Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
East Europe Officials Say US Backing Away from Missile Defense System
Posted on Friday, September 18, 2009
Poland and the Czech Republic are reacting to U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to scrap plans for a Europe-based missile defense system. Several officials in the region have warned that the move will improve Washington's relations with Moscow…
United Nations Report Calls for Creation of Global Reserve Bank
Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009
The United Nations called for the replacement of the U.S. Dollar and the creation of a global reserve bank and a new currency to protect emerging markets from the “confidence game” of financial speculation according to a report…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls Muslims To Prepare For ‘Savior’
Posted on Friday, August 28, 2009
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on Muslims around the world to mobilize their troops alongside Iran against Israel and the United States to prepare for the coming of the "Mahdi" seen as "the savior of…
NEWS WATCH: OSCE Blasts ‘Vote Buying’ During Kyrgyzstan Election
Posted on Friday, July 24, 2009
The organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, or OSCE, said Friday, July 24, that Kyrgyzstan's presidential was overshadowed by widespread irregularities to ensure victory of the incumbent leader Kurmanbek Bakiyev.
Int’l Journalists Federation Condemns Murder Russian Rights Activist
Posted on Thursday, July 16, 2009
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Thursday, July 16, "strongly condemned" the murder of Natalya Estemirova, a prominent journalist and human rights activist who was found dead in Ingushetia, following her kidnapping the previous day at her…
New Polish European Parliament President Faces Difficult Tasks
Posted on Wednesday, July 15, 2009
The new president of the European Parliament, former Polish Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek, has pledged to make the European Union more accessible to average citizens following a record-low voter turnout in recent European elections. As the first East…
Bulgaria’s ‘Badman’ Wins Parliamentary Poll
Posted on Monday, July 6, 2009
Bulgaria's main center-right opposition party said Monday, July 6, it would launch coalition talks after winning the country's first parliamentary elections since it joined the European Union in 2007. The governing Socialists were defeated following several corruption scandals…
Albania Votes Amid Corruption and Fraud Concerns
Posted on Sunday, June 28, 2009
The people of Albania were going to the polls Sunday, June 28, in parliamentary elections, seen as a key test for the Balkan country's ambition to join the European Union. Albania's incumbent Prime Minister Sali Berisha faces a…
Iran Riots After “Victory” Ahmadinejad; Activists Detained (Update)
Posted on Sunday, June 14, 2009
(ADDS DETAINED ACTIVISTS, CHANGING LEAD)
At least 10 reformists were detained before dawn Sunday, June 14, hours after Iranian officials said President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected in a landslide victory, the Voice of America (VOA) network reported.
