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Syria: Plight of Christians intensifies

03 Jan 2013
The condition of the Church in Syria is becoming more and more desperate. Christians, their property and their churches continue to be the targets of violent attack. According to a prayer bulletin from Barnabas Aid, a…

Egypt: Worship and prayer in the streets

03 Jan 2013
Less than two years after its democratic revolution, Egypt is in crisis. People are more divided than ever. Many being fearful of the constitution being voted on. A year ago a Night of Prayer drew 70,000…

Alcohol Concern and British Liver Trust launch January campaigns

01 Jan 2013
Two national charities have launched different campaigns urging people to cut down on their alcohol consumption. Alcohol Concern is urging drinkers to shun alcohol for January, with benefits which it says include saving money, losing weight…

Tighter restrictions on cosmetic surgery urged

01 Jan 2013
Responses to a public consultation on cosmetic surgery have shown strong support for a ban on cut-price deals and aggressive selling. A summary of responses from patients, the public and industry has been published as part…