Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
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…
Italy to Push for ‘United States of Europe’
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2014
Matteo Renzi, the Italian Prime Minister, said that Italy will push for a "United States of Europe" during its six-month EU presidency, the Telegraph reported.
Pro-Russian Militias Seize Tank Base in Ukraine
Posted on Monday, June 23, 2014
Pro-Russian Militas took control of a tank base in Ukraine seizing 221 tanks, 288 armored vehicles, 12 self-propelled guns, 18 Grad volley fire systems, 183 infantry vehicles, and 12 mortars, Interfax reported.
Secret U.S. Plan to Aid Iraq Ended Because of Mutual Distrust
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014
President Barack Obama authorized a secret plan to aid Iraq by sharing intelligence on Sunni jihadist's camps. However, only a handful of U.S. specialists were tasked to the operation, and it provided limited information to Iraq, due to…
Khamenei says Tehran and U.S. Not Aligned in Iraq
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014
Any military cooperation between the United States and Iran in Iraq was dismissed by Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khameni. On Sunday, Khamenei stated, "We don't support any foreign interference in Iraq and we're strongly opposed to U.S.…
Cashless Experiment Takes Place in Great Britian
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014
In a social experiment, all vendors along a street in Manchester will only accept cards as payment for a day. Within 20 years, some experts predict transactions with physical currency will cease to exist.
‘Don’t Go to U.S.’ says Central America Media (Video)
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014
Over the past few days, the message was loud and clear as newspapers, TV and Radio programs in Central America repeated the same message -- "The U.S. will not give asylum to migrant children."
Mafia is Ex-Communicated Declares Pope Francis
Posted on Sunday, June 22, 2014
Pope Francis targeted Italy's most dangerous crime organizations, the Mafia, stating the Mafiosi and their actions were an example of the "adoration of evil" and any members of the crime syndicate were excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
