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Global: 40 days for life
27 Feb 2015
In 252 cities across 19 countries Christians are uniting in a pro-life campaign called ’40 Days for Life’ which will run throughout Lent. The mission of the campaign is to unite the church in repentance, intercession,…
An amendment to the rules of the United States' largest Presbyterian denomination to recognise gay marriage has gained considerable support in its regional bodies, with 51 of 172 presbyteries already voting in favour of redefining marriage…
Following a spate of violent anti-Semitic attacks in Europe Benjamin Netanyahu addressed all Jews wherever they are through the Israeli cabinet, and subsequently through the media, saying ‘Israel is the home of every Jew and Israel…
Libya: Potential for war
19 Feb 2015
In January Prayer Alert reported that ‘militias, tribes and militant groups vying for control were causing Egyptian Coptic Christians to bear the brunt of instability and there was serious concern that IS could take control of…
Yemen: Crisis necessitates UN resolution
19 Feb 2015
Recently Prayer-Alert reported Houthi rebels had taken control of Yemen’s capital and waves of Al-Qaeda and jihadi activists roamed the country. This week the UN said that Yemen is ‘collapsing.’ Countries have closed their embassies there…
South Africa
19 Feb 2015
South Africa’s parliament erupted in violence last Thursday when opposition MPs were forced from the chamber by armed police after they challenged President Jacob Zuma over a corruption scandal. As parliamentarians threw punches, hats, leather cushions and…