Originally published in Christian Today The British Court of Appeal has stated that ‘married couples only’ policies on double rooms at bed & breakfasts should not be considered “direct discrimination”. The ruling was in relation to Susanne Wilkinson and her family-run B&B, near Cookham in Berkshire. Mrs Wilkinson was sued […]
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Jailed Pakistani doctor who helped get bin Laden allowed to see wife and children
Originally published in Fox News The jailed doctor who helped the U.S. pinpoint Usama bin Laden’s Pakistan hideout, finally got to see his wife and children on Wednesday in the Peshawar prison where he has been held for more than two years, FoxNews.com has learned. Shakil Khan Afridi had not […]
Christians targeted for retribution in Egypt
Originally published in New York Times The military’s ouster of President Mohamed Morsi has unleashed a new wave of violence by extremist Muslims against Christians whom they blame for having supported the calls to overthrow Mr. Morsi, Egypt’s first Islamist elected leader, according to rights activists. Since Mr. Morsi’s ouster […]
Boko Haram 4 sentenced to life for church bombing
Originally published in Persecution.org Four alleged members of the Islamist Boko Haram group have been sentenced to life for their role in bomb attacks that killed 19 people. They were found guilty of masterminding and carrying out attacks on an electoral commission office and a church last year. These are […]
Boko Haram kills over 40 children in school attack
Originally published in Christian News Over 40 Nigerians, some of whom may have been Christians, were killed on Saturday in a ruthless attack by Muslim militants affiliated with Boko Haram. According to an Open Doors USA press release, several Islamic militants carrying containers full of fuel descended upon a boarding […]
Media Village production nominated for 13 awards in 168 Film Project
Media Village Productions’ short film, Freedom Road, has been nominated for 13 awards in the prestigious 168 Film Project and will be screened at the premiere hosted in California on August 10. The award nominations are for: Best Film, Best International Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Integration of Scripture, Best Cinematography, Best […]
High Tea at the Beach attracts a full house
The large new auditorium at Victory Ministries International in Gelvan Park, Port Elizabeth, was filled to capacity as women enjoyed the recent annual high tea event at the church. “I really don’t know where we will hold it next year”, said Pastor Jerome Liberty, after the space was filled by […]
Global Leadership Summit 2013 Countdown: Meet the speakers — Colin Powell
GEN COLIN POWELL Former US Secretary of State Senior level advisor to four U.S. presidents, in the roles of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, National Security Advisor and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the 65th U.S. Secretary of State Served in the U.S. Army for […]
Luke Watson, the rugby star whose heart is in the mission field
The love of Jesus was tangible as more than 100 homeless people and a group of volunteers from various churches mingled and worshiped the Lord on the square in front of the Port Elizabeth City Hall on Tuesday evening. Leading the ‘city feed’ outreach with heartfelt passion was Southern Kings captain […]
NMB Deputy Mayor makes surprise request to partner Church in city upliftment
Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Mayor Chippa Ngcolomba surprised church leaders today when he made an unscheduled appearance at a church workshop and asked if the muncipality could join the churches in a city upliftment initiative. The church leaders at the workshop were undergoing training by development analyst Professor Deon Pretorius, to […]