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Gulf states poised to bail Britain out of energy crisis

Grant Shapps visited the Gulf States in his search to help “keep the lights on”. Lees verder

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Finland joins Nato: Russia vows to retaliate as alliance expands

The Times April 4: Event: Russia threatened to take military “countermeasures” against Nato after Finland became the western alliance’s 31st member, as analysts predicted increased deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in the Arctic and High North. Finland’s membership will nearly … Lees verder

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Don’t provoke ‘thin-skinned’ Putin, says former Nato secretary general

Event Western allies must avoid provoking “thin-skinned” President Putin who now has a “messianic obsession” with Russian greatness, a former Nato secretary general has said. Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, who led the alliance between 1999 and 2003, said Britain … Lees verder

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Prayers as a way to serve those in difficulties

When we look back at the infant church in Jerusalem, their reputation was not only for breaking bread, and the Apostles’ doctrine, but for prayer. They were a community that prayed often. They prayed individually. They prayed in meetings together. … Lees verder

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Russian ‘nuclear tsunami’ will wipe out Britain, Kremlin-backed media threatens

The Times, May 2, 2022 Event Russian state television has issued a chilling warning that Moscow could wipe out Britain with a nuclear tsunami in retaliation for supporting Ukraine. In his Sunday evening primetime show, the Channel One anchor Dmitry … Lees verder

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In the springtime it’s easy to see God’s love

It’s natural to feel good on a lovely day, surrounded by beauty, and to feel not-so-good on a dreary day. Which ought to make us pause, because what comes “naturally” generally comes from the flesh and we should consider it … Lees verder

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Biden accuses Russia of genocide in Ukraine

Event U.S. President Joe Biden said for the first time on Tuesday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amounts to genocide, a significant escalation of the president’s rhetoric. Biden used the term genocide in a speech at an ethanol plant in … Lees verder

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Northern Hemisphere time of Spring & War in Ukraine

Normally in the Northern Hemisphere at least, this is a time of spring, renewal and hope, a timely reminder of the coming of God’s kingdom and the restoration of all things. But this year just seems a little different. The … Lees verder

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Israel ready to export gas to Europe via Egypt in September

Jerusalem Post, April 7, 2022 Israel is preparing to step into the gap in Europe’s energy market left by sanctions on Russian natural gas as soon as this summer, Energy Minister Karin Elharrar said on Thursday. “The European energy market is facing … Lees verder

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US adds $800m in military aid to Ukraine, including drones, anti-tank weapons

The US will send an additional $800 million in military aid to Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded for Washington’s further help in staving off the Russian invasion in an address to a joint session of Congress. The latest … Lees verder

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