Iran State TV station FARS announced Saturday morning that four American dual-nationality prisoners were released from Iranian custody in a “prisoner swap” with the United States.
Communist dictator Mao Tse-tung’s infamous Little Red Book–also known as Quotations from Chairman Mao–is the second most published book in history, second only to the Bible. Now, just in time for Christmas, Chinese readers will be able to purchase a
As the war on Christianity continues unabated throughout North Africa and many parts of the Middle East, Islamists are burning statues and crosses in churches in northern Syria. AFP reports that fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and the
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com How Hezbollah’s reluctant foray into Syria changed the Mideast Pakistan’s PM Nawaz Sharif under fire over peace talks with Taliban How Hezbollah’s reluctant foray into Syria changed the Mideast Nasrallah gives a televised speech
The Westpark Mall siege ended on Monday after a three-day standoff between the radical Islam terror group al-Shabaab and Kenyan Defense Forces. In those three days, the terrorists held many hostages and the soldiers recovering the bodies are describing the
Dalia Moghaed, credited with helping President Obama draft his June 2009 Cairo speech about American relations with the Islamic world, recently downplayed attacks against Egypt’s Coptic Christians on a Facebook page. More than 80 Coptic churches were burned by Brotherhood supporters after
Numerous reports indicate Russia handed control of its “1,000 megawatt” Bushehr nuclear reactor to Iran on Monday. According to WorldTribune.com, Russia transferred control and promised to “provide fuel for the reactor for at least a decade.” It took 37 years
The attack on an Anglican church in Pakistan on September 22 caused Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to speak out on attacks on Christians in the Muslim world. He said Christians are being martyred for their faith in many Muslim countries and
Russia said on Thursday it was willing to join international efforts to safeguard Syria’s chemical weapons during their destruction under an agreement brokered with Washington. The top diplomat visited Damascus earlier this month in an effort to convince Moscow’s ally
When Samantha Lewthwaite’s husband, Germaine Lindsay, bombed a train in London as part of the terrorist attacks on the London Underground on July 7, 2005, many thought she was also a victim. She claimed she did not know about the
The Senate is set to confirm President Obama’s 111th and 112th political appointees to vaunted Ambassador posts throughout the world. As political appointees, the select individuals are expected to complete the same job duties as career foreign service members. This
Interpol has issued an arrest warrant for British national Samantha Lewthwaite, also knows as the “White Widow.” Kenya requested the warrant, claiming she is a danger to the world. The international law enforcement agency sent the red alert to 190
(AP) Germany charges alleged Auschwitz guard, 93BERLINGerman prosecutors said Thursday they have charged a 93-year-old man who allegedly served as an Auschwitz death camp guard with being an accessory to murder. The suspect, Hans Lipschis, was charged in connection with
Iran’s former reformist president Mohammad Khatami has called for the release of all political prisoners, notably opposition chiefs Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, a newspaper reported on Thursday. Last week, the authorities freed around 15 reformists, journalists and lawyers,
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday called on Israel to join the Non-Proliferation Treaty and put its widely suspected nuclear arms under international control.
(AP) P-U! Mexico City tries to freshen its odor problemBy OLGA R. RODRIGUEZAssociated PressMEXICO CITYFor many, the first experience of Mexico City is a sprawling airport and an appalling stink. It wafts from the manholes and leaves the morning air
(AP) Guinness-fueled `holiday’ troubles many in IrelandBy SHAWN POGATCHNIKAssociated PressDUBLINIreland’s love affair with pub and pint is sparking national soul-searching as never before because of an unofficial holiday dreamed up by Guinness. Thursday’s celebrations of Arthur’s Day, honoring the 18th-century
A recently released YouGov poll shows that Americans overwhelming believe Russian President Vladimir Putin has been far more effective during the Syrian chemical weapons crisis than President Obama. In fact, it was not even close. When asked, “Which world leader
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Venezuela’s economy approaches full-scale hyperinflation Russia-spawned Al-Muhajireen terrorists fight Russia’s allies in Syria Ex-Guantanamo prisoner dies fighting Assad in Syria Venezuela’s economy approaches full-scale hyperinflation Venezuela’s Amuay Refinery explosion, August 25, 2012 According to
(AP) Militant group attacks Kenyan border townBy TOM ODULAAssociated PressNAIROBI, KenyaThe Islamic extremist group that killed scores of people at a Nairobi mall attacked two Kenyan towns near the Somali border, killing three people. The leader of the Somali group
Who is al-Shabaab? Who are the jihadist terrorists that attacked the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya and slaughtered non-Muslims and anyone who could not recite an Islamic prayer or name the prophet Muhammad’s mother? They are an al-Qaeda affiliated group
Russian President Vladimir Putin has softened the Russian approach toward Greenpeace activists who were seized by the Russian Coast Guard after they attempted to board a Russian offshore oil platform in the Arctic. Putin said Wednesday that the activists aren’t
One of Prager University’s core tenets involves sharing information that isn’t taught in most colleges. That certainly applies to the nuances of the Iraq War, a subject the left seized upon ever since the first shot was fired with their
In a September 24 address to the United Nations, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said “nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction have no place in Iran’s security and defense doctrine.” According to ABC News, Rouhani said Iran has been
According to a new CBS News/New York Times poll conducted September 19-23, Barack Obama’s handling of foreign policy with Syria and Iran has been so inept that more Americans now disapprove of his stewardship than approve of it. 49% of
North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme is developing beyond the international community’s ability to rein it in with effective sanctions and export restrictions, regional analysts and nuclear experts warned Wednesday. While opinion on the current level of the nuclear threat posed
