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Friday, 22 April 2016 10:38
Africa: drastic increase in children used in suicide attacks
UNICEF reports that the number of children involved in ‘suicide’ attacks in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger has risen from four in 2014 to forty-four in 2015. One in five suicide bombers was a child. Terrorists…
Friday, 22 April 2016 10:35
Australia: Christian Lobby concerns
An Australian Christian lobbyist in Victoria is calling on citizens to make contact with their Lower and Upper House parliamentarians as parliament prepares to debate a bill aimed at stopping post-24 week abortions. The Democratic Labour…
Friday, 15 April 2016 10:39
'Polite persecution' in the world
On Tuesday Pope Francis reflected on the ‘polite persecution’ of Christians that takes away their freedom in the disguise of progress. He said, ‘Persecution is the daily bread of the Church. A Christian is one who…
Friday, 15 April 2016 10:35
USA: the ministry that is changing California's prisons
54% to 70% of prisoners on parole in California are sent back to prison within three years because of new criminal offences. A programme known as Serving California is working to change that. 800 men and…
Friday, 15 April 2016 10:34
Nigeria: rehab for Boko Haram fighters
Now that Nigeria is making headway against Boko Haram, it faces the challenge created by terrorists voluntarily surrendering their weapons. How can the country reintegrate former fighters into society and ensure they won’t become a future…
Friday, 15 April 2016 10:31
Israel: poverty at Passover
This year, Passover begins on 22 April evening and ends on 30 April evening. The festival is an opportunity for the Jewish nation to rejoice with family and commemorate their liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt.…