Articles
‘The equality law needs to change'
28 Oct 2016
Ashers Baking Company was asked to make a cake saying 'support gay marriage' but declined, saying it would compromise their Christian beliefs. LGBT activists launched a civil action against Ashers. Throughout legal proceedings Ashers repeatedly said…
Winter night shelters
28 Oct 2016
Night shelters supported by Church Urban Fund (CUF) are to increase their provision to nearly 4,000 bed spaces this winter in response to growing homelessness. Over 800 volunteers will work in shelters in Manchester, Salford, Birmingham,…
Spain: storm in a petrol pump?
28 Oct 2016
Russia withdrew its request to refuel its warships in a Spanish port, so Moscow and Madrid both found a diplomatic way to get themselves off a difficult hook. However, the passions aroused by Spain's willingness to…
Hungary: government influence on media
28 Oct 2016
For decades Europe has maintained an exemplary level of respect for democratic standards and human rights, and has generally continued to do so in recent years despite serious economic turmoil. Nevertheless, many countries have developed problems…
Iraq: what you need to know about Mosul
28 Oct 2016
It was from Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, that IS took to the world stage in 2014. It is now the last major IS stronghold, so the battle for Mosul is a critical and decisive one.…
Four Arab guests who came to visit Efrat Local Council head, Oded Revivi, at his ‘Sukkah of Peace’ last week during the Jewish festival of Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) were imprisoned for their neighbourly act by…