U.S. and Israel Should Recognize the Assyrian, Greek, Armenian Genocide

By Zef Chavets

Last week Turkey recalled its ambassadors to America and Israel. That decision came in response to Israeli forces killing 60 Palestinian protestors attempting to cross the Gaza border.

The Systematic Persecution of Christians is an International Tragedy

By Chris Philp

In April last year, a young Nigerian woman, Dorkas Zakka, was murdered along with 12 others in Kafanchan state simply for attending an Easter mass. Local priest Father Alexander Yeycock said that Nigerian military units stood by and did nothing while these murders took place.

Turkmen, Arabs in Kirkuk Give 48-hour Ultimatum to Iraq Electoral Commission

Amid ongoing protest, Turkmen and Arabs in Kirkuk who have rejected the results of the May 12 parliamentary election and called for a new vote on Monday issued an ultimatum of 48 hours for the Independent Electoral High Commission (IHEC) to respond to their complaints.

Iraqi Electoral Commission Cancels Ballots of 103 Polling Stations Over Irregularities

(Xinhua) -- The Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) Monday said it has cancelled the ballots of 103 polling stations in five provinces after checking complaints over irregularities in May 12 parliamentary elections.

30,000 Shiites in Iraq Voted for Christian Babylon List

By Nasr Ali

A Christian list backed by Fatih Coalition leader Hadi al-Amiri managed to win two quota seats, as other Christian parties say the Babylon Movement List was systematically propped up the votes of Shiite Arabs. "A huge injustice was done to the Christians this time.

Nearly a Year Since Fall of Iraq's Mosul, Hunt for Bodies Goes on

(AFP) -- Atop an enormous mound of rubble under blistering sun in Iraq's second city Mosul, fire crews and police chip away at a grim but vital task. Some 10 months after dislodging the Islamic State group, they are still extracting bodies from the ruins of the shattered Old City.