PA: Worldwide
Thursday, 29 August 2013 20:36
South Africa: Family Policy Institute calls for clampdown
The Family Policy Institute (FPI) stated, ‘Research shows the wide availability of pornography in society is destructive and harmful especially to women and children. This is evidenced by the fact that South Africa is currently regarded…
Thursday, 22 August 2013 19:07
NIGERIA: Weekend attacks in North-East
At least 50 civilians were killed and dozens more injured in a series of weekend attacks in north-eastern Nigeria by Boko Haram. CSW reported 12 killed when Boko Haram members dressed in military and police uniforms…
Thursday, 22 August 2013 19:03
Israel: Citizens protesting Palestinian release
Recent protests by hundreds of Israelis in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv reflect indignation over the decision to release 104 Palestinian prisoners - many of them convicted terrorists guilty of murder. Polls show 85% of the Israeli…
Thursday, 22 August 2013 19:00
Egypt: Update
Many in Egypt’s Christian ministry are appalled at the misinterpretations of the situation in Egypt being reported by normally balanced international media like the BBC. They are portraying Muslim Brotherhood as the victims of injustice. Prior…
Thursday, 22 August 2013 18:57
Sri Lanka: Buddhist nationalism threat
Minorities in Sri Lanka are being threatened by aggressive Sinhalese Buddhist movements asserting supremacy over and leading hate campaigns against ‘ Christian and Muslim extremist groups.’ They claim minority groups pose a threat to the Sinhalese…
Thursday, 22 August 2013 18:54
Indonesia: Victims of volcanoes
Three villages lie in the path of a tsunami should Mount Hobalt experience a major eruption after rumbling into life on Tuesday. Officials said the area has frequently been hit by tsunamis and the warning level…