Catholics are being forced out of Iraq and Syria. The Pope’s new reform could help them
The common perception of Pope Francis is that he is a Pope without much time for laws, preferring a more freewheeling “pastoral” approach in his…
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Massive Explosion Kills Nine Militants in ISIS Explosives Factory in Iraq
A well-placed source in Anbar Operations Command declared that nine ISIS members were killed in the explosion of a booby-trapped vehicle while they were trying…
Iran-Russia joint bank to help boost rial, ruble
A top trade official in Tehran says Iran and Russia are working on opening a joint bank between the two countries, adding that the move…
Tehran ready to help Rome in fight against terrorism
Chief of the Iranian Judiciary’s Human Rights Council Mohammad Javad Larijani expressed the country’s readiness to help Italy in fight against terrorism. Larijani made the…
Over 3.7 million school-age refugee children have no school to attend, UN report says
Food, water and shelter are obvious basic needs for people fleeing war. But with refugees now spending roughly 20 years in exile on average, the…
US Embassy in Ankara confirms envoy’s visit to Artvin, denies allegations he visited hydroelectric power plant projects
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara has confirmed that U.S. Ambassador John Bass was in the Black Sea province of Artvin but denied allegations that he…
Poll shows most Europeans sympathize with Syrian refugees, ‘have not lost their hearts’
More than three quarters of Europeans sympathize with Syrian refugees coming to their countries, a poll found on Friday, challenging reports of growing anti-immigration sentiment…
British Embassy in Ankara to close today for security reasons
Move follows Germany’s decision to close embassy in Turkey’s capital for fear attacks may occur during Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha The British Embassy in…
Muslim pilgrims flock to Medina after performing Hajj
Since Wednesday evening, Muslim pilgrims have flocked to Saudi Arabia’s city of Medina after completing this year’s Hajj ritual — the “fifth pillar” of Islam…
Jewish woman escapes ISIS
Baher Muhammed Gahar-Fur, 35, arrived in Israel a month ago, after a long and arduous journey from her home in Kurdistan. Though her great-grandparents immigrated…