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Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
Over 8 million abortions since 1967 Act
The number of abortions has risen to more than 8 million in Great Britain since the practice was legalised, according to the latest Department of Health statistics for 2013. MPs have criticised the way abortion is…
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
Exploring the Family Ministry Landscape: Major UK research project
A major research project will reveal the scope of families work in the majority of UK Churches. Exploring the Family Ministry Landscape is thought to be the first project of its kind in the UK and…
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
'Revenge evictions' rising, says housing charity
New figures from the helpline of the housing and homelessness charity Shelter show a massive rise in calls from renters at risk of losing their homes. Shelter have called for better protection for renters as the…
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
Iran: Happiness in short supply
Iranians report highest negative emotions, second only to Iraq. The media storm that erupted after police arrested six young Iranians for dancing to the Pharrell Williams song ‘Happy’ in an online video prompted Iranian President Hassan…
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
Syria: Aid urgently needed for Aleppo
Last Friday a 15-truck convoy delivered to Syrian Arab Red Crescent warehouses desperately-needed food aid for 30,000 people, medicine for 15,000 people and essential household items for 10,000 people. This aid is part of a plan…
Thursday, 19 June 2014 01:00
Lebanon: Father kills 18-year-old daughter
On Wednesday 4 June, a father opened fire on his 18-year-old daughter in Lebanon's northern region of Akkar, killing her immediately, a source close to the family said. The father, Mustafa Soufan, hails from the Akkar…