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Thursday, 20 June 2013 12:35
Brazil: Protests catch authorities on the back foot
On June 13th the NY Times reported, ‘Protests by an increasingly forceful movement against increases in bus fares shook Brazil’s two largest cities on Thursday night, the fourth time in a week that activists have taken…
Thursday, 20 June 2013 12:32
Afghanistan: Taliban open door to peace talks
The Taliban set the stage for peace talks with envoys of President Hamid Kharzai and the US, establishing a venue and an opening to the Afghan leadership just hours after Kabul took over nationwide security responsibilities.…
Thursday, 20 June 2013 12:29
Canada: Government prayer Sunday
On 30th June Churches across Canada will enter into their 7th annual ‘Government Prayer Sunday’ and unite in intercession for their government, their Christian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and the provinces. A number of the provinces…
Thursday, 20 June 2013 12:26
Bangladesh: 100+ Muslims attack Christians
Two recent incidents have left priests and seminary students severely beaten. On June 5th Muslim extremists went to Tumilia mission and attacked Fr. Abel when he came out of his room. Some say they went with…
Thursday, 13 June 2013 19:42
NIGERIA: Refugees
A UN report for refugees stated that no fewer than 6,000 people - mostly women, children and elderly were displaced following the military onslaught against Boko Haram and the al Qaeda-linked Ansaru. They fled to neighbouring…
Thursday, 13 June 2013 19:39
Syria (a): UN security concern for Golan Heights
The Golan Heights has a political and strategic significance which belies its size. There are 30+ Jewish settlements on the heights and 20,000 Syrians, mostly members of the Druze sect. 900+ UN soldiers monitor the Israel/Syria…