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Thursday, 03 January 2013 19:14
Bangladesh: Christian children vulnerable
Children of Bengali believers from Muslim background are vulnerable. They are a minority in their communities and being identified as Christians poses danger to their lives and their future. When they go to schools, they are…
Thursday, 03 January 2013 19:11
Syria: Plight of Christians intensifies
The condition of the Church in Syria is becoming more and more desperate. Christians, their property and their churches continue to be the targets of violent attack. According to a prayer bulletin from Barnabas Aid, a…
Thursday, 03 January 2013 19:05
Egypt: Worship and prayer in the streets
Less than two years after its democratic revolution, Egypt is in crisis. People are more divided than ever. Many being fearful of the constitution being voted on. A year ago a Night of Prayer drew 70,000…
Tuesday, 01 January 2013 14:56
Alcohol Concern and British Liver Trust launch January campaigns
Two national charities have launched different campaigns urging people to cut down on their alcohol consumption. Alcohol Concern is urging drinkers to shun alcohol for January, with benefits which it says include saving money, losing weight…
Tuesday, 01 January 2013 14:54
Tighter restrictions on cosmetic surgery urged
Responses to a public consultation on cosmetic surgery have shown strong support for a ban on cut-price deals and aggressive selling. A summary of responses from patients, the public and industry has been published as part…
Tuesday, 01 January 2013 14:52
Christians have no right to refuse to work on Sundays, rules judge
Judges have been accused of diluting the rights of Christians after a key judgement on whether they can refuse to work on Sundays. A new ruling by a High Court judge - the first on the…