PA: Worldwide
Saturday, 12 October 2013 12:58
Syria: The new road to Damascus
In the midst of this crisis persecuted Christians in Syria and neighbouring countries are boldly reaching out to refugees. And the reactions of Muslims have been astonishing. ‘When you hear about one Muslim coming to Christ…
Saturday, 12 October 2013 12:57
USA: Human cost of shutdown
800,000 government employees are out of work without pay, while those still working do not know when they will be paid.Some agencies are critical to the needs of people across America such as the military, food…
Saturday, 12 October 2013 12:55
Global: Child labour/slaves
Although international Labour Organisation data shows a fall in child labour since 2000 critics say the number of working children remains unacceptable. Protecting children from hazardous work and long hours remains a major challenge, with families…
Friday, 04 October 2013 09:28
Global: Climate change
A UN report on global warming suggests Britain's climate could cool in the next 80 years. The Intergovernmental Panel gave a clear prediction of global warming affecting currents in the Atlantic Ocean. The Gulf Stream will…
Friday, 04 October 2013 09:28
USA: Divided
The US government has shutdown because of the stubbornness of the executive branch, the President and Congress not being able to agree on the budget and the debt level. The GOP (Grand Old Party = Republican)…
Friday, 04 October 2013 09:27
Nigeria: Aftermath of innocents killed in cold blood
Last Sunday Boko Haram attacked the College of Agriculture in a dawn raid. Innocent pupils were gunned down in cold blood while still in their beds. Amnesty International stated that the attacks on schools had become…