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Saturday, 26 October 2013 15:28
Northern Iraq, No longer safe for Christians
An increase in violence against Christians in northern Iraq has increased the flow of Christians leaving the country. The north, generally considered a relatively safe area of the country, had become home for many Christians fleeing…
Saturday, 26 October 2013 15:27
Australia: Bushfires in the most populous state
The warmest winter and hottest September on record plus half the normal amount of spring rainfall left the land tinder-dry. Compounding matters is widespread lightning accompanying storms with little to no rain. One in three Australians…
Saturday, 26 October 2013 15:26
Global: November - prayer for the persecuted church
In the traditional Church calendar All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day in the month of November are set apart to remember the saints and the souls of departed Christians. The modern Church has set apart…
Saturday, 19 October 2013 14:43
Vietnam: Detention of dozens of pastors and Church leaders
Sixty three Christian pastors and church leaders remain locked in deplorable conditions in four prison camps around Vietnam just days after religious leaders accused authorities of attempting to destroy religions in the nation. Nearly all of…
Saturday, 19 October 2013 14:41
Canada: Releasing prayer
Two of Canada's national prayer ministries are touring Canada throughout October and November to release a culture of prayer in the nation. Already in Victoria and Vancouver strong prayer released a fresh motivation for more people…
Saturday, 19 October 2013 14:40
Saudi Arabia: Another call for destruction of all churches
In May this year the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia called for the destruction of all Churches on the Arabian Peninsula. Again this week the Grand Mufti (who is also the head of the Muslim community)…