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U.S. withholds arms from Syrian rebels amid growing persecution of Christians Watch

Image of Catholic churches in Syria are being attacked by terrorists affiliated with the rebels.

Congress is taking measures to protect American security where Obama won't. Congressional committees are delaying the delivery of arms to ... continue reading


Millions of Muslims and Coptic Christians in Egypt Unite Against Morsi's Islamist Government Watch

Image of Millions have turned out to protest Morsi and his Islamist regime.

The Tamarod protest reminds us that liars, thieves, and murderers often wear suits, and that democratic governments are sometimes little ... continue reading



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


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