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U.N. Head Calls World to Step Up in Pakistan Aid Efforts
Aftershocks continue to shake the hard-hit lands of South Asia as millions of people in Pakistan feel the first snowfall of the fierce Himalayan winter. Officials raised the death toll to more than 47,700 people while regional authorities estimate figures as high as 79,000. Local authorities reported 37,958 deaths alone in the...
European Evangelicals Commence Largest Annual Assembly in History
Nearly 200 evangelical leaders from over 35 countries are gathered in Tavira, Portugal this week for the largest ever combined assembly of the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA), the European Evangelical Missions Alliance...
Iran Government Confiscates Over 3,000 Satellite Dishes
As the Iranian government cracks down on what it considers “trouble makers” in the country’s capital, satellite dishes have been included to the list and are being confiscated. At the end of last month, the government...
Christian Concern Rises Over Escalating Attacks Against Bangladesh Believers
A wave of attacks allegedly coordinated by Islamic extremists against Christians recently in Bangladesh has raised concerns among human rights organisations. In the most recent report of violence, a church...
100,000 Gather in South Korea to Pray for World Peace
The world's largest church held a prayer rally in South Korea last week, drawing around 100,000 participants to pray for the country's social stability and spiritual awakening. Believers from Full Gospel churches...
Iraq Constitution Election Voting Draws Optimism Amid Concerns
The votes are in for Iraq's landmark constitution and many predict its approval, marking a major step in creating a democratic government. Saturday's overall turnout at the polls was at 63-64 percent, including a high number of Sunni participation...
Lutheran World Relief Receives US$2 Million for Sri Lanka Tsunami Recovery Work
Lutheran World Relief (LWR) has received a US$2 million grant to fund rehabilitation and recovery work for Sri Lanka, one of the countries hit hardest by last year’s massive quake-tsunami disaster. According to an announcement...
New Report Criticises China over Continuing Human Rights, Religious Freedom Violations
An annual report regarding human rights in China released last week by a U.S. congressional panel found that the country has failed to improve the overall condition in 2004. In particular, the report criticised China’s control over religions and media.
Christian Ministries in Russia Worry Militant Attacks will Impact Mission
Christian ministries are concerned that violence will impact their work after militants struck the city of Nalchik, Russia last week. Sergey Rakhuba, the Vice President of Russian Ministries reported that the local...
World Evangelical Alliance Opens New IT Centre
The World Evangelical Alliance recently opened a Centre of Information Technology in San Francisco, USA in continuing its ongoing efforts to expand its communication...
Christians Invited to Make Big Impact in Developing World with 'Small Change'
Christians around the world are invited next week to “take out coins from the collection basket” as a symbol of the “big impact” that “small change” can make to those in the developing world. Oikocredit, a financing ministry of the World Council of Churches...
Torrential Rains Hinder Relief Efforts after Pakistan Quake
Relief flights into the Himalayan region of Kashmir – the area most affected by the massive 7.6 quake that killed 38,000 – were halted because of heavy rains Sunday, leaving whole communities and villages inaccessible...
Relief Agencies Prepare to Send Relief to Hurricane-Devastated Guatemala
Relief providers are now in high gear to deliver supplies to regions along the Mexican coast that were affected by Hurricane Stan’s devastation last week, especially Guatemala where at least 500 people were killed by the flood and landslides...
Christians Worldwide Called to Fast, Pray for Rights of Dalit Christians
As the date for the Indian Supreme Court hearing on equal rights for Dalit Christians approaches, the head of a mission ministry with a strong presence in India is urging Christians around the world to join in two days of fasting and prayer...
Pakistan Quake Leaves More Than 2.5 Million Victims Homeless as Winter Approaches
More than 2.5 million survivors of the deadly earthquake last Saturday are presently faced with the stark reality of their homelessness as the winter season approaches South Asia. Nearly a week after the massive quake in Pakistan the survivors of the disaster...
Deal on Iraqi Draft Constitution Brings Hope as Referendum Draws Near
Iraqi government leaders came to an agreement Wednesday on the draft constitution with compromises made to gain the vote of the Sunni party. In an effort to draw Sunni Iraqis to vote favorably this Saturday...