IPC: Connections
Number of Syrian refugees tops 3 million as insecurity grows - UN agency
The parents and children of this Syrian family sleep on the streets of Istanbul in Turkey. They are among the 3 million refugees from Syria, many of whom live in desperate conditions. 29 August 2014 - Three million Syrians will have registered as refugees outside of their country today, the…
Afghan vote crisis 'costing billions', says finance minister
Afghanistan's finance minister has said deadlock over the disputed presidential election has cost the economy $5bn. Omar Zakhilwal told the BBC he would have to cut salaries and lay off government workers if the crisis was not resolved by the end of the month. Foreign investment is at a standstill…
New Bible for Iran!
From some Iranian ministry leaders: After 18 years of work, in partnership with Wycliffe Bible Translators, we are excited to be able to provide the people of Iran with a beautiful, elegant and accurate translation of the Bible. In recent years the Iranian church has experienced remarkable expansion. Operation World…
Nepal Flood Disaster
During the last couple of weeks, 105 people died, 195 are missing, and around 20,000 people have been displaced through serious flooding. It is really hard for people. Please pray for God's grace and mercy upon flood victims and for the relief efforts. Pastor Jaggu Gahatraj in mid west Nepal…
