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Friday, 19 April 2019 15:32
Global: the trillion dollar anti-corruption question
A new report from the IMF at its spring meeting shows that curbing corruption would deliver an additional US$1 trillion in tax revenues annually across the world; money that could support much-needed investments in health, education…
Thursday, 11 April 2019 22:11
Malaysia: abductions organised by state
Malaysia’s human rights commission claims that both Pastor Raymond Koh (in 2017) and Amri Che Mat, a Muslim social activist (in 2016), were victims of state-sponsored enforced disappearances, carried out by a police unit. Church leaders…
Thursday, 11 April 2019 22:09
US / Mexico: Christians call for border reforms
An international Christian delegation went to the Mexico-US border and witnessed first-hand the situation being faced by those seeking asylum and refuge. They are now calling for the dismantling of walls, borders and facilities that contribute…
Thursday, 11 April 2019 22:06
Israel: new government facing challenges
On 10 April Benjamin Netanyahu emerged as the winner in Israel’s election, supported by right-wing and religious parties. However, one right-wing party, led by former education minister Naftali Bennett, seems not to have passed the electoral…
Thursday, 11 April 2019 22:03
Mali: 130 villagers murdered
Dogon gunmen recently surrounded a community of Fulani herders in Mali and murdered over 130 men, women, and children with guns and machetes. The village was left in smouldering ruins. Ethnic and jihadist violence has spun…
Thursday, 11 April 2019 22:01
Christian rugby player faces sack
One of the best rugby players in the world is set to have his contract terminated after posting a picture on social media with a warning to those who sin. Israel Folau, who has starred for…