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Thursday, 24 June 2021 22:44
Iran: hard-liner wins presidency in low turnout
The election of Ebrahim Raisi, sanctioned by America for his involvement in mass executions of thousands of political prisoners in 1988, became more of a coronation after his strongest competitors found themselves disqualified from running. That…
Thursday, 24 June 2021 22:41
Hong Kong: press freedom
20 June was the 26th anniversary of the founding of Apple Daily newspaper. The tabloid has been critical of the Hong Kong and Chinese leadership, and on 23 June China announced its closure after raiding their…
Thursday, 24 June 2021 22:39
Australia: Youth Uprising 29 June - 2 July
The Uprising prayer movement is worldwide, organised by youth but with the whole Body of Christ invited to participate. They are seeking to usher in a move of the Holy Spirit to unleash them into their…
Thursday, 24 June 2021 22:36
USA: spike in violent crime
President Joe Biden is launching a renewed effort to tackle crime in the US, as a series of major cities experience spikes in violent offences. Police departments define violent crime in slightly different ways, but the…
Thursday, 24 June 2021 22:34
Japan: Covid-wary Olympics
A month before the Olympics opening ceremony, many Japanese people remain resolutely opposed to the Games, amid fears that the influx of athletes, sport officials and journalists could worsen the continuing Covid outbreak in Tokyo and…
Thursday, 17 June 2021 21:40
Haiti: points for prayer
Haiti, the western hemisphere’s poorest nation, is often devastated by floods, hurricanes and earthquakes, with poverty making these disasters harsher than in richer countries. Money sent home by Haitians overseas saves lives but does not fill…