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Wednesday, 02 March 2011 14:50
Bahrain: Begins freeing political prisoners
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa released 25 political ‘prisoners of conscience’ then left the country for Saudi Arabia for consultations after a week of anti-regime protests. Those released included a human rights activist who runs…
Wednesday, 02 March 2011 14:49
Libya: Half an hour of tweets
8:32am - 3,000 Turkish citizens boarded two ferries at Benghazi early on Wednesday, The Orhan Gazi ferry left at 3:30 am with fifteen hundred and the Osman Gazi left an hour and a half later with…
Wednesday, 02 March 2011 14:47
New Zealand: Hopes fade for quake missing
Hopes are fading of finding survivors beneath collapsed buildings in the aftermath of Tuesday's earthquake in the New Zealand city of Christchurch Ninety-eight bodies have now been recovered and taken to a temporary mortuary. Prime Minister…
Tuesday, 22 February 2011 16:49
Middle East - North Africa Situation
As massive public protests sweep across the Middle East, North Africa, Bahrain, Libya, Yemen and Iran – many are being met with violent government crackdowns. Pray for God’s provision to be in place as change comes…
Tuesday, 22 February 2011 10:26
World: Food prices
The World Bank President reported global food prices hitting all-time dangerous high levels. Globally, high food prices could contribute to political instability and push millions into poverty. Extremely strange weather patterns the world over destroyed many…
Tuesday, 22 February 2011 10:25
Iran: Warns those who remain defiant
On Wednesday Iran said it is planning to take action against opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, who reject the presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and who had called for a demonstration on Monday which…