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Uganda: 19,161 affected by Kasese floods
09 May 2013
Heavy rains at the beginning of May 2013 caused flooding in Kasese district. By 7th May over 19,000 people had been affected and over 3,100 were living in shelters. The local Red Cross reported a need…
Lebanon: Church ministry to refugees
09 May 2013
Zahle is full of refugees from Syria arriving daily. Every spare building, shed and patch of ground is being rented by families at crippling prices. Even those leaving Syria with money can afford almost nothing in…
South Africa: May 19th Day of Prayer
09 May 2013
A National Day of Prayer has been called by a group of Pretoria Churches standing in unity for God’s blessings for their nation. May we as part of God’s global body support their call. In Pretoria…
In Pakistan energy shortages, inflation and insecurity are concen trating the minds of a generation about to vote for the first time on Saturday. Election-watchers regard young people as critical swing voters. Those aged between 18…
Russia and the United States agreed on Tuesday to try to bring together Syria's warring parties at an international conference, possibly by the end of this month, in an attempt to negotiate an end to their…
USA: School lesbian role-play
09 May 2013
In a New York ‘anti-bullying presentation to 13-14yr olds on gender identity and sexual orientation’ a girl was instructed to ask another girl for a kiss. Parents were annoyed that no notice was given about the…