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Friday, 09 September 2016 10:27
Asia: pastoral training
Many would be surprised if they discovered their pastor had very little knowledge or understanding of the Bible and didn’t even own a concordance or Bible dictionary - yet that is the situation in many parts…
Friday, 09 September 2016 10:25
Hajj starts today
Today begins the life-long aspiration and spiritual climax for one-fifth of the world - the Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam. Every Muslim who can afford it is required to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca,…
Friday, 09 September 2016 10:01
North Korea: nuclear weapons and lies
The official North Korean news agency, KCNA, said that the leader wants the nation to ‘continue making miraculous achievements in bolstering the nuclear force’. The statement came after test-firing three missiles into the sea on Monday…
Friday, 09 September 2016 09:55
Turkey: increased assault on media
The attempted military coup has opened a new chapter in Turkey’s history, with collective demonisation and punishment of the Gulen community and the media. Reporters Without Borders say Turkey is now ‘world leader in imprisoned journalists’.…
Friday, 09 September 2016 09:52
USA: early voting, Russia, and Trump
Early postal voting has started in key US states where minority voters and young adults casting ballots in advance could give a contender an advantage. Mail-in ballots could be 75% of votes in key states. Donald…
Friday, 09 September 2016 09:47
2,000 pounds of cocaine seized
A seizure of nearly 2,000 pounds of cocaine was the result of a joint international investigation that started in April. Spanish authorities became aware of a global group using maritime delivery containers to import cocaine from…