Nov 23 Iraqi Christians Flee as al-Qaida Steps Up Attacks By Larisa Epatko An assault on a church in Baghdad and other targeted attacks on Christian families are driving fear into the hearts of the remaining members of this religious minority in Iraq, and causing many to seek sanctuary in other places. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch House Passes Resolution Backing Israel Reps. Eric Cantor, R-Va., and Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., discuss the resolution overwhelmingly passed in the House Thursday supporting Israel in the Middle East conflict while condemning Syria and Iran for providing Hezbollah with weapons and money. Continue watching
Aug 02 Insurgent Violence Targets Christians, Foreign Workers Insurgents looking to undermine the Iraqi interim government and force the U.S.-led coalition out of Iraq continued to target ethnic minorities and foreign workers in the war-torn nation during a bloody weekend of attacks that continued Monday. Continue reading
May 14 Hundreds of Christians Killed in Ongoing Religious Violence in Nigeria Thousands of hungry, scared Nigerian Christians in the northern city of Kano sought safety in police stations and military barracks Friday after two weeks of religious fighting across the African nation left hundreds dead. Continue reading