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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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February 14, 2013
Sub-Saharan Africa
The Odds on an African Pope
British, Irish, and Australian bookmakers will place odds on anything. They are already looking at possible successors to Pope Benedict XVI. The odds change by the minute, but the three favorites in…
June 21, 2017
Nigeria
Pope Demands Obedience From Nigerian Catholics
Pope Francis has demanded that priests of the Roman Catholic diocese of Ahiara accept the bishop appointed by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 and that each priest in the diocese write him a personal letter…
October 25, 2012
Sub-Saharan Africa
Archbishop John Onaiyekan Appointed as Cardinal
Yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI announced the appointment of Abuja Archbishop John Onaiyekan and five others as cardinals. Archbishop Onaiyekan is known for his peace and reconciliation work across the …
November 21, 2012
Middle East and North Africa
Amnesty International and Hamas
The current conflict between Hamas (and other terrorist groups) and Israel has brought out the worst in Amnesty International. Amnesty has taken a position that can only be called anti-Israel, treat…
October 17, 2013
Middle East and North Africa
Cementing Support for Hamas
At the end of May 2010, Israel seized control of a ship called the Mavi Marmara as it approached Gaza. It intended to violate Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which is meant to stop weapons from reaching H…
