USA: ‘Bible’ miniseries draws 13.1 million viewers
“The Bible,” the History channel miniseries by “Survivor” creator Mark Burnett, drew the network’s biggest audience of the year in…
Turkey: US state secretary stands up for Israel
On his first trip abroad, the new U.S. secretary of state John Kerry criticized Erdogan’s comments about Israel.
USA: Teen born without eyes and nose inspires masses
Courageous 16-year-old Cassidy Hooper, born without eyes or a nose, aspires a career in radio broadcasting, despite her physical challenges.
China: Prayer and the escape of Chen Guangcheng
When China's blind dissident, Chen Guangcheng, escaped from house arrest last year, angry Chinese leaders were sure the U.S. had…
USA: God’s stuntman in Hollywood
Stuntman Bob Yerkes has been defying death for about 66 years, and says he has been ‘mentored by ... the…
Vatican: Search for next Pope set to start
The conclave to select a successor to Pope Benedict XVI will begin on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, after Cardinals gather…
Israel: Pirate bugs replacing pesticides
Predatory wasps and other beneficial insects are taking over for chemical pesticides on many crops grown in Israel’s fertile desert.