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West Africa: Slow motion famine
28 Jun 2010
‘Warnings of an impending food crisis in Niger sounded by the UN and other aid agencies late last year met with little response from the international donor community. Contributions are starting to trickle in at the…
World: G8 proposal for new 'World Currency’
28 Jun 2010
The Russian President introduced a new coin described as ‘a united future world currency’ as the World's Reserve Currency. The coin bearing the words ‘unity in diversity’ was minted in Belgium. ‘We are discussing both the…
Iranian sources report the Revolutionary Guard deploying men and equipment in a ‘war alert’ situation’ in the Caspian Sea region due to increasing US and Israeli military personnel in Azerbaijan. On June 22 a Revolutionary Guards…
Iran: Excellent and tragic reports
28 Jun 2010
The number of Christians in Iran has grown from 500 known believers in 1979 to at least 100,000 today. Church leaders have reportedly said that millions can be added to the church in the next few…
Pakistan: Groups intent on inciting violence
28 Jun 2010
The gateway town of Jhang (the name means war) gives access for the Taliban and al-Qaeda into the west of Pakistan and into Afghanistan. The group Sipah-e-Sahaba, (Warriors of God) have their headquarters in Jhang, and…
Israel: Gaza Strip blockade eased
19 Jun 2010
Israel has announced it will ease its blockade of the Gaza Strip and allow more civilian goods to enter the Palestinian territory. It comes amid growing international pressure to end the embargo. An Israeli commando raid…