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  [Interview] Helping children traumatized by war discover God’s love through Christian camps in Ukraine

  By Chris Eyte

  Daily missiles and drone attacks against Ukraine have traumatized the country’s children. Amid very difficult circumstances, the Association of Christian Camps and Conference Centers, known as CCI-Ukraine, is working hard to provide camp activities where youngsters can receive care, refuge and teaching about God’s love.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Accident, illness, identity crisis: Former soccer player's book journals spiritual wrestling and discovering God's faithfulness

  By Chris Eyte

  Ben Locke, a former captain of a National Collegiate Athletic Association Soccer team, has written his first book, ‘In Our Suffering, Lord Be Near: Prayers of Hope for the Hurting’ (Thomas Nelson Publishers, July 2024). Christian Daily International interviewed Locke about his spiritual journey, which led him to write his story.  

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  Europe Society & Culture

  Christian communities in Valencia ask for prayer, support after torrential flooding

  By Diario Cristiano

  The intense floods affecting Spain have especially impacted the community of Valencia, where evangelical churches have requested prayer support to face the storm. As reported by Protestante Digital, the DANA phenomenon (isolated depression at high levels) has unleashed torrential rains, causing flooding in several areas of the city. Evangelical leaders expressed their concern, stressing the need for unity and prayer during this time.

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  Europe Society & Culture

  Salvation Army calls for more support after continuously high number of alcoholics deaths in Scotland

  By Chris Eyte

  The Salvation Army has called for specialist support for alcoholics in Scotland after figures showed 1,277 people died from alcohol related deaths last year, 2023. The National Records of Scotland released the figures last month, September, which showed an increase of one death compared to similar figures in 2023. Most of the deaths are men, with two-thirds accounted for. 

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  Global Church & Missions Society & Culture

  First Global Day of Prayer for Media: 'a remarkable success'

  By Christian Today

  The first-ever Global Day of Prayer for Media is being hailed as "a remarkable success" and "a powerful 24-hour live prayer experience" after thousands of Christians around the world engaged in the event on Sunday. More than 2,000 people joined in the live-streamed prayer marathon, logging on from over 25 countries – with the Philippines registering the highest viewership.

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  Africa Society & Culture

  Chris Brown concert sparks petition and renews focus on gender-based violence in South Africa

  By Jim Olang

  Women for Change, a South African women’s rights organization, launched a petition calling for the cancellation of Grammy-winning artist Chris Brown’s December 2024 Johannesburg performances due to his history of domestic abuse. The change.org petition, which surfaced on Oct. 2, 2024, asks concert promoters and the government to “reconsider” allowing Brown to perform at the FNB Stadium, the largest stadium in Africa, where over 94,000 tickets sold out in less than two hours. The controversy refl