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Vatican: Francois Murad shot, not beheaded Watch

Image of Martyr Francois Murad was killed in Syria on June 23.

The Vatican has admitted that circumstances surrounding the death of Fr. Francois Murad, were "not fully understood" when it released a ... continue reading


It's time to rethink our support of the Syrian rebels Watch

Image of Syrian civilians, especially Christians, are caught between the forces of Assad and the jihadists.

With the martyrdom of Fr. Francois Murad, world attention has been brought to the very real threat that Syrian extremists bring to the ... continue reading



The Truth About Syria: Persecution of Syrian Christians Cries Out For Prayer and Action Watch

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Christians preceded Muslims in calling Syria their home. They must not be forced to leave this ancient and holy land. We are living in ... continue reading


Will Coptic Christians Share in the Arab Spring While Morsi Is President of Egypt? Watch

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As the one year anniversary of the election of Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi approaches, tensions are high. Tens of thousands of ... continue reading


How one man started a movement by standing still Watch

Image of Erdem Gunduz started a movement on Monday, just by standing still. Thousands have now joined him across Turkey.

Protesters across Turkey have changed tactics. Instead of yelling at police and shouting slogans, they are starting to stand quiet and ... continue reading


Kids learn murder at summer camp in Gaza Watch

Image of About 100,000 children will practice marching, shooting, kidnapping and killing in Gaza this summer.

As summer arrives over the northern hemisphere, children around the globe's northern half will make their way to summer camps where they ... continue reading



Obama to arm Syrian rebels after Assad chemical weapons use confirmed Watch

Image of Farm animals that died where they stood, are evidence that chemical weapons have been used in Syria.

The Obama administration is officially acknowledging that the Syrian regime of Bashir al-Assad has crossed a red line are using chemical ... continue reading


Iconic image of pepper sprayed woman becomes icon of resistance, feminism Watch

Image of Ceyda Sungur calmly withstanding attack by an officer with pepper spray.

An unwitting woman has become the symbol of resistance in Turkey and an icon for women across the Middle East. Dubbed the "Woman in Red," a ... continue reading


Oops? Obama administration publishes details of secret Israeli military base Watch

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The U.S. government has published the details of a top-secret Israeli military base effectively destroying secrecy and safety at the ... continue reading


Researcher suspects she may have found the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Watch

Image of The Hanging Gardens are one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

The Bible tells us of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, describing a tall, lush, terraced structure that was cool and inviting amid the ... continue reading


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