Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
Croatia to Hold Presidential Runoff Vote
Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Official results show Social Democrat Ivo Josipovic has won the most votes in the first round of Croatia's presidential election, but not enough for a first round victory. Josipovic will face the controversial mayor of the capital Zagreb…
Wave of Clergy Killings In Russia (Feature)
Posted on Monday, December 28, 2009
The second murder of a Russian priest in as many months has prompted a call by the Orthodox Church for Russians to think about their country's spiritual and moral condition.
Nobel Prize Winner Wiesel Concerned About Hungarian Extremism
Posted on Sunday, December 13, 2009
Nobel Peace Prize winner, author and activist Elie Wiesel has urged Hungary to consider banning Holocaust denials to improve its image abroad and has expressed concern about growing extremist parties in the country and Europe.
NEWS WATCH: Hungarian Radio Scandal Highlights Corruption Problem
Posted on Saturday, November 28, 2009
Hungary's government has admitted it has a serious corruption problem following the sudden closure of radio stations by Hungarian authorities. Ambassadors of nine wealthy nations, including Germany, have warned Hungary that foreign investors could be scared off.
BREAKING NEWS: North Korean Christians: ‘Children Die On Streets’
Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Christians in North Korea said Wednesday, November 25, a massive famine has broken in their autocratic-ruled nation with many children "dying" while security forces send malnourished people to prison camps for not joining "100 days of battle."
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Pakistan Militants Bomb CD Shop For Selling ‘Jesus Film’
Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009
A man selling compact discs in Pakistan's war-torn North West Frontier Province remained in critical condition Monday, November 23, after suspected Islamic militants blew up his CD shop because its collection included a film about Jesus and other…
Millions Pray For Persecuted Church
Posted on Sunday, November 8, 2009
Millions of Christians from Vancouver to Vladivostok were praying Sunday, November 8, for persecuted Christians, amid reports of increased repression in several countries around the world.
Colombia Court Allows Christians To Opt Out Of Military
Posted on Friday, October 30, 2009
An international Christian rights group has welcomed the Colombian Supreme Court’s decision allowing Colombians, including Christians, to opt out of obligatory military service because of religious, moral, or philosophical objections.
Serbia Pledges Cooperation As Karadzic Trial Adjourns
Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009
The trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, who has been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity including genocide, was adjourned till Tuesday, October 27, after the defendant refused to show up.
NEWS WATCH: US VP Warns Europe of Missile Threats
Posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has called on America's European allies to step-up their defense efforts, saying they the face growing security threats from outside Europe.
