Remains of St John the Baptist ‘found’
Bone fragments of St John the Baptist appear to have been found on Sveti Ivan Island near Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea.
Obama tells veterans that end of Iraq war is about to begin
In a speech to the Disabled American Veterans national convention in Atlanta, the president said that beginning next month, the more than seven-year-old conflict will change from a primarily military enterprise to a diplomatic one.
Baptist World Alliance confirms new president
Virginia native John Upton was elected Saturday to lead the Baptist World Alliance as its new president. The long-time Baptist succeeds David Coffey of the United Kingdom.
Paul Kagame: Rwanda’s redeemer or ruthless dictator?
President Paul Kagame, the Rwandan hero who united a country torn by genocide, defends his uncompromising approach to democracy.
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