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Friday, 13 May 2022 09:10
North Korea: sudden lockdown ordered
In late April, North Korea confirmed its first Covid cases and suspended overland trade with China (which had been resumed in January) after a surge of Chinese cases. The reclusive nation has repeatedly shunned international offers…
Friday, 13 May 2022 09:08
Australia: election and climate change
Scott Morrison's government is criticised for its inaction on climate change. When Australia - long considered a climate policy laggard – holds an election on 21 May, the outcome could be significant for the planet's future.…
Thursday, 05 May 2022 23:52
USA: abortion debate
Abortion was made legal across the US after a landmark legal ruling in 1973, often referred to as the Roe v Wade case. However, a leaked document claims that the Supreme Court - the nation's most…
Thursday, 05 May 2022 23:50
Costa Rica: Church needs prayer
Evangelicals in Costa Rica grew to 15% of the population, and established one of Latin America’s most effective mission movements. But the Church needs prayer. Most churches are good at winning converts, but fail to disciple…
Thursday, 05 May 2022 23:47
Israel: renewed terror threat
There is nothing more horrifying than acts of terror. As wars rage and radical terrorists aim to harm those who are unlike themselves, the biggest casualties are often people who wanted nothing to do with the…
Thursday, 05 May 2022 23:44
Myanmar: soldiers deserting the army
People's Embrace is a Facebook page helping soldiers defect. The banner says 'Assistance to police and military personnel’. Myanmar is engulfed by an increasingly deadly civil war, which began when the Tatmadaw, the armed forces, seized…