Articles
Thursday, 30 July 2015 15:40
Cyprus: United States of Cyprus?
President Nicos Anastasiades expressed hope that there would be a solution to the Cypriot divide and the island’s name could be ‘United States of Cyprus’. In an interview with a Turkish newspaper he said that both…
Thursday, 30 July 2015 15:39
Finland: Asylum seekers situation chaotic
The number of asylum seekers entering Finland this year has already surpassed the average for previous years. Officials in southwest Finland had processed over 600 asylum applications by the beginning of July, compared to 400 for…
Thursday, 30 July 2015 15:37
Athletes publicly speak of their Christian faith
Zach Johnson, winner of this year's British Open, told reporters of his Christian faith and the encouragement the Bible gave him during the tournament. ‘I’ve been reading bits of scripture to myself all week. I thank…
Thursday, 30 July 2015 15:32
Restoring worth in Kenya
In August one hundred women will gather in Eldoret and Meru, Kenya. These women are wives of pastors and missionaries, the support behind the public face of native missions. They don’t often get much attention, but…
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 17:29
‘Untouchable’ Christians told ‘convert or be denied benefits’
Hindu nationalists have converted 39 people from Dalit Christian families to Hinduism in a controversial ceremony aimed at making them eligible for a government benefits programme. ‘We are moving ahead with our initiative and more families…
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 17:28
Nigeria: USA backs Nigeria but a pledged $5 million is in jeopardy
On Monday President Barack Obama met Nigeria's new leader Muhammadu Buhari and discussed ongoing plans to defeat Boko Haram. Obama praised Buhari's integrity and Buhari claimed to have a very clear agenda in defeating Boko Haram…