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Thursday, 09 May 2013 20:33
Pakistan/ Malaysia/ Philippines: Election controversy
In Pakistan energy shortages, inflation and insecurity are concen trating the minds of a generation about to vote for the first time on Saturday. Election-watchers regard young people as critical swing voters. Those aged between 18…
Thursday, 09 May 2013 20:30
Russia/ U.S.: Seek to convene Syria peace conference
Russia and the United States agreed on Tuesday to try to bring together Syria's warring parties at an international conference, possibly by the end of this month, in an attempt to negotiate an end to their…
Thursday, 09 May 2013 20:26
USA: School lesbian role-play
In a New York ‘anti-bullying presentation to 13-14yr olds on gender identity and sexual orientation’ a girl was instructed to ask another girl for a kiss. Parents were annoyed that no notice was given about the…
Monday, 06 May 2013 10:19
Calling young people: this is your OPPortunity to shine
Young people are being encouraged to apply for one-year placements with a variety of innovative church projects throughout Britain. The opportunities range from working with young people directly affected by drug and alcohol problems to addressing…
Sunday, 05 May 2013 16:56
Christian Aid Week 'bites back at hunger'
Christian Aid Week (12-18 May 2013) Britain’s longest running door-to-door fundraising week, will this year be urging the British public to "bite back at hunger" and ask why, in a world where there is a enough…
Sunday, 05 May 2013 16:53
Church of England urged to take 'urgent' action on child abuse
The Church of England risks a ticking “time bomb” if it does not take urgent action to prevent further incidents of child abuse, a report has warned. A single new case of abuse will immediately expose…