Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
U.S. and E.U. Place New Sanctions on Russia
Posted on Thursday, July 17, 2014
President Barack Obama imposed new sanctions against several Russian banks, energy and defense firms, in an effort to stop alleged Russian support of separatists in Ukraine.
Islamic State Takes Control of Another Syrian City
Posted on Wednesday, July 16, 2014
The Islamic State (IS) seized control of the city of Deir ez-Zor, the sixth largest city in Syria, when rival jihadist groups, Jabhat al-Nursa and Ahrar al-Sham, withdrew their forces. They now control nearly 100 percent of the…
Ebola Outbreak Worst on Record
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
The recent Ebola outbreak is the worst on record as its reached into the capitals of three countries in West Africa.
Libya’s Largest Airport Came Under Rocket Attack
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Tripoli's International Airport was forced to close and came under fresh rocket attacks by a Libyan militia group Monday night. At least one person died, and 12 planes were damaged.
Typhoon Heads for Philippines
Posted on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Typhoon Rammasun, packing winds of 75 mph with gusts to over 90 mph, is expected to hit the Philippines later today.
Islamic State Seized Radioactive Material in Iraq (Video)
Posted on Friday, July 11, 2014
The Islamic State seized radioactive material from a Mosul university when it took control of the city last month it was revealed just days after jihadists captured a former Saddam Hussein chemical weapons factory.
Kerry to Vienna as Nuclear Talk Stall
Posted on Friday, July 11, 2014
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will hold a rare face to face meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif in Vienna to determine Iran's commitment to reaching a nuclear agreement with the West.
Khamenei: We Need ‘190,000’ Centrifuges
Posted on Wednesday, July 9, 2014
With a July 20 deadline rapidly approaching, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei revealed that it ultimately wants 190,000 nuclear centrifuges -- nearly 20 times more than world powers want to allow.
