What Is the Hebron Row?
The United Nations declared the Old City of Hebron a heritage site on Friday, sparking Israeli fury and Palestinian jubiliation. Hebron claims to be one of the world's oldest cities, dating from the...
Tag: Religion_Belief
Palestinians Hail UNESCO Hebron Vote Slammed By Israel
The Palestinians hailed a UNESCO decision Friday to label the heart of the occupied West Bank city of Hebron a protected heritage site, but Israel called it a "moral blot". "This vote is a success...
Thai Officials Sue News Outlet For ‘Death Island’ Tag
Thai officials have filed criminal charges against a news website for branding the popular beach destination of Koh Tao "Death Island" in reports about a string of murky tourist fatalities. Koh Tao's...
Vandalism @60: The Next Chapter
This weekend, all around the world, Vandals both current and past, will meet to reflect on “The next chapter.” Up on the hill where it stands, Vandal City will welcome its alumni, including a...
[Audio] Chosen Yesuba Releases Poem ‘Virtuous Christian Woman’
In recent years, some young Ghanaian music talents have released interesting songs that fall within the contemporary Christian music genre. Also known as urban gospel music, this trend is fast...
Pastor Wins Race To Be Vanuatu’s New President
Vanuatu elected a pastor as its new president Thursday as the tiny pacific nation eyes continued "moral leadership" following the sudden death of its former head of state last month, local media...
Israel To Lift Ban On Politicians Visiting Holy Site
Israel will lift a two-year-old ban preventing politicians visiting a Jerusalem holy site for five days later this month, following a legal challenge, the government said. Prime Minister Benjamin...
Indian Guru’s Body To Stay In Freezer, Says Court
An Indian court Wednesday allowed disciples of a spiritual guru to preserve his body in a freezer, as they believe he is in a deep state of meditation and will return to life. Ashutosh Maharaj,...
Saudi Arabia To Discuss Qatar Crisis With Allies
Saudi Arabia and Arab allies that have cut ties with Qatar will hold talks in Egypt on Wednesday on the Gulf diplomatic crisis, after Doha said their demands were impossible to meet. The four Arab...
Court Convicts Israeli Man For Arson At ‘miracle’ Church
A court has convicted an Israeli man for an arson attack at the church where Christians believe Jesus performed the miracle of the loaves and fishes, court documents said Tuesday. The district court...
Trump Tweets Provocative Partisan Song For Independence Day
Americans celebrate Independence Day on Tuesday, and to mark the occasion President Donald Trump tweeted a partisan video clip of a church choir singing a song based on his campaign slogan. "Make...
Don’t Politicise Pilgrimage To Israel
Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, an International Evangelist, says he was taken aback by the backlash among Christian leaders about government’s proposal to support members of the faith to embark on a...
Qatar Hands Over Response To Saudi-Led Demands To Kuwait
Qatar on Monday handed its official response to a list of demands by Saudi Arabia and its allies to the emir of Kuwait, a Gulf official told AFP. The response was delivered by Qatari Foreign Minister...
We’ll Submit Zongo Dev’t Fund Bill In July
The Minister for Zongos and Inner Cities Development, Boniface Abubakar Saddick has said his Ministry will soon submit to cabinet a Bill aimed at legalising the Zongo Development Fund. Government...
South Africa Outlaws Single-Religion Schools
Single-religion schools have been outlawed in South Africa after a ruling at the Johannesburg High Court. Public schools may no longer promote themselves as subscribing to a single particular...
Obama Calls For Tolerance and Unity In Childhood Home Indonesia
Barack Obama called for tolerance and respect in his childhood home of Indonesia Saturday, amid rising religious tensions in the country where the former US president spent four years as a boy. At...
Let’s Forge Ahead In Unity – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has admonished Ghanaians to be united “and ensure utmost dedication to God and Ghana”. He calls for love for one another which is devoid of discrimination....
All Set For 2017 Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup
All is set for the 3rd edition of the Royal-Bank sponsored Sheikh Sharubutu Ramadan Cup at the Wembley Sports Complex in Accra on Saturday. The tournament brings together youth from various Zongo...
American Muslims Decry Trump Travel Ban
American Muslim leaders Friday decried Donald Trump's rhetoric towards their community and predicted the president's travel ban would eventually be proven unlawful, a day after a weakened version of...
5 Prophetic Things Sonnie Badu Said About Him
Popular Ghanaian actor, Majid Michel recently gained a new prominence since after declaring himself a born again Christian. The actor who says he has given his life to Christ has taken to public...