Europe
Tuesday, 09 June 2015 01:00
Sweden: The Jesus Prayer Network- for a technology-driven society
Online there is a Swedish Prayer Network that provides a global opportunity for the Church to connect and partner with individuals and businesses, to provide answers to any and every need. They desire to agree with…
Tuesday, 09 June 2015 01:00
Switzerland: $43 million Geneva money laundering settlement
HSBC (HSBA.L) agreed to pay Geneva authorities 40 million Swiss francs to settle a money- laundering investigation at its Swiss private bank, one of a number of probes facing its Geneva-based wealth manager. Leaked files published…
Tuesday, 09 June 2015 01:00
Ukraine: Huge fire at oil depot
Emergency crews are battling a fire outside the Ukrainian capital, Kiev, following a huge blast at a fuel depot. On Tuesday people in a 2km (1.24 miles) zone around petrol containers on fire have been evacuated.…
Tuesday, 09 June 2015 01:00
UK: decline of Christianity
Christianity is increasingly marginalised by a hostile media and public mood. Christian morality and belief in the uniqueness of Jesus are labelled ‘intolerant’. Government regulations make it increasingly difficult to minister in the public arena. Many…
Thursday, 04 June 2015 01:00
INSIGHT Elections in second half of 2015 - Turkey
Turkish voters go to the polls on Sunday amid concerns around slowing economic growth and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's autocratic policies. The election could also be momentous for modern Turkish history, as four candidates come from…
Thursday, 04 June 2015 01:00
INSIGHT Political change in second half of 2015 - Poland
The newly-elected President of Poland promises change. Andrzej Duda has limited powers, but is head of the armed forces and can veto new laws. The victory will be a wake-up call to Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz…