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Tuesday, 12 April 2011 16:48
China: House Church persecution increase
Chinese authorities raided a house church in Shaanxi Province where twelve believers were gathered for Sunday worship in the village of Ma'an. A local police chief and two officers broke into the home, confiscated Bibles and…
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 16:47
Ivory Coast: Tensions despite calm
Archbishop Jean-Pierre Kutwa of Abidjan said shootings have reduced but it is a disquieting calm and very tense. People are barricaded in their homes, some without water, electricity or food as they await the finale to…
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 16:46
Mexico: Seeking divine intervention
In Mexico's historically violent border region faith leaders from both sides of the US-Mexico border are launching a joint prayer and fasting initiative this month seeking divine intervention to resolve drug cartel trafficking and violence plaguing…
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 16:45
Yemen: Translation from a Yemeni Imam’s blog
The youth is the hope of a nation its backbone and future. When I consider the demands for change sweeping the entire region, I understand and appreciate the people’s longing for change for the better. In…
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 16:44
Iran: Blasphemy trial update
The blasphemy trial of five members from the Church of Iran has been adjourned due to a lack of evidence. (Thank you Lord) According to a news release from Christian Solidarity Worldwide the trial of Pastor…
Tuesday, 12 April 2011 16:42
INSIGHT ARTICLE: Pakistani Update by indigenous Christian
‘Convert or die’. Masih Gill, a Christian from the city of Mardan, in the province of ‘Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’ Northern Pakistan was threatened with these words by a group of Muslims with whom he had been speaking…