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Friday, 23 September 2016 10:45
Israel: Netanyahu holds security meeting
Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is assessing the security situation ahead of the Tishrei holidays - Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot. He has increased police presence in the Old City and Temple Mount to prevent attempts…
Friday, 23 September 2016 10:43
Syria: aid delivery to Aleppo to resume?
Yesterday the UN said it was ready to resume the delivery of life-saving aid to Syria, days after an attack on a humanitarian convoy killed 20 people and triggered the suspension of much-needed relief operations. The…
Friday, 23 September 2016 10:41
Iraq: US pastor gives $4,000 for weapons for Christian militia
Pastor William Devlin of Infinity Bible Church in New York City gave $4,000 from his own pocket to buy weapons for the Christian militia fighting IS. He bought grenades, rocket-propelled grenade launchers, and AK-47 assault rifles…
Friday, 23 September 2016 10:38
Middle East: church summit
Last week, Jordan hosted the 11th General Assembly of the Middle East Council of Churches. Presidents of churches from Jordan, Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Cyprus, Lebanon, Egypt and Iran reflected on common challenges facing Christian communities in…
Friday, 23 September 2016 10:36
Pakistan: plight of minorities
The European Organisation for Pakistani Minorities organised ‘Plight of Pakistani Minorities’ at the 33rd session of the UN Human Rights Council. International speakers came from the European Parliament, International Forum for Rights and Security and the…
Friday, 23 September 2016 10:35
Africa at the UN General Assembly, 20 to 26 September
Thirty-two African heads of state are debating ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ at the UN. Some major concerns are: Chad - continues to fight Boko Haram. Malawi - respect for basic human rights as they open doors to…