sign EU Trade Agreement
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2014
An economic trade agreement between Ukraine and the European Union that served as a catalyst for months of protests, the exile of former Ukrainian president, and the death of scores of Ukrainians, is set to be signed on…
String of Bombings Hit Egypt’s Metro Stations
Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2014
Four bombs exploded at three metro stations in Cairo during Wednesday's morning rush hour. The explosions wounded at least five people, Egyptian officials said.
Vatican Partners with Islamic Museum in Historic First
Posted on Wednesday, June 25, 2014
In a historic first, the Vatican partnered with the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization to present "so that you may know each other." The "exhibition is one-of-a-kind -- not only because it presents excellent artwork, but also because…
Iran Protected and Sponsored ISIS Founder
Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2014
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant's (ISIS) founder and former commander Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was given protection and resources by Iran, according to the Washington Free Beacon.
Kerry Meets Iraq’s PM; New Iraq Gov’t by July 1
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki for nearly two hours on Monday. Kerry received commitments from Maliki to begin the process of forming a new national government in Baghdad by July…
