Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
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.
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…
