Taliban Says Hostage Talks in 'Sensitive Phase' as Deadline Passes

The Taliban said Tuesday that talks on the fate of the 23 South Korean captives are at a critical point after the latest deadline passed quietly without a conclusion to the crisis.

Christian Horror Stories Highlight 'Medieval' Palestinian Persecution

As Islamist extremism grows, Christian existence in Palestinian territory is disappearing at an alarming rate, emphasized a distinguished scholar and international human rights lawyer.

Taliban Again Extends Deadline for Korean Christian Hostages

An alleged spokesman for the Taliban announced Monday that the Islamic militant group has extended its deadline to free 23 South Korean Christian hostages to Tuesday evening.

Prayer Countdown Targets China Ahead of Olympic Games

Survey: More Americans Have Negative View of Immigrants

Americans, overall, have a more negative view of the impact of immigrants on society in the United States than earlier this decade, according to a new Gallup Poll survey.