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(International Christian Concern) According to a recent release by the United Christian Forum (UCF) in India, attacks on Christians and their places of worship continued to escalate in both number and severity in 2020. In just the month of March, 27 violent attacks were reported from 11 different states in India. UCF, a Christian organization that advocates on behalf of … [Read more...] about Attacks on India’s Christians Continue to Escalate in Early Months of 2020

(Reuters) The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that any lifting of lockdowns to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus must be gradual. And if restrictions were to be relaxed too soon, there would be a resurgence of infections. Lockdown measures have proved effective, and people must be ready for a new way of living to allow society to function while the … [Read more...] about WHO Warns Lifting of Coronavirus Lockdowns Must Be Gradual

(AP) A gunman disguised as a police officer shot people in their homes and set fires in a rampage across the Canadian province of Nova Scotia that killed 16 people, the deadliest such attack in the country’s history. Officials said Sunday the suspected shooter was also dead. A police officer was among those killed. Several bodies were found inside and outside one home in the … [Read more...] about 16 Killed in Shooting Rampage, Deadliest in Canadian History

(International Christian Concern) Although he deferred to the Judiciary as the main authority on the matter, Iranian President Rouhani announced on Sunday that the leave of prisoners to combat COVID would extend until May 20th. The Judiciary has not directly confirmed this statement, but a final decision is expected by April 29th. According to the previous directive, prisoners … [Read more...] about Iran Extends Leave for Christian Prisoners

(The Week) One airline is now administering blood tests to passengers before they board flights amid the coronavirus pandemic, it announced on Wednesday. Emirates said this week that on a Wednesday flight to Tunisia from Dubai, passengers "were all tested for COVID-19." Before departing by way of blood tests conducted by the Dubai Health Authority at the airport's check-in … [Read more...] about Airline Conducts COVID-19 Blood Tests on Passengers