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    Sri Lanka Flood Kills over 200 People; Displaces over Half a Million

    May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 /Leave a comment
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    Save the Children: Girls under 15 marry every seven seconds

    February 26, 2017February 6, 2017 /Leave a comment
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    WHO certifies Sri Lanka as malaria-free

    February 24, 2017February 3, 2017 /1 Comment

Recent News

Kurds Refusing Christians and Yazidis Coming Back

August 21, 2017 /Leave a comment
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Photo by  James McCauley   Iraq’s Christians and Yazidis have tried to come back to their homes, only to find them taken by Kurds. Fox News reports, “‘For months we've been receiving numerous reports from Assyrian Christians and Yazidis that Kurdish forces are using the...
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UN to do Investigation on Rohingya Treatment

August 21, 2017 /Leave a comment
Photo by Firdaus Latif UN is doing an investigation to see whether the treatment of the Rohingya amounts to human rights violations. Per CNN, “Tens of thousands of members of Myanmar's Muslim minority have left in this fashion, and their treatment may amount to ‘crimes...
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Russia Won’t Return Crimea

August 18, 2017 /Leave a comment
Photo by Alexander Noskin Russia refuses to return Crimea to Ukraine, despite the fact the United States asked them to return the territory. Haaretz reports, “Russia will not return Crimea to Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, a day after the White House...
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Somali Refugee Boat Shot

August 18, 2017 /Leave a comment
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Photo by aflaanta std In March, there was an attack on a boat holding Somali refugees. At least 46 people were killed and 39 were injured. CNN reported, “At least 42 people died and 39 were injured in the Friday incident, the United Nations' refugee...
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Brexit Triggered in March

August 17, 2017 /Leave a comment
Photo by on_dit On March 29, Prime Minister May triggered negotiations with the European Union to negotiate trade deals for Brexit. Per CNN, “British Prime Minister Theresa May will trigger Article 50 on March 29, starting official Brexit negotiations between the UK and the European...
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Iraqi Troops Fighting to Take Back Mosul

August 17, 2017 /Leave a comment
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Photo by Tasnim News In February, Iraqi troops were working to clean Mosul of ISIS so refugees could return home. Per CNN, “The commander of Iraq’s Federal Police has said ISIS militant in Western Mosul are looking to cut and run from their defense of...
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Quotes

Quote of the Day

October 16, 2016April 19, 2016 /Leave a comment
"The church exists by mission as a fire exists by burning." ~ Emil Bruner ~ Emil bruner was a swiss theologian.    

Essays

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Easter Rabbits Can Help Give Families a Future

April 12, 2017April 11, 2017 /Leave a comment
Image by Gospel for Asia Farm animals can provide income to those who are in need. These animals may provide milk or their young may be sold for a price that will take care of...
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Leprosy

January 9, 2017January 6, 2017 /Leave a comment
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The Church’s Role in Eradicating Poverty

December 23, 2016December 22, 2016 /Leave a comment
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Bring Dignity to Poor Through Work

November 16, 2016November 14, 2016 /Leave a comment
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Alleviating Poverty through Work

November 10, 2016November 11, 2016 /Leave a comment
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