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Friday, 14 February 2020 10:20
Syria: violence driving 700,000 away
Syrian forces backed by Russian fighter jets recaptured key government positions as Turkey warned of swift revenge if more of its troops are attacked. Syria's army is trying to capture all of the country's last rebel-held…
Friday, 14 February 2020 10:17
Global 5G revolution
5G is widespread in China and being tested in America and Europe. Potentially, it will unleash a tidal wave of smart devices. Doctors will carry out surgery remotely, taking advantage of 5G’s speed to control precision…
Friday, 14 February 2020 10:05
China: authorities prevent church aid against coronavirus
The Chinese government has introduced even tougher restrictions on religious freedom, requiring church leaders to ‘display complete devotion to the Communist Party’. The rules limit communications between churches and overseas organisations, including donations. But even before…
Friday, 14 February 2020 10:00
Iran: UN demands Iran give Christians fair trials
Four UN human experts on human rights, freedom of religion, minority issues and the right to health have issued a joint statement, urging Iran to ensure ‘a fair and transparent final hearing’ at the court for…
Friday, 14 February 2020 09:57
Malaysia: ‘free kidnapped pastor’
Release International is pressing Malaysia to set free a Christian pastor who was abducted in a military-style operation by fifteen men in balaclavas three years ago. His wife Susannah said, ‘There was an eye-witness to the…
Friday, 14 February 2020 09:54
Africa: locusts, drought, famine
Somalia has declared a national emergency as desert locusts destroy vegetation. An average swarm containing 40 million insects can travel 150 km in 24 hours, devouring enough food to feed 34 million people in that time.…