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Slavery in the United Kingdom

23 Oct 2015
Last Friday, the country’s first anti-slavery commissioner spoke out against the treatment of modern-day slavery victims by the UK authorities. Kevin Hyland said officers don’t know how to handle victims and there could be as many…

Prayer for steelworkers

23 Oct 2015
Revd Peter Vickers, a chaplain working at a Tata Steel site where 900 jobs are being axed, is asking Christians to pray for those facing uncertainty, saying, ‘You've got fear of what is going to happen;…

Germany: anti-migrant protests and violence

23 Oct 2015
Every Monday evening thousands gather in front of Dresden’s Opera House carrying German flags and singing nationalist songs. One protester said he fears German traditions are being eroded by Muslims. Elsewhere violent attacks and hate speeches…

Hungary: Prime Minister Orban calls on EU to change immigration policies

23 Oct 2015
Viktor Orban urged European leaders to change their immigration policies and involve voters in a debate about the continent's future; otherwise they face a political crisis. Hungary built a steel fence along its borders with Serbia…