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US sanctions Kim Jong-un
08 Jul 2016
The US has sanctioned North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the first time, accusing him of human rights abuses. A statement from the US Treasury named him as directly responsible for violations in his country. Ten…
Iraq’s bombing toll rises to 250
08 Jul 2016
The death toll from Sunday's suicide bombing in Baghdad has risen to 250, the Iraqi government says, making it the deadliest such attack since the 2003 US-led invasion. A lorry packed with explosives was detonated while…
Zimbabwe in economic collapse
08 Jul 2016
The streets of Zimbabwe's main cities were deserted during a nationwide strike to protest at the lack of jobs and unpaid wages. The protests were organised through the messaging site WhatsApp but it is not clear…
Dhaka café attack ends with 28 dead
08 Jul 2016
Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina announced two days of national mourning after an attack on a café in Dhaka left 28 people dead - twenty hostages, six militants and two police officers. In a televised address…
Jesus film in eight new languages
01 Jul 2016
The Jesus film, which is often used as an evangelistic tool and has drawn many to Christ around the world, has been translated into eight new languages, which means that 6.5 million more people can be…
Fifty-four enforced slaves finally home
01 Jul 2016
After four months as slave labour on fishing boats, 54 men are finally home. International Justice Mission (IJM) started a project earlier this year to combat a slave trafficking crisis in Cambodia. Traffickers use deception, threats…