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Wednesday, 29 July 2015 17:29
‘Untouchable’ Christians told ‘convert or be denied benefits’
Hindu nationalists have converted 39 people from Dalit Christian families to Hinduism in a controversial ceremony aimed at making them eligible for a government benefits programme. ‘We are moving ahead with our initiative and more families…
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 17:28
Nigeria: USA backs Nigeria but a pledged $5 million is in jeopardy
On Monday President Barack Obama met Nigeria's new leader Muhammadu Buhari and discussed ongoing plans to defeat Boko Haram. Obama praised Buhari's integrity and Buhari claimed to have a very clear agenda in defeating Boko Haram…
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 17:27
Lebanon: Reaching ‘an unreached people-group’
Deaf children in the Middle East are neglected because of their impairment. They miss out in family life, education and economic opportunities. Many Muslim parents believe deaf children bring shame to the family. There are an…
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 17:26
Mexico: Women rally against rampant domestic violence
Congresswomen and activists demonstrated in front of Mexico's Interior Ministry in Mexico City by lying on the ground, imitating a crime scene, with chalk outlines around their bodies and chanting ‘gender alert in the State of…
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 17:25
Liberia / Sierra Leone: Ebola orphans
Ebola has left 18,000+ children in West Africa without one or both parents. Many are destitute because of the stigma attached to Ebola. One team of charity workers in Liberia found almost 200 children abandoned and…
Wednesday, 29 July 2015 17:24
Israel: IS reach Jerusalem
Stories are breaking of a group linked to IS distributing anti-Christian leaflets in the east of Jerusalem. Part of an English translation of the original leaflet reads, ‘Our people, Muslims, salute your resistance and your jihad…