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Friday, 27 January 2017 09:52
USA: Trump’s inauguration
The inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America took place in Washington, watched by tens of millions around the world. His speech was full of rhetoric and confirmed many of his…
Friday, 27 January 2017 09:49
Worldwide: prospects of martyrdom in 2017
The annual Persecution Trends report by the UK-based group Mohabat says that as well as the rise of brutalities against Christians in the Middle East, Pakistan and Africa, there is reason to worry about the safety…
Friday, 27 January 2017 09:45
Turkey: American pastor held in prison for his faith
Efforts to free an American pastor held in a Turkish prison for his Christian faith have failed. Andrew Brunson was arrested on 8 December and charged with ‘membership in an armed terrorist organisation’. On 29 December…
Friday, 27 January 2017 09:41
Burundi: not despairing but desperate
A worker for Christ wanted to write about recent news, but didn’t. Firstly it was too depressing, and secondly there was a fear of information getting into the wrong hands with the possibility of personal danger.…
Saturday, 21 January 2017 19:06
Lithuania: preparing for potential Russian invasion
Lithuania has been investing in defence, introducing conscription, and rebuilding a standing army in preparation for the worst. It may have started well before the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency, but has now become a…
Friday, 20 January 2017 09:34
Lebanon: Iraqi refugee shares story of faith restored
‘I realised that we are all bearing the cross in different ways, just like Jesus did. It’s a humble reminder of the sacrifice He made for our salvation.’ Iman, a Christian refugee from Iraq, had a…