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Wednesday, 27 May 2015 01:00
Nepal: Nepalese leaving their gods after second quake
The earthquake has shaken the faith of many Hindus in this predominantly Hindu nation. Christian pastors are well-equipped to handle the spiritual side of things and are often the best people to turn to when it…
Wednesday, 27 May 2015 01:00
Global: This week - heatwaves, floods, droughts and tornadoes
A heatwave sweeping India has killed 1,118 since last week and the numbers are increasing daily. With temperatures of 48 C (118F), authorities are urging people to stay indoors and drink plenty of water. But people…
Wednesday, 27 May 2015 01:00
Australia: New South Wales - financial stress rising
Financial stress has increased to 44% of the households in New South Wales as people spend more than they earn, according to a Wesley Mission report launched in Sydney. Almost four in ten or 1,022,010 households…
Wednesday, 27 May 2015 01:00
Nigeria: Villages raided, more Christians killed
Many Christian villages in central Nigeria were attacked and a number of people were killed in raids by suspected Fulani militants on Sunday (the Fulani, mainly Muslim, are one of the most powerful people groups in…
Thursday, 21 May 2015 01:00
Danger from IS terrorists posing as refugees
Islamic State (IS) terrorists are being smuggled into Europe by posing as refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean. Intelligence analysts fear that would-be jihadists are exploiting the growing crisis of desperate migrants fleeing war-torn North African…
Thursday, 21 May 2015 01:00
Iraq: Calls for volunteers to fight as more residents flee from their homes
Iraq's government has called for volunteers to fight against Islamic State and help retake the city of Ramadi. A voluntary recruitment drive was necessary to fill shortages in squads. Thousands have fled from Ramadi since its…