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Argentina Senate rejects measure to legalise abortion
Argentine senators rejected a bill to legalise abortion after an impassioned debate ran into the early hours of Thursday

Israel to move Armageddon prison to reveal ancient Christian church
In 2005, work to expand the aging Megiddo Prison uncovered the remains of a 3rd century Christian prayer hall, including a mosaic referring to 'God Jesus Christ'.

5 reasons why cleanliness is godliness
(Partner Post) There is no more profound truth to this idiom than the fact that cleaning or improving our environment promotes a positive mindset and sense of responsibility.

What to look for in a credit card
(Partner Post) There are many different credit cards to choose from and it is important to find the right one for your needs.

Christian aid agency World Vision responds to Indonesia earthquake
International aid agency World Vision is responding to the 7-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's Lombok Island on Sunday.

Zimbabwe's churches urge lifting of international sanctions
In a 'pastoral statement', the ZCC said: 'We plead with the international community not continue the isolation of Zimbabwe on the basis of shortcomings of this election.'

Tourists flee Indonesia's Lombok island after quake kills 91
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said the death toll was expected to rise as information came in from areas where thousands of buildings collapsed or were badly damaged

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa calls for unity, rival questions election result
President Emmerson Mnangagwa called on Friday for Zimbabwe to unite behind him after he was declared winner of national elections.

After election violence, Zimbabwe churches urge party leaders to talk peace
The general secretary of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches has called for calm after violence yesterday claimed the lives of at least three people in the aftermath of a disputed election.

Pray for Zimbabwe, urge churches as tensions rise before election announcement
Christians in Zimbabwe are calling for prayer in advance of the results of the presidential election.

Passengers 'grateful to God' after plane crashes in Mexico with no deaths
Dozens of people were injured when a packed Aeromexico-operated Embraer jet crashed after takeoff in Mexico's state of Durango on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe's ruling party wins majority in parliament, opposition questions poll
On his official Twitter feed, Chamisa accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of releasing the parliamentary results first to prepare Zimbabweans for a Mnangagwa victory.
Andrew Brunson appeals for release, lifting of travel ban
Relations between Turkey and the United States have spiralled into a full-blown crisis over the trial of pastor Andrew Brunson.

How Christian leaders can help build a new Zimbabwe
Faith has a huge role to play in the future of a largely Christian country, according to Christian Aid's country manager there.

Pakistan's Imran Khan declares victory in disputed election
Pakistani cricket icon-turned-politician Imran Khan inched closer to power on Thursday after a general election that has been marred by long delays in ballot counting and claims of rigging by opponents.

Rohingya refugees face 'ticking time-bomb' of imminent cyclone
Cyclones have killed hundreds along Bangladesh's coast in the Bay of Bengal, where Medair has been working with Rohingya refugees since September 2017.