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Calls for ‘Olive's Law’ after suicide of UK's oldest poppy seller
The suicide of a 92 year-old Christian woman, dubbed Britain's oldest poppy seller, has prompted calls for an ‘Olive's Law’ to be introduced, to curb unsolicited phone calls from charities looking for money. According to her…
The authority of religious leaders has fallen
A YouGov poll of 3,000 adults found that the public are interested in religious leaders, but no longer give them the authority they used to possess. To influence people and make a difference in today's world,…
Burundi: On the edge of ethnic/religious conflict
Scarred from civil war, people in Burundi need to recover from years of tribal wars and loss. 70-80% live below the poverty line. Last weekend the army attempted to overthrow President Nkurunziza ahead of an election…
Iran: Sending aid to Yemen
Last month the USA sent a guided-missile cruiser towards the Arabian Sea to block a convoy of eight Iranian ships believed to be carrying arms for the rebel Houthis in Yemen (many believe Houthis receive arms…
