Fr. Christopher Ogide, a Catholic priest of Nigeria's Diocese of Umuahia, has reportedly been kidnapped at the entrance of his parish house, with the local Bishop asking the faithful for their prayers. Nigeria’s Catholic Bishop of Umuahia Diocese, Michael Kalu Ukpong, has call
Colombia`s last remaining rebel army announces a festive season ceasefire spanning from Christmas Eve, until January 2nd. The truce is a welcome extension of peace talks. The ceasefire, which is hoped might extend even further, is another sign of tangible hope and goodwill. It means no
North Korea says it is preparing to launch its first military spy satellite, while Japan announces plans to double its spending on defense. Pyongyang on Monday said it tested a camera in orbit and now will launch its first satellite aimed at foreign reconnaissance. I
At least nine police officers have been killed in a terrorist attack in the north of Iraq. The attack took place near Kirkuk, and although no group has said it was behind the atrocity, officials point the finger at the so-called Islamic State group. The assault began when a bo
Argentina—the birthplace of Pope Francis—is celebrating its third soccer World Cup, after winning what was arguably the greatest final in the competition’s 92-year history, overcoming France on penalties. Three times, Argentina were ahead, looking for all the world to
Officials say Russia’s military has fired 76 missiles and carried out drone attacks across Ukraine on Friday, killing at least three people. It was the most devastating attack in days. Residents in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and cities in the north, south, west, and centre. Nobody
Peru’s new Government has declared a nationwide State of Emergency, as street protests persist and unrest continues. The National State of Emergency, which lasts thirty days, grants extraordinary powers to Peruvian authorities. The police and military can perform searches without
A UN peacekeeper has been shot dead and three others were injured in south Lebanon. It has been confirmed that an Irish soldier on UN peacekeeping duty lost his life and three other troops were wounded in the incident, which happened when a UN armoured jeep was surrounded by a hostile c
As Peru faces continuous unrest amid anti-government protests, the country's Catholic Bishops appeal for the situation to be dealt with peacefully, never resorting to violence. At least 7 people have been killed in clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces in Pe
Amid the worst scandal to rock the European Union's Parliament, the former Greek vice president, accused of corruption and money laundering, has been stripped of her role. A Greek vice president of the European Parliament accused of corruption and money laundering has been stripped