PA: Worldwide
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:35
Nigeria: 150 killed
Militant group Boko Haram carried out gun and bomb attacks on churches and police stations in northern Nigeria, killing 150+ people and injuring 100 others on November 5th. Confirmation came as frightened mourners tried to leave…
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:34
Turkey: Grave concern for 150 Iranian-Christians
Following a 7.5 Richter earthquake on the 23rd October in Van, Turkish and Islamic ‘Aid Agencies’ have not offered any form of assistance to nearly 3000 destitute Iranian asylum seekers living there. Strong after-shocks have repeatedly…
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:33
Iran: Nuclear programme
The International Atomic Energy Agency's report on Iran's nuclear programme released Tuesday drew criticism from Iran, China and Russia, while the United States and Israel suggested more sanctions, or even military action against Tehran. Iran's representative…
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:32
Burma: New restrictions on religious activity
Christian Solidarity Worldwide reported, ‘Kachin State sent a letter to local churches, ‘concerning Christians conducting cultural training,’ requiring Christians in Phakant Township to submit a request at least 15 days in advance for permission to conduct…
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:30
Syria: Crackdown has killed 3,500+
Ravina Shamdasani spokeswoman for U.N. Human Rights Office said ‘The brutal crackdown on dissent in Syria has claimed the lives of over 3,500 Syrians. Since Syria signed the League of Arab States peace plan last week…
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:29
International: Day of prayer for the persecuted church
On Sunday 13th we are asked to intercede for the Persecuted Church. Globally 100 million Christians are persecuted. Open Doors USA are saying, ‘They know the Lord is with them – but is there anyone else?’…