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Friday, 10 August 2018 03:56
Australia: New South Wales drought
Farmers are struggling to afford to feed their animals in Australia's most populous state, New South Wales, which is now officially declared 100% in drought. The area produces a quarter of Australia's agricultural output and farmers…
Friday, 10 August 2018 03:55
Nigeria: KILLINGS - Let the truth be told
The National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF) commented on a press release by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA). Their opening comments were, ‘On 5 July, 2018, the NSCIA published an article titled LET THE…
Friday, 10 August 2018 03:54
Nigeria: Five Christian youths to be hanged
Muslim Fulani herders do not make the headlines as often as Boko Haram. Christians in the northeast state of Adamawa have fled because of Boko Haram, only to return and find their property occupied by Muslim…
Friday, 10 August 2018 03:54
Comoros: Sunni Islam now the state religion
Sunni Islam was declared the state religion of Comoros in a referendum vote on constitutional reforms in the southeast African island. The amended constitution reads, ‘The state draws from this religion the principles and rules of…
Friday, 10 August 2018 03:53
USA: Prosperity theology in the Church
A new LifeWay Research study on Christians and prosperity theology concludes that ‘more than a few people in the pews have embraced it’ and ‘evangelicals appear to be to the most eager to embrace a link…
Friday, 10 August 2018 03:52
USA: The postcard challenge to ‘End Slavery’
There are more slaves today than any time in history. When we stay silent, they remain hidden. America’s Congress is under pressure to cut foreign aid spending, which includes programmes that free slaves. The International Justice…