Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
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.
Unity gives way to dissension at U.N. religious summit
Posted on Friday, September 7, 2001
New York -- A kind of spiritual bonhomie was on public display during much of the Millennium World Peace Summit, with religious leaders, attired in their vestments and finery, issuing carefully crafted declarations and prayers for peace.
International religious summit at U.N. receives criticism
Posted on Friday, September 7, 2001
NEW YORK (BP)--Nearly 2,000 religious and spiritual leaders from throughout the world gathered for the Aug. 28 opening of a United Nations-affiliated conference on world peace amid controversy over the nature of the meeting and the exclusion of…
Senate OKs trade status for China despite deteriorating rights record
Posted on Tuesday, September 4, 2001
WASHINGTON (BP)--Congress' annual review of China's human rights record before granting the Beijing government favored trade status came to an end Sept. 19 when the Senate resoundingly approved permanent relations with the communist giant.
Southern Baptists to discontinue discussions with Roman Catholics
Posted on Tuesday, September 4, 2001
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP)--North American Mission Board (NAMB) officials have announced plans next year to conclude a series of talks with representatives of the Roman Catholic Church about the Bible's role in the Christian faith.
Advance of Islam in Africa
Posted on Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Islam is exploding across sub-Saharan Africa at a rate even statisticians are having difficulty quantifying, and its growth, fueled by seemingly limitless funding from petroleum sales, is impacting the economy of the region, the political outlook, and other…
