Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
NEWS ALERT: Freezing Europe Awaits Russian Gas
Posted on Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Russian natural gas destined for Europe was flowing through Ukraine's pipeline system Tuesday, January 20, raising hopes of an end to a two-week blockade that impacted nearly 20 countries, officials said.
Freezing Eastern Europe Facing Gas Crisis
Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2009
With freezing temperatures across most of Europe, there was heated anger, Thursday, January 15, especially in Eastern Europe about the suspension in natural gas deliveries from Russia through Ukraine. The gas crisis comes at a difficult time for…
IMF: Global Meltdown Worse Than Expected
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has warned that the world economy will decline more than previously anticipated.
Anti-Israel Protests Turn Violent
Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
With the death toll of Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip reportedly rising to over 900 and Hamas militants firing rockets deep into Israel, anti and pro-Israel protests have spread throughout the world, with some of them turning…
Russia To Resume Gas Deliveries To Europe
Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009
Eastern Europe was anxiously awaiting the resumption of natural gas deliveries from Russia Monday, January 12, after Russian energy giant Gazprom said Ukraine signed a fresh copy of a gas transit monitoring agreement.
Russia Says European Gas Deal is Off
Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009
Russia said late Sunday, January 11, that a deal to resume the supply of natural gas to Europe is off, crushing hopes of Europeans suffering without heat this unseasonable cold winter.
Hungary, Eastern Europe Face Cold Without Russian Gas
Posted on Saturday, January 10, 2009
European Union monitors arrived in Kyiv Saturday, January 10, amid international pressure on Ukraine and Russia to settle their dispute over natural gas prices that has effected shipments to some 20 countries.
Russia’s Putin Orders Halt To Gas Shipments Via Ukraine
Posted on Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin asked state-run energy giant Gazprom to cease all deliveries of natural gas into Ukraine, destined for Europe, Russian state media reported Wednesday, January 7, despite reports that over a dozen people in Europe…
U.S. Opens New Embassy in Baghdad
Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Amid tight security, the United States embassy in Iraq's capital Baghdad was open for business Tuesday, January 6, after a dedication ceremony to open what is the largest embassy compound in the world.
Japan Taps in Volcano Power
Posted on Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Japan has asked several companies to help it develop more geothermal power plants linked to its 108 active volcanoes, about 10 percent of the world’s total.
Ethnic Fighting Rocks Kosovo Town
Posted on Monday, January 5, 2009
A tense calm returned Sunday, January 4, to Kosovo's second largest and most ethnically divided town of Mitrovica, following clashes between Serbs and ethnic Albanians in which at least six people were injured.
Russia Blames Ukraine for Europe’s Gas Shortages
Posted on Monday, January 5, 2009
The European Union was to hold a special meeting Monday, January 5, to discuss a major energy crisis, after Russia accused Ukraine of stealing natural gas destined for Europe.
Strong Earthquake Hit Afghanistan
Posted on Sunday, January 4, 2009
A strong earthquake rattled Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan for about a minute on Sunday. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck the northeastern province of Badakhshan in the Hindu Kush mountains, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Olympic spirits and global illusions
Posted on Sunday, August 11, 2002
"What's needed is ...something analogous to the ancient acropolis, where today's diversity of national and ethnic customs and religious traditions can be celebrated and upheld for the enrichment of everybody....The new acropolises will... provide opportunity for sacred expression…
Transgenics Creating Real Monsters?
Posted on Friday, September 7, 2001
The science of transgenics is moving forward despite bad publicity surrounding genetically modified foods. When it involves 'enhancing the human species,' the Bible has something to say.
