Christianity's origins lie in the Middle East, with its earliest foundations established in Bethlehem, Antioch, Alexandria and Mesopotamia. For centuries, these lands served as a cradle of faith and a ...

Paul Albert Anka (born July 30, 1941) is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known for his signature hit songs including "Diana", "Lonely Boy ...

DAMASCUS - The bars and cafes in the predominantly-Christian Bab Tuma and Bab al-Sharqi neighborhoods of Damascus are quiet. Customers are staying away because of a fear of possible extremist attacks ...

Following the overthrow of the Russian- and Iranian-backed regime of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria by Islamist proxies of NATO powers, there has been a great deal of anxiety and fear, ...

In Syria, it's the first Christmas since the end of the Assad regime. The group HTS swept to power some three weeks ago, stunning people in and outside of Syria. HTS has struck a moderate tone, ...

Christians in Syria are struggling with how publicly to celebrate Christmas this year. There is a lot unknown about the interim government ruling Syria and their tolerance of religious minorities. In ...