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March 15, 2007

'How Many Jews Did Mama Kill?'

In 2005, Rim Riyashi was recruited by Hamas to carry out a suicide attack against Israeli soldiers. Two years later, her two young children speak about how many Jews their mother killed in the attack. Watch and read the shocking account! More...

March 14, 2007

Women of Courage

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March 13, 2007

Shadow Wolves Hunt Osama

An elite group of Native American trackers is joining the hunt for Bin Laden and other terrorists crossing Afghanistan's borders. More...

March 9, 2007

Happy 50th Birthday, Osama!

Osama Bin Laden turns 50 tomorrow, Saturday March 10, 2007. But the terror master-mind won't be throwing a big bash. More...

March 9, 2007

A Terrorist's Change of Heart?

Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is not a household name in the US, but he is well known America intelligence officials. Now he wants to talk peace. Is he for real? More...

March 7, 2007

1000 Journalists Dead

1000. That's the number of journalists who've been killed in the line of duty in the past ten years. An average of two a week. More...

March 1, 2007

Jailed Muslim Blogger Defended Christians

Muslims revealed their true ugly face and appeared to all the world that they are full of brutality, barbarism and inhumanity. - Abdel Kareem Nabil Soliman More...

February 22, 2007

Muslims Create Parallel Communities

All across Europe, Muslims are moving into parallel communities. In the majority of these communities, Islam and the Islamic way of life dominate. More...

February 22, 2007

Blogger Jailed for 'Insulting Islam'

Imagine living in a country where criticizing your president's policies or just expressing diverging views on aspects of religious life could land you in prison or worse get you killed. Abdel Karim Suleiman discovered the limits of his freedom of exp More...

February 16, 2007

'Am I a Wahabbi?' Weblog of an American Terror Suspect

An American Muslim convert journeys to Africa in pursuit of More...

February 15, 2007

Al Qaeda’s No. 2 Speaks. No Mention of Osama.

Ayman al-Zawahiri has a new tape out this week and curiously, there is not even a mention of Osama. Does this signal a shift in Al Qaeda's leadership? More...

February 14, 2007

Islamic Terror In Kosovo

Kosovo, a disputed region in the southern province of Serbia, is emerging as a bastion for radical Islam. Christians in Kosovo find themselves in the crosshairs of radical Muslims. More...

February 13, 2007

America's Moral Obligation To Help Iraq's Refugees

50,000 Iraqis are fleeing the sectarian violence each month. America has a moral obligation to help. More...

February 13, 2007

Radical Islamists Flee Somalia. Find Haven in Yemen

High-ranking members of a radical Muslim group are fleeing from Somalia to Yemen More...

February 4, 2007

Female Genital Mutilation Grips Somalia

Somalia has the dubious distinction of being the one place in the world where women undergo the most barbaric form of mutilation. The practice is called Female Genital Mutilation, often referred to as More...

February 3, 2007

China's African Oil Safari: A View From Somalia

Just before I left for Mogadishu, I spent a few days in neighboring Kenya. Kenya is emerging as a top holiday destination for tourists. Even the Chinese are taking note. More...

February 2, 2007

Bloody Day In Mogadishu

My first night in Mogadishu was nerve racking. The explosions began around 2 a.m. less than a mile from my hotel. More...

February 1, 2007

"We Shall Have To Lock You Up In A Cell"

The moment I got off the plane at Mogadishu International Airport, I was met by Mr. Burham. Turns out that Mr. Burham was a member of Somalia's secret intelligence unit. More...

January 31, 2007

Connecting Dadaab To The Outside World

It was the last place I expected to find an Internet connection. But thanks to Jibriil Ibrahim Ahmed, a 27-year-old Somali, many of Dadaab’s young people are now wired to the outside the world. More...

January 30, 2007

The Women Of Dadaab

They make up less than 25 percent of the refugee population, yet they do most of the manual labor in the camps. The women of Dadaab are the backbone of this refugee community. More...

January 29, 2007

Yearning to Go Home

Well, 2007 has started off with a bang! I’m back on the road again this time reporting from the Horn of Africa. I’ve spent most of my time along the Kenya – Somali border. More...

December 7, 2006

Facing Down The Dragon

China's most famous symbol, the dragon, is coming under attack. More...

December 6, 2006

Robertson Stunned at China's Growth

Pat Robertson arrived in Beijing last night slightly jet-lagged but thrilled to witness first-hand the world's fastest growing economy. In between high-level meetings with government officials, Robertson took a few minutes to reflect on the dramatic changes underway in China. Click here to watch the interview.

December 5, 2006

China's Spirit of Volunteerism

With everyone in China now trying to make their millions, convincing them to part with some of their money and time is not an easy task. But an increasing number are.
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December 4, 2006

China's Troubled Youth

More than 640 million. That’s the number of young people in China today. They make up more than half of the country’s 1.3 billion population. This group is redefining what it means to be Chinese. Many are enjoying the fruits of China's booming economy. Today on CBN News I take a closer look at how young people are pushing the boundaries of their society. Watch my video blog to find out what's killing them.

