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Monday, 24 May 2010 08:17
Thailand: Mysterious black-clad gunmen
Thailand's government has vowed to go after shadowy ‘terrorists’ blamed for triggering bloody clashes between the army and red-shirted demonstrators, believing several hundred militants trained in combat joined protesters in their downtown Bangkok encampment. Government officials…
Monday, 24 May 2010 08:10
Canada: Prayer for the world’s poorest people
Canadian intercessors would welcome our support as they prepare for a weekend of continual day and night intercession for the G8 and G20 summit on June 25-27 in Ontario. The Luke 18 Weekend of prayer and…
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 14:06
Russia: Terrorism won’t stop the Gospel
Vladimir Putin is pursuing Islamist insurgents in the North Caucasus and some fear government crackdowns on Islam may lead to tighter restrictions on Christians. However Slavic Gospel Association are training the next generation of church leaders…
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:28
Zimbabwe: Possibly increased violence and pray for pastors’ conference
Two issues supplied by a reliable but anonymous source. First: ‘Robert Mugabe’s Zanu Party (PF) is recruiting youths for training in sophisticated murder and torture techniques for a campaign of violence against the Movement for Democratic…
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 11:00
Sudan: Christians pray ahead of elections
We are urged to pray for the country’s first democratic elections in 24 years taking place from April 11 to 13 that could help pave the way for lasting peace, or spark another civil war. Relief…
Wednesday, 19 May 2010 10:55
India: Christians seek Easter protection
Archbishop Marampudi Joji of Hyderabad sought police protection for conducting Easter services, particularly the Good Friday procession through public streets. The city witnessed Hindu-Muslim violence in the last week of March and police impossed a curfew…