Charlie Hebdo: Why Pope Francis’s friendly ‘punch’ needs ...
Pope Francis, widely acknowledged as one of the most progressive popes in recent times, appears to have joined the “condemn, but” brigade in the context of the Charlie Hebdo killings by Islamic fundamentalists in Paris. He seemed to suggest three things: that those offended have the... read more »
Belgium terror arrests: Cops launch more overnight raids in hunt for ‘...
The operations come after two suspected Islamists were killed and a third arrested during a gun battle with cops in the Belgian town of Verviers yesterday Cops in Belgium have launched further raids overnight in search of suspected Jihadi cells following yesterday’s gun battle in... read more »
Iran to build two more nuclear plants: Rouhani
TEHRAN: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said the country would build two more nuclear plants in the southern city of Bushehr in line with the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The president made the remarks on Tuesday while visiting the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Press TV reported. “The... read more »
South Korean Activist Arrested For Allegedly Praising Pyongyang
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: South Korean officials have arrested a leftist activist for allegedly praising North Korea, just days after they deported an American on similar charges. The arrest comes as the government faces criticism it seeks to limit free speech. Kim Dae-hyun, a spokesman for the Seoul... read more »
