From 7 to 77: There’s been an explosion in building border walls since World War II

(Photo: David McNew, Getty Images) BUDAPEST, Hungary — At the end of World War II, there were seven border walls or fences in the world. By the time the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, there were 15, according to Elisabeth Vallet, a geography … Read More

Flashback — ‘They don’t even try’: Hungary’s new border fence called ‘spectacular success’

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Border patrols prevent dozens of crossings every day and catch migrants who make it into Hungary within the first few miles of the border, according to authorities. /Reuters Skeptics who believe a border wall will not stop illegals from entering … Read More

Israel court orders closure of building at Jerusalem holy site

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The Golden Gate at Al-Aqsa mosque is known as the Temple Mount by Jews. (AFP/File) Waqf religious organization has 60 days to respond to the court’s decision Palestinians entered the site despite it being closed by Israeli forces JERUSALEM: An … Read More

Pope Francis’s papacy turns six amid sex abuse crisis

The 6th anniversary of Pope Francis’s papacy was marked by Australian cardinal George Pell sentencing to six years in prison. Vatican analysts in Italy are debating whether the leader of the Catholic Church’s accomplishments have outweighed his failings during his … Read More

ANALYSIS: What’s Behind the Crisis Over the Temple Mount?

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On Tuesday, Israeli police finally decided to close the Temple Mount in Jerusalem after a Muslim terrorist threw a firebomb at a station of the Border Police near the Al-Aqsa Mosque. One police officer was seriously wounded by the firebomb while Muslim … Read More

‘Jesus Freak’ comic reportedly portrays Christ as killer who beheads foes

Comic transforms Jesus into brutal assassin An upcoming graphic novel reportedly portrays Jesus Christ in a whole new light. The Image Comics novel “Jesusfreak,” depicts a sword-wielding Jesus Christ who chops off the heads of his opponents, The Christian Post reported Monday. The … Read More

American Farm Debt Reaches 1980s Crisis Levels: Agriculture Secretary

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Debt among American farmers has increased to $409 billion, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue warned Wednesday. That is up from $385 billion last year and is currently at levels not seen since the agricultural recession (farm crisis) of the 1980s, reported … Read More

Former Greenpeace Canada President Rips AOC’s Green New Deal as ‘Suicide Pact’

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Patrick Moore, former president of Greenpeace Canada, ripped Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her “crazy” Green New Deal proposal. In a series of tweets, Moore slammed Ocasio-Cortez, who has called for drastically reducing fossil fuel production, and said the freshman congresswoman … Read More

Column: A disgraceful display of excuses by Pope Francis

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Pope Francis arrives during the opening of a global child protection summit day 2 for reflections on the sex abuse crisis within the Catholic Church, at the Vatican, 21 February 2019.ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI Washington Pope Francis’ closing address to the Vatican … Read More

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