Worldwide
Thursday, 08 August 2013 19:05
Iran: Plight of religious minorities
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has voiced concern about the future for religious minorities in Iran after a fatwa, or religious edict was issued against the Baha'i community. The fatwa, or religious edict, was issued by the…
Thursday, 08 August 2013 19:02
Afghanistan: Negotiations with insurgents
Hamid Karzai said he would guarantee the security of Taliban leader Mullah Mohammed Omar if he decided to enter into talks. Omar (of the Hotak tribe) ruled the country until 2001. The US has offered a…
Thursday, 01 August 2013 17:18
NIGERIA: Bombs kill 24 in mainly Christian area
Kano has been among the cities hardest hit during Boko Haram's insurgency, despite the recent lull. On Tuesday four bomb blasts ripped through a mainly Christian area killing 24 people and leaving 3 seriously injured. A…
Thursday, 01 August 2013 17:16
Israel: Re-launching Israel-Palestinian talks
The following are a portions of Statements by US Sec Kerry, Palestinian negotiator Erekat and Justice Min Livni on 30 Jul 2013. - Sec of State Kerry said, ‘I know the path is difficult but with…
Thursday, 01 August 2013 17:12
Global: Unity in mission and prayer
Over the last couple of years the Gather network has discovered over 90 unity movements in cities and towns in the UK that are focused on mission and prayer for their areas. It has been a…
Thursday, 01 August 2013 17:10
Worldwide: Paedophilia
Whether it’s Vietnam, Kuwait, Senegal or the USA - children are being violated emotionally and physically while the perpetrators often enjoy anonymity and impunity. 5,000 men visit Thailand each year to have sex with children and…