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Thursday, 08 October 2020 19:55
Middle East prayer needs
The continuing trend of peace initiatives between Israel and its Arab neighbours are creating an upheaval of the Middle Eastern order. Please continue to pray for the people of Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinian territories…
Thursday, 08 October 2020 19:52
Mozambique: thousands displaced
Elisa arrived home just in time to see Islamists murder her father and her husband, who was a pastor. Her uncle had already been beheaded. Grief-stricken and fearing for their lives, Elisa and 18 family members…
Thursday, 08 October 2020 19:49
Israel: Haredi Jews flout pandemic lockdown
Haredi Jews are more conservative and reclusive than modern orthodox Jews. Some Haredi are ignoring lockdown laws and embarrassing their peers who are socially distancing and wearing masks. Recently Rabbi Mordechai Leifer died of Covid-19 complications.…
Thursday, 08 October 2020 19:45
USA: Donald Trump’s pandemic message
Donald Trump took off his face mask to enter the White House after being hospitalised with coronavirus. This dismissive message - 'don't be afraid of Covid, don't let it dominate your life' - immediately met with…
Thursday, 08 October 2020 19:42
USA: Hurricane Delta
On 6 October Louisiana’s governor warned, ‘It is time to prepare for Hurricane Delta as it intensifies in the Caribbean. It is common for people to experience hurricane fatigue during a busy season, but we need…
Thursday, 08 October 2020 19:38
Kyrgyzstan: days of unrest, no clear leadership
As Kyrgyzstan slides into a political crisis Russia described the current situation, with the country lacking clear leadership, as ‘chaotic’. Border guards were given a list of people barred from leaving the country, ostensibly to ensure…