Tag "Asia"
Japan unveils Izumo, its largest warship since World War II
(CNN)Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) has taken delivery of the Izumo, the largest Japanese military vessel to see service since World War II. The warship was unveiled at a ceremony
Taliban massacre children at school
BBC News – At least 126 people, mostly children, have been killed in a Taliban assault on an army-run school in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, officials say. Five or
Islamic Militants Kill 21 in Attacks in Iraq, Invade Country’s Biggest Oil Refinery
By Stoyan Zaimov , Christian Post Reporter – Islamic militants killed at least 21 people in Baghdad and another Iraqi city on Tuesday in their offensive to capture the capital.
China ‘flies first stealth drone’ – reports
BBC News – China successfully flew a stealth drone for the first time on Thursday, state media said, citing eyewitness reports. A drone, called “Sharp Sword” by the media, made
Pope to Filipino community: pray with a child’s simplicity
Vatican City, Nov 21, 2013 / 04:37 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis met with the Filipino community of Rome today, encouraging them in the wake of their native country’s recent
Pakistan Primate: “Murder will not shake our faith in Christ”
ACN – The Primate of Pakistan has vowed that attacks on Christians will neither dent believers’ faith in Christ and his promises, nor dampen their spirits, and that the Church
Christian minorities ‘endangered’ in Middle East
Christianity is at risk of extinction in some parts of the world due to growing persecution of minority communities, a minister has warned. Baroness Warsi said Christians were in danger
Post-Typhoon Aid Ramps Up in Philippines
Simone Orendain, VOA News MANILA — Badly needed aid and relief supplies have begun arriving in the hard to reach areas of the central Philippines one week after a super
Christian Newspaper Banned From Using Name ‘Allah’ in Muslim-Dominant Malaysia
SIVA SITHRAPUTHRAN/REUTERS – A Malaysian court ruled on Monday that a Christian newspaper may not use the word Allah to refer to God, a landmark decision on an issue that has
Pakistani Church Attack Kills over 60 people
CBN – PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A pair of suicide bombers detonated their explosives outside a historic church in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing over 60 people in the deadliest-ever attack
