Food shocks are more likely in a warmer climate say climate change experts. Crops can fail and prices rise rapidly around the world as a result of increased extreme weather events. By the end of the century seven out of…

China and Russia are cooperating in unprecedented ways to undermine the hegemony of the United States. A new “cold war” is in progress. In almost every area, the axis is operating against American and Western interests including military buildups, aggressive…

In 2009 the new U.S. President Barack Obama had global “rock star” status. That status has passed to Pope Francis. When the two men meet later this month, their common cause will be on display. Openly affectionate for the Roman…

For the first time, the new paramilitary Australian Border Force (ABF) announced that it was going to target anti-social behavior and potential visa fraudsters (along with criminals) in the Melbourne CBD. The new ABF is a combined Immigration and Customs…

The recent deal with Iran on nuclear arms and six Western nations led by the U.S. will increase tension and conflicts in the Middle East, not lessen them. And Turkey may stand to gain the most. Turkey is the largest…

The theories of evolution and the Big Bang are real and God is not “a magician with a magic wand,” Pope Francis said during a speech at the unveiling of a bust of Pope Benedict XVI at the Pontifical Academy…

Elton John has described Pope Francis as his “hero” during his annual AIDS benefit in New York. John, who is a homosexual, praised Pope Francis for pushing for an acceptance of homosexuality within the Catholic Church. “He is a compassionate,…

After the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1000 points recently, Pat Robertson, a well-known Christian TV personality said that “Black Monday” was a “taste” of the “judgment of God” for national sins such as abortion. “Of course it is judgment!”…

Pope Frances sent his well wishes to the Waldensian-Methodist Church during its Synod in late August, held in Torre Pellice, Italy. The papal message, delivered by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said that the Holy Father is praying “the Lord will enable…

Since the August 12, 2015 radio broadcast of Pope Francis, Bishop Gianfranco Todisco of Melfi-Rapolla-Venosa has written an open letter to Nicola Glimpse, the CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles urging him to close his plant in Melfi from 10:00pm on…

The massive fire burning in north-central Washington is the largest ever in state history. The Okanogan Complex of blazes was measured overnight at just over 400 square miles. Fire fighters are saying that the fire could burn until rain and…

China has begun a series of live-fire drills involving more than 140,000 troops. China plans 100 joint exercises this year to sharpen its combat readiness and enhance its ability to fight and win battles. They will emphasize integration of all…