Friday, 17 July 2015 12:57
Italy: Italian jihadist defends 'perfect' Islamic State
In a chilling interview over Skype, a 28-year-old Italian woman who joined the ranks of IS last year told Corriere della Sera that the Islamic State is a ‘perfect country’ and when the group beheads people,…
Friday, 17 July 2015 12:55
Ireland: Four Revs a Minute on Tour de Foyle
Leaders of the four main churches in the North West ‘got on their bikes’ at Ebrington for theformal launch of the 2015 Tour de Foyle charity cycle. Proceeds from the event, on 29 August, will go…
Friday, 17 July 2015 12:54
Iceland: Repeal of blasphemy law
Iceland's parliament has abolished its blasphemy laws, despite opposition from some of the country's churches. A bill was put forward by the minority Pirate Party, which campaigns for internet and data freedom. It came after the…
Friday, 17 July 2015 12:52
Hungary: YWAM sandwich run
The city of Budapest has a big number of homeless people, some of whom have been living on the streets for the last 30 years or more. It is heart-breaking to hear their stories of how…
Friday, 17 July 2015 12:51
Vatican City State: Pope’s message to South
From 5 to13 July the Pope is visiting Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay. His message puts him on delicate ground. Pope Francis has accused multinational companies of stripping poor countries of natural resources, criticised unfettered capitalism for…
Friday, 17 July 2015 12:50
Greece: Act II of Greece’s debt tragedy
On Friday, Greece asked for 53.5 billion euros to help cover its debts until 2018, a review of primary surplus targets and ‘re-profiling’ the country’s long-term debt. Greece’s future is in the hands of the European…