Religion
Traian Basescu's message on 300th anniversary of Brancovans' martyr death: We are bound to try follow their example
In a message released today, on the occasion of the anniversary of 300 years since the martyr death of Prince Constantin Brancoveanu and his four sons, President Traian Basescu says that the Romanians are bound to try follow the example of this family, unyielding in their faith.
Jihadists kill dozens in north Iraq 'massacre’: Officials
Jihadists carried out a "massacre" in the northern Iraqi village of Kocho, killing dozens of people, most of them members of the Yazidi religious minority, officials said on Aug 16.
Jihadists carried out a "massacre" in the northern Iraqi village of Kocho, killing dozens of people, most of them members of the Yazidi religious minority, officials said on Aug 16.
Premier Victor Ponta attending anniversary celebration of Brancoveanu martyrs
Premier Victor Ponta attends today at the 'St. George the New' Church in downtown Bucharest the religious commemorative ceremony marking 300 years since the martyr death of Prince Constantin Brancoveanu (1654 - 1714) and his four sons.
Eyüp Mosque, the Ottomans’ ‘coronation’ mosque
Never shy about the spectacle, the Ottoman Empireâs leaders were all presented with the sword of Osman, an act to show the legitimacy of rule Eyüp is a small village on the south, southwestern side of the Golden Horn outside the walls of Constantinople or the âOld City,â as it is sometimes known.
- Read more about Eyüp Mosque, the Ottomans’ ‘coronation’ mosque
- Log in to post comments
Are atheists ‘sons of devil’?
One of Turkeyâs answers to American âtelevangelists,â Islamic theologian Nihat HatipoÄlu, initiated a debate last week with his reckless remarks about atheists. Speaking on his popular TV show, he first said: âI do not believe that any atheist is negating God. Those who say so are lying. Because all of them say âAllahâ when they are in trouble.â
- Read more about Are atheists ‘sons of devil’?
- Log in to post comments
PM Ponta, at Putna Monastery: I wish we have better country, in which we should be more united, more prosperous
Pope warns of 'cancer' of despair in newly affluent Asia
Pope Francis warned Friday of a "cancer" of despair in materially obsessed, outwardly affluent societies and urged South Korean Catholics to reject "inhumane economic models" in a stark message to wealthier Asian nations.
Yazidis will not return for fear of genocide, lawmaker says
Iraqi Yazidis are afraid to return to their ancestral lands due to fears of a future genocide, Feyyan Dahil, who has worked to bring attention to the plight of besieged members of her community, has said.
PM Victor Ponta inaugurates St. John Paul II Square in Cacica
Prime Minister Victor Ponta inaugurated, on Friday, the St. John Paul II Square in Cacica, Suceava County.
The Square, situated in front of the local Roman Catholic Church, has been built with government funds.
In his message, the prime minister called for the unity of Romanians, regardless of their religion.
Malaysia teen's Facebook 'like' prompts sedition probe
A Malaysian teenager is being investigated by police for sedition after "liking" a pro-Israel Facebook posting, sparking outrage over perceived growing intolerance in the Muslim-majority country.