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Thursday, 20 June 2013 12:43
Iran: A 'victory for moderation' says new President
President Hassan Rouhani said, ‘a new opportunity has been created for those who truly respect democracy, interaction and free dialogue.’ He oversees an Iran whose social and economic situation is deteriorating, unemployment rising, inflation at unprecedented…
Thursday, 20 June 2013 12:40
Tanzania: More violence alarms through Church
On the Zanzibar archipelago, Islamic militants bent on wiping out all Christians from the islands have burnt and looted churches and threatened persecuted Christians with death. The push for the spread of Islam is less violent…
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…