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(AP) Even as coronavirus deaths mount across Europe and New York, the U.S. and other countries are starting to contemplate an exit strategy and thinking about a staggered and carefully calibrated easing of the restrictions designed to curb the scourge. “To end the confinement, we’re not going to go from black to white; we’re going to go from black to gray,” top French … [Read more...] about Countries Start Thinking About Easing up on Restrictions

(AP) Each year, Patricia Sheetrit and her family gather with in-laws for the first night of Passover. They bring together some 20 people for the holiday’s main event, the festive meal known as the Seder. But like most Israelis, Sheetrit and her husband will be stuck at home this year — holding a bare-bones Seder for two. “Everyone is sad and alone, and everyone is worried … [Read more...] about Passover in Isolation Dampens Holiday Mood in Israel

(Morning Star News) Nigeria - Weeks after human rights group Christian Solidarity International warned of impending genocide in Nigeria, violence has erupted. Muslim Fulani herdsmen since March 1 have killed more than 60 Christians, including at least 13 Christians last week in Plateau state, sources said. Following a rash of attacks by herdsmen and Islamic extremist groups … [Read more...] about Fulani Herdsmen in Nigeria Kill More than 60 Christians in Five Weeks

(Christianity Today) Christians around the world are about to lose their usual Easter celebration—the highlight of most congregations’ annual life together. Yes, there will be a livestream. Their pastor will likely call them. They may even chat on Zoom with friends and family. But it will be different. If there is any consolation, it is that this is not the first time. … [Read more...] about Arab Christians Have Lost Easter Before. Here’s What They Learned.

(Bloomberg) The new coronavirus has now infected more than 1 million people across the world, a milestone reached just four months after it first surfaced in the Chinese city of Wuhan. More than 53,000 have died and 211,000 recovered in what has become the biggest global public health crisis of our time. With some virus carriers presenting few outward signs of … [Read more...] about The World Reaches Over 1 Million People Infected With COVID-19