Article By Eric Young
  • Explosion Rocks Lebanese Christian Suburb

    An explosion Wednesday rocked a Christian suburb east of the Lebanon’s capital, killing at least four people and injuring 40, according to local media.

  • More Quakes Rock Indonesia

    Indonesia has been hit by more than 40 aftershocks since a massive 8.4-magnitude earthquake shook Southeast Asia Wednesday, and seismologists warned that the worst may be yet to come.

    More Quakes Rock Indonesia
  • Freed Christian Hostages Recount Ordeal

    The 21 South Koreans held hostage in Afghanistan by the Taliban recounted their six weeks of captivity on Wednesday, revealing the harsh conditions and numerous beatings they endured before being freed nearly two weeks ago.

    Freed Christian Hostages Recount Ordeal
  • China Catering for Olympic Religious Guests, Not Citizens

    A temporary church will be set up in the Olympic Village during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, a state-backed church official has reported.

  • Pastor: Slain Korean Hostage was Killed for Refusing to Convert

    The youth pastor who was leading the group of 22 South Korean aid volunteers in Afghanistan was killed for refusing to convert to Islam, the head pastor of the church revealed after the final 19 former hostages arrived home.