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Friday, 09 February 2018 09:33
Maldives: flashpoint in Indo-Chinese rivalry
A power struggle in the Maldives is taking centre stage in a battle for regional influence between India and China. Maldives President Yameen declared a state of emergency after the supreme court ordered him to free…
Friday, 09 February 2018 09:29
US prison conditions and British hacker
A British appeals court rejected demands from America for the extradition of British hacker Lauri Love, citing the inability of US prisons to treat his medical and mental health ailments humanely and adequately. The court ruled…
Friday, 02 February 2018 08:56
A 2009 prayer still relevant worldwide
The following is a shortened version of a prayer given at the opening session of the Kansas Senate. ‘Heavenly Father, we ask your forgiveness and seek your direction and guidance. Your Word says, “Woe to those…
Friday, 02 February 2018 08:51
Afghanistan: unsaved people are dying
Bombings are so frequent, the media hardly notice. Last week's assault on Kabul’s luxury hotel received attention because some westerners were victims. Days later, a car bomb killed 100+; last month a suicide bomber killed 41…
Friday, 02 February 2018 08:47
South Africa: Cape Town water crisis
South Africa has the worst drought in 23 years. Climate change and massive population growth are blamed for the crisis. They are extracting water from underground springs and developing wastewater treatment and better water conservation, but…
Friday, 02 February 2018 08:45
Chile: Pope’s envoy to investigate sex abuse claims
Pope Francis is sending the Vatican's top expert on sexual abuse to Chile to investigate accusations that a bishop covered up for an abusive priest. The Pope met the priest's victims on a recent visit, but…