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In 12 months, almost 2000 christians were arrested in China

CAA released a report regarding cases of persecution against Chinese House churches by province in China in the past 12 months. The inconclusive report lists the main persecution events in different provinces in China from May 2005-May 2006. According to the report, in the past 12 months, at least 1958 Chinese house church pastors and...

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US Episcopal Church elects first woman chief

It was another groundbreaking and controversial move for a denomination that consecrated Anglicanism's first openly gay bishop just three years ago. Standing before cheering delegates to Episcopal General Convention, Jefferts Schori said she was "awed and honored and deeply privileged to be elected."

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The assurance of the Believer (Romans 8:28-29)

Paul’s words in Romans 8:28-29 express a ringing Christian assurance to the believing heart; they have brought comfort and encouragement to many troubled and afflicted believers down through the centuries.

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Bible Society staff in Gaza under unremitting pressure in a suffering society

A report by the UBS Area Secretary for the Europe-Middle East Region, Peter Wigglesworth, of a trip he made to Gaza City in May paints a picture of Bible Society staff “under pressure 24 hours a day, every day” as they try to serve a community “in danger of falling apart into chaos.”

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North Korean Escapees Imprisoned In Laos Face Death on Repatriation to North Korea

The Washington-DC based human rights group, International Christian Concern (ICC) has just become informed of the arrest and imprisonment of ten North Koreans in Laos who were attempting to find a safe haven in a Southeast Asian country. Two South Korean Christian aid workers who were aiding the escapees were also arrested.

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UN marks World Environment Day with focus on preventing desertification

The United Nations today marked World Environment Day by shining the spotlight on the world’s deserts, from appeals to curb the desertification of dry-lands to a major report on the dramatic impact of climate change to a list of do’s and don’ts for tourists and a children’s painting competition.

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