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Thursday, 02 May 2019 21:05
Iran: devastating floods
Since March, Iran has been ravaged by record rainfall and unprecedented flash flooding. At least 26 of 31 provinces have been impacted by deadly floods. One city received 70% of its annual rainfall in one day.…
Thursday, 02 May 2019 21:03
Ramadan 2019: 6 May to 5 June
Muslims around the world begin the holy month of Ramadan on Monday 6 May. Over the following thirty days, they will fast each day as they intentionally seek Allah, presenting incredible opportunities for them to encounter…
Thursday, 02 May 2019 21:00
China: paying people who report ‘illegal’ churches
China has upped its persecution of Christians, with Communist party officials in Guangzhou offering a reward of up to 10,000 Chinese Yuan (approximately £1,162) to those who can provide information about underground churches, secret Christians, religious…
Thursday, 02 May 2019 20:57
India: unreached people
Evangelicals believe the ‘evangel’ or Good News brings salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Nearly 10% of the world’s population are now evangelical believers. About 33% of the world’s population identify themselves as Christian. Out of…
Thursday, 02 May 2019 20:52
Mozambique left in ruins by second cyclone
For the first time in recorded history, Mozambique has been hit by two cyclones in one season. Category 4 Kenneth arrived six weeks after Idai killed 600+ people with flooding. Kenneth killed at least 41 people…
Thursday, 02 May 2019 20:48
Burkina Faso: motorcycle gunmen kill Christians in church
Motorcycle gunmen, suspected to be Islamist militants, sprayed bullets at Christians attending a church service in Burkina Faso, killing a pastor and at least four others, according to local reports. A further two Christians are said…