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Friday, 25 March 2016 14:40
Campaign against veil sparks controversy in Egypt
A new campaign titled ‘Ban the niqab’ was launched in Egypt earlier this month, calling for a ban on the full face veil in all state institutions, including universities, public hospitals, schools and government departments. The…
Friday, 18 March 2016 09:59
From Peru to Paris: people defending the right of life from conception
Latin American nations have been under an unremitting assault from international abortion activists, with some allies in top positions of political parties. But last Saturday, Peruvian pro-lifers took to the streets of Lima to defend the…
Friday, 18 March 2016 09:57
India: 564 slaves rescued
A rescue operation by Indian police and International Justice Mission (IJM) saved 564 women, children and men from forced labour at a massive brick kiln. This is IJM’s largest anti-slavery operation ever. It took place in…
Friday, 18 March 2016 09:56
Refugees - terrible statistics
13.5 million Syrians (including six million children) will be displaced in 2016, according to the Syria Humanitarian Response Plan. Less than 20% of Syrian refugees seek safety in Europe. 3.6 million Syrians registered by UNHCR are…
Friday, 18 March 2016 09:54
Russia and Ukraine discuss prisoner transfers
Ukraine has asked Russia to repatriate several high-profile prisoners, raising hopes for an exchange that could free controversial detainees caught up in the confrontation between the two countries. The two countries are separately considering appeals from…
Friday, 18 March 2016 09:52
‘Great wave of prayer’ for evangelism at Pentecost
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are inviting all churches to pray for the evangelisation of the nation during the week leading up to Pentecost Sunday. They have written to every serving parish priest, expressing their…