Live updates on faith, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues impacting Christians across the globe.
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.
North Korea Fires Missiles into the Sea
Posted on Tuesday, July 8, 2014
North Korea continued development of its missile program and launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, the Washington Times reported.
Japan Threatened by Super Typhoon
Posted on Monday, July 7, 2014
A super typhoon, with maximum sustained winds up to 150mph, is heading straight for Japan prompting the country's weather agency to issue its highest alert.
Iran FM Post Defiant YouTube Video as Nuclear Deadline Nears
Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2014
Iran's foreign minister posted a YouTube message on Wednesday to try and gain a public relations advantage as the final round of nuclear talks begin, and as the nuclear deadline, July 20, is under three weeks away.
Iraq’s PM Rejects Pressure to Step Down
Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2014
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has rejected Western powers calls to step down, and seeks a third term in office amidst threats of Sunni jihadists.
