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Saturday, 16 April 2011 14:16
Azerbaijan: Riot police versus worshippers
Three Christian communities in Azerbaijan's second city Gyanja have been banned from meeting for worship.. Babek Sadykov of Gyanja Police completely denied this, claiming to Forum 18 news that ‘no one is being prevented from worshipping’.…
Saturday, 16 April 2011 14:15
North Korea: 24th – 30th April Prayer
The letters Open Doors is receiving from North Korean secret church leaders paint a very grey image. Imagine yourself a Christian believer living in a barren land that is silent; no church, no freedom to share…
Saturday, 16 April 2011 14:14
Canada:30th April election prayers
Over 100 churches, networks and prayer ministries across Canada are joining forces to pray on April 30th for a righteous outcome of the May 2nd elections. Many cities and communities are expected to meet together for…
Saturday, 16 April 2011 14:13
Japan:Praying with Japan
Last Sunday Christians from inside and outside Japan asked Christians globally to pray ‘with Japan’ asking if mercy can triumph one more time over justice and to bring the current situation before God from a place…
Saturday, 16 April 2011 14:12
INSIGHT ARTICLE: Ivory Coast religion and democracy
Laurent Gbagbo had sadly claimed fraud using security forces to instigate civil war until being forced out. Historically Gbagbo enjoyed support from United States leaders who respect democratic values, but those values took second place to…
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 16:49
South Africa: Concern over violent protests
South African Council of Churches has warned their state leaders that all efforts must be made to save democracy lest they walk the path of Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. ‘It is becoming apparent that in areas…