November 30, 2006

Lariena's World: Reports from the Land of the Dragon

Twenty- two hours and 33 seconds. I timed it on my stopwatch. That's how long it took me to get from Istanbul, Turkey to Beijing, China. It was only supposed to take roughly 18 hours but my plane in Istanbul had a mechanical failure.
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November 29, 2006

Turkey's EU Timeout

If the Turk's were hoping that Pope Benedict's visit this week could help them secure a place in the European Union they were wrong. I found mixed reactions on the streets of Istanbul to Turkey's EU bid. More..

November 28, 2006

The Pope's Clash with Religious History

When Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Istanbul, Turkey later this week he will make a controversial visit to the Hagia Sophia. It is truly a majestic building. More...

November 24, 2006

A Conversation with David Yonggi Cho

I spoke to Dr. Cho at his office in Seoul. We discussed a number of issues, including the nuclear tensions on the Korean peninsula, the state of Christianity in Korea and challenges facing the church in America. You can watch an excerpt from our conversation now or can read portions of the interview below. More...

November 23, 2006

Sleepless in Seoul

Happy Thanksgiving from Seoul! I can't remember the last time I was in a foreign country during Thanksgiving. South Koreans don't celebrate this day like we do in the States. They have their own version of Thanksgiving called Chusok which falls on August 15 on the lunar calendar. More...

November 22, 2006

Galaxy of Neon Crosses

Today, about 30 percent of South Korea's population call themselves Christians. And these Christians are having a huge impact on society and the world at large. More...

November 20, 2006

Rewarding Pyongyang

The South Korean government insists that it is concerned about the North's nuclear capabilities. But its actions and behavior suggest otherwise. More...

November 16, 2006

WORLDBEAT Goes On Assignment

After a 23-hour plane journey across several time zones, I arrived safely this evening in Seoul, South Korea. This is my first trip to South Korea, and I’m thrilled to be here.
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November 15, 2006

Iran: Arms For Uranium?

There's a battle looming on the Horn of Africa. According to the United Nations, 11 countries, including Iran and Syria, are funneling arms into Somalia in preparation for a potential war. Check out my recent blog for background on the crisis in Somalia. More...

November 10, 2006

Praying for the Persecuted

This Sunday millions of Christians around the world will gather to pray for those who suffer for the cause of Christ.  Christians in more than 130 countries will take part in the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. More...

November 9, 2006

Trouble In Turkey

For almost half a century, Turkey has been aggressively pushing to become a member of the European Union. But today those efforts are in serious jeopardy. This week, the EU Commission released a report criticizing, among other things, Turkey’s failure to improve its human rights record. Specifically, the EU wants Turkey to repeal or amend article 301 of the Turkish penal code. More...

October 26, 2006

Have We Lost The Will To Fight?

Ralph Peters, a retired Army officer and author of several books on the military, wrote an excellent piece in the New York Post the other day asking if America has lost the will to win wars - not just in Iraq, but anywhere. His article makes for some very thought-provoking analysis. More...

October 19, 2006

Taliban Rising?

9/11 was a reminder that failed states, like Afghanistan, pose a significant threat to US national security. The continent of Africa is a graveyard of failed or failing states. Countries that have either collapsed or are on the verge of collapse. More...

october 17, 2006

The Coming Sea Change In The Middle East?

Former US Secretary of State James Baker is getting ready to recommend significant changes to US policy in Iraq. Baker leads a bipartisan group tasked by Congress to examine America's effectiveness in Iraq. Baker believes that the Bush administration's "stay the course" strategy in Iraq will not work in the long-term. More...

october 12, 2006

Iraqis Try Forgiveness

Forgiveness, reconciliation, healing and accountability- what do these words mean in today’s Iraq? For some Christians in Iraq, these words are hope for a better future. More...

october 11, 2006

North Korea's Spiritual Wildfire

An informed source, who has just returned from North Korea in the last few days, tells me that all across this Communist nation, a Christian revival is taking place. More...

October 6, 2006

Inside Iran: Ahmadinejad's Sinking Poll Numbers

As the U.N. considers punishing over its nuclear program, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's popularity at home is sinking.Why the dramatic slide? More...

October 5, 2006

Zambia Holds Historic Presidential Elections.
Who Cares? I Do.

Zambia. What's that? Sounds like Zombie. Slightly larger than Texas, Zambia is a country on the African continent. Just south of the Equator, this country in Southern Africa is undergoing a radical transformation. More...

october 4, 2006

Tariq Ramadan: Reformist or Islamic Extremist?

His name is Tariq Ramadan. Time Magazine described him as one of the 100 most important innovators of the 21st Century. Salon Magazine calls him a leading Muslim thinker. A Swiss native, Ramadan is a Professor of Islamic Studies and Philosophy at Oxford University. More...