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Thursday, 22 August 2013 19:03
Israel: Citizens protesting Palestinian release
Recent protests by hundreds of Israelis in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv reflect indignation over the decision to release 104 Palestinian prisoners - many of them convicted terrorists guilty of murder. Polls show 85% of the Israeli…
Thursday, 22 August 2013 19:00
Egypt: Update
Many in Egypt’s Christian ministry are appalled at the misinterpretations of the situation in Egypt being reported by normally balanced international media like the BBC. They are portraying Muslim Brotherhood as the victims of injustice. Prior…
Thursday, 22 August 2013 18:57
Sri Lanka: Buddhist nationalism threat
Minorities in Sri Lanka are being threatened by aggressive Sinhalese Buddhist movements asserting supremacy over and leading hate campaigns against ‘ Christian and Muslim extremist groups.’ They claim minority groups pose a threat to the Sinhalese…
Thursday, 22 August 2013 18:54
Indonesia: Victims of volcanoes
Three villages lie in the path of a tsunami should Mount Hobalt experience a major eruption after rumbling into life on Tuesday. Officials said the area has frequently been hit by tsunamis and the warning level…
Thursday, 22 August 2013 18:51
USA: San Antonio may ban Christians from Government
The San Antonio City Council is setting the stage for an unprecedented attack on religious liberty, particularly for Christians. The City Council is considering an ordinance to add ‘sexual orientation’ and ‘gender identity’ to the discrimination…
Thursday, 22 August 2013 18:49
Global: Anti-corruption campaign
‘EXPOSED’ is aiming to collect at least a million signatures against corruption that will then be presented at the G20 meeting taking place in November 2014. The World Council of Churches is encouraging its member churches…