News and Prophecy Staff

According to Russian President Putin, military cooperation between Russia and India has reached “unprecedented levels” (BBC, December 24, 2012).

The African nation of Uganda celebrated its jubilee in October, marking 50 years of independence from Britain. During the national “week of prayer,” its professing Christian president, Yoweri Museveni, led the nation in a prayer of repentance and dedication to God (New Vision, October 18, 2012).

As Syria’s President Assad clings to power, rebel forces tighten their grip on Damascus. Rebels have captured military bases and are now closing in on Damascus, as Assad’s regime bombs more of the city’s suburbs.

Although many critics deny the Bible as an accurate historical source, evidence to the contrary continues to surface.

On December 14, a 20-year old gunman shot his mother (the parent he lived with) and then gunned down the principal, five teachers, and twenty children (ages 5-10) at a local Connecticut elementary school (Associated Press, December 14, 2012; Good Morning America, December 14, 2012).