Nobel Prize Winner Wiesel Concerned About Hungarian Extremism

Nobel Peace Prize winner, author and activist Elie Wiesel has urged Hungary to consider banning Holocaust denials to improve its image abroad and has expressed concern about growing extremist parties in the country and Europe.

NEWS WATCH: Hungarian Radio Scandal Highlights Corruption Problem

Hungary’s government has admitted it has a serious corruption problem following the sudden closure of radio stations by Hungarian authorities. Ambassadors of nine wealthy nations, including Germany, have warned Hungary that foreign investors could be scared off.

BREAKING NEWS: North Korean Christians: ‘Children Die On Streets’

Christians in North Korea said Wednesday, November 25, a massive famine has broken in their autocratic-ruled nation with many children “dying” while security forces send malnourished people to prison camps for not joining “100 days of battle.”

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Pakistan Militants Bomb CD Shop For Selling ‘Jesus Film’

A man selling compact discs in Pakistan’s war-torn North West Frontier Province remained in critical condition Monday, November 23, after suspected Islamic militants blew up his CD shop because its collection included a film about Jesus and other Christian movies.

Millions Pray For Persecuted Church

Millions of Christians from Vancouver to Vladivostok were praying Sunday, November 8, for persecuted Christians, amid reports of increased repression in several countries around the world.

Colombia Court Allows Christians To Opt Out Of Military

An international Christian rights group has welcomed the Colombian Supreme Court’s decision allowing Colombians, including Christians, to opt out of obligatory military service because of religious, moral, or philosophical objections.

Serbia Pledges Cooperation As Karadzic Trial Adjourns

The trial of former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, who has been charged with war crimes and crimes against humanity including genocide, was adjourned till Tuesday, October 27, after the defendant refused to show up.

NEWS WATCH: US VP Warns Europe of Missile Threats

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has called on America’s European allies to step-up their defense efforts, saying they the face growing security threats from outside Europe.

East Europe Officials Say US Backing Away from Missile Defense System

Poland and the Czech Republic are reacting to U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision to scrap plans for a Europe-based missile defense system. Several officials in the region have warned that the move will improve Washington’s relations with Moscow at the expense of other Eastern European allies.

Hungary Marks Anniversary of Beginning of Collapse of Iron Curtain (Feature)

Hungary is marking the 20th anniversary of it decision to allow tens of thousands East Germans to cross the Hungarian border and flee to the West. It was a risky decision that contributed to the collapse of the Iron Curtain and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Former refugees from then-communist East Germany and aid workers still recall the often traumatic experiences that preceded the mass exodus to freedom.

United Nations Report Calls for Creation of Global Reserve Bank

The United Nations called for the replacement of the U.S. Dollar and the creation of a global reserve bank and a new currency to protect emerging markets from the “confidence game” of financial speculation according to a report obtained by Worthy News.

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