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		Christians Slaughtered in Nigerian Village - March 9, 2010 Mar 9, 2010 They came under the cover of night in the early hours of Sunday, March 7, 2010. The residents of Dogo na Hauwa, a small village in central Nigeria, were sleeping. The Muslim Fulani attackers first set traps on all possible escape routes then fired into the air to wake up the villagers, members of the Berom tribe. As they attempted to flee, they were cut down. It is estimated that at least 528 were killed.
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		Conservatives Recant on Plan to Change Lyrics to 'O Canada" March 8, 2010 Mar 8, 2010 In the Throne Speech of March 3, 2010 the Conservative Government promised to examine the official words for Canada’s national anthem, specifically looking at making changes to one line. If the change was adopted, the lyrics “in all thy sons command” would revert to the 1908 original “Thou dost in us command.” According to Industry Minister Tony Clement, the government had received some complaints about the official line and a suggestion that more gender-neutral wording be found.
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		Bible Distribution Leads to Human Rights Complaint - March 5, 2010 Mar 5, 2010 A complaint to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has been lodged over the distribution of Bibles to Grade 5 students by Gideons in the Niagara Region. Rene and Anna Chouinard contend that the public board should not have allowed the Gideons to hand out New Testaments over the past 12 years.
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		Jarome Iginla -- The Man Behind the Golden Goal -- March 4, 2010 Mar 4, 2010 There is a reason why a point is given in hockey not only for a goal, but for an assist as well – most goals are set up by somebody else. That was certainly the case in Sunday’s golden moment. It is a rare Canadian who hasn’t seen the Golden Goal, scored by Sid “the Kid” Crosby at the 7:40 mark of sudden death overtime. Almost as many Canadians will know that the puck was perfectly passed to Crosby by Jarome Iginla, star forward of the Calgary Flames.
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		Christians Protest Killings in Iraq - March 3, 2010 Mar 3, 2010 This past Sunday, February 28, Christians in Iraq took to the streets to protest the killings and kidnappings of believers, something that has been on the increase recently. Iraqi elections are scheduled for this coming Sunday and it is felt that the killings are designed to frighten Christians away from the polls.
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		Ethiopian Authorities Concoct New Charge against Christian, Feb 18, 2010 Feb 22, 2010 NAIROBI, Kenya, February 18 (CDN) — Prosecutors and police are trying to concoct a terrorism case against an Ethiopian convert from Islam who has been jailed since May without formal charges, Christian leaders said.
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		Islamic Militants Murder Christian Leader January 26, 2010 Feb 10, 2010 Al Shabaab extremists threaten widow of slain pastor of underground church.
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		Spike in Anti-Christian Violence Feared before Burma Elections - January 21, 2010 Jan 21, 2010 CHIANG MAI, Thailand, January 21 (CDN) — As Burma’s military junta gears up for its first parliamentary election in two decades this year, observers fear attacks on the Christian minority could intensify.
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		Church Planter attacked in India Dec 17, 2009 Pastor Anil, is out of the hospital and recovering from injuries suffered at the hands of anti-Christian extremists.
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		News from the Frontlines of Persecution in India Dec 3, 2009 Karnataka, November 30 (Compass Direct News) – Police on Nov. 24 detained three Christians after Hindu extremists falsely accused them of forced conversion in Raghavendra Colony, Madugere, Tumkur district.
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		Islamic Extremists Execute Young Convert in Somalia Nov 24, 2009 NAIROBI, Kenya, November 23 (Compass Direct News) – Islamic extremists controlling part of the Somali capital of Mogadishu this month executed a young Christian they accused of trying to convert a 15-year-old Muslim to Christianity.
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		Recent Incidents of Persecution in India Nov 24, 2009 News briefs from the Frontlines of Persecution in India
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		Jailed for Handing Out Bibles Sep 25, 2009 Leader in Christian-Muslim relations accused of malicious distribution. By Simba Tian
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		Attack in Gujarat, India has Positive Ending Aug 26, 2009 A literacy class in the western Indian state of Gujarat was attacked by a mob of 24 men on August 11th.
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		Burmese Refugees at Risk as Thai Authorities May Force Them Back to Burma Jun 24, 2009 Alarming reports from our frontline ministry partners in Burma can barely keep pace with the horrors facing the 4,000
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		Burma Christian converts face crackdown Sep 27, 2007 Excluded from homes, villages in Buddhism-dominated nation
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TBLC News

		Student Connection Planners Jan 22, 2010 Schools, place your orders today for your FREE* 2010/2011 Student Connection Planners.
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		Day of Inspiration to be held on May 27 in Kitchener Jan 6, 2010 On Thursday, May 27, 2010 The Bible League of Canada will host a Day of Inspiration.
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		The Name of God Proclaimed Dec 17, 2009 On Friday, December 11, 2009, from coast to coast, the name El Shaddai, God All Sufficient, appeared in the Globe & Mail, Lifestyle section.
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		A Tale of Two Organizations Dec 9, 2009 In the words of Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” This in many ways mirrors the state of our global society.
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		Churches! Order your 2010 Devotional Day Planners Oct 21, 2009 Free 2010 Devotional Day Planners provided to churches across Canada.
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		Persecution Awareness Oct 2, 2009 Strength for the Battle Persecution Awareness Project for churches released.
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		Manga Mutiny -- NEW RELEASE Sep 22, 2009 September 2009 --Manga Mutiny, the third book in the Manga Messiah series has just been released!
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		Ministry Workers in India Intimidated Aug 21, 2009 On August 11, 2009, a group of 80 ministry field workers in the state of Karnataka, India were gathered together for a four-day training event for Children's Bible Clubs. Suddenly around midnight a mob of 20 Hindu extremists burst into the rented buildin
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		The League of Ordinary People May 9, 2009 Article in Lethbridge Herald by Ric Swihart
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		The Manga Messiah series continues! May 1, 2009 The Gospel message comes alive in a whole new way with the edgy manga graphic art style. Join in the excitement and order the Manga Messiah
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