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- Monday, March 31, 2014



NIGERIA: More than 100 Killed in Brutal Attacks

Sources: World Watch Monitor, Vanguard, Release International More than 150 people were killed recently in separate attacks on predominantly Christian villages. Late at night on March 14th, suspected Fulani militants armed with guns and machetes raided three villages -- Ugwar Sankwai, Ungwan Gata and Chenshyi -- in Kaduna state, killing at least 114 people. Many of the victims were burned alive. The casualties included a pastor's wife and her three children.
- Thursday, March 27, 2014


Russia Looks East as Relations with Europe Deteriorate

The standoff between the U.S. and the EU on one hand, and Russia on the other, intensified pretty quickly late last week. The U.S. quickly slapped heavier sanctions on Russia after its annexation of Crimea, leading to a mutual escalation of retaliatory measures. However, it appears that the West gained a bit of leverage at the moment, as the Russian economy has shown some cracks amid uncertainty over how bad this is going to get.
- Tuesday, March 25, 2014



SRI LANKA: Pastor's Family Attacked for Christian Activities

Sources: National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka, Release International On the evening of February 16th, a mob of approximately 250 villagers led by 11 Buddhist monks stormed a pastor's property in Asgiriya, Kandy district, demanding that worship services at the site cease immediately. The monks belong to the hardline nationalist organization, "Bodu Bala Sena" (BBS), which means "Buddhist Strength Force."
- Thursday, March 20, 2014



Best & Worst States to be a Taxpayer

It’s no secret that our tax bills aren’t created equal. But while we’re aware that some states charge no income or sales taxes, we don’t necessarily know whether state-by-state differences in the tax code result in us paying the tax man more or less than our neighbors in other states. To answer that question, WalletHub today released its 2014 Report on the States with the Highest & Lowest Taxes.
- Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Wanna Go For a Ride? Why Dogs Go Nuts Over Car Rides

We've all seen it - a dog with his head tilted up, the breeze blowing through his fur, with an unmistakable look of pure joy on his face as he takes a ride in his favorite person's car. The sight is enough to bring a smile to anyone's face. Everyone can identify with that feeling of unadulterated bliss.
- Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Wake on Water -- The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle

The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle's only waterfront hotel, stands watch over the Olympic Mountains and Seattle skyline, and invites guests to enjoy springtime with exclusive savings on waterside guest rooms with the ‘Wake on Water’ package.
- Monday, March 17, 2014

A New Christian Rights Campaign says Christians are facing discrimination despite Canada and US being recognized as global leaders on Religious Freedo

Official Launch of the Christian Positive Space Christian Rights Campaign Toronto, Canada - The Christian Positive Space is a ground breaking campaign that encourages and identifies safe and inclusive environments for the BETFC community (Bible Believers, Evangelicals, Traditionalists, Families of Faith, and Christians), otherwise known as the Christian community.
- Monday, March 17, 2014

Another eagle killed – gory pictures

Hat tip to Quixotes last Stand: August Thomasson, young birder and photographer from Sösdala in central Skåne, was at his job Monday out riding in the plains west of Kristianstad. When he walked around the Vinnö meadows, along came an eagle gliding low over him. It slips away for a moment towards a wind turbine but turns shortly thereafter back at him.
- Friday, March 14, 2014

SYRIA: Christians Forced to Comply or 'Face the Sword'

Sources: VOM USA, VOM Australia, BBC, Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin Christian leaders in the city of Raqqa have reportedly signed an agreement to pay a protection tax and consent to the demands of the militant Muslim group now controlling their city.
- Thursday, March 13, 2014


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