Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Ancient Christian Church Found in Armenia
Archaeologists recently discovered a fourth-century church. It is believed to be one of the oldest Christian Churches in the world. The church was found at the Artaxata site in the Ararat Plain, where researchers have been digging since 2018. Armenia is believed to have established the first Christian state in 301 AD after King Tiridates III converted to Christianity.

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Lawrence Alfred Landrum was scheduled to be executed on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, near Mansfield, Ohio. His execution is rescheduled to October 13, 2027. Sixty-three-year-old Lawrence is convicted of murdering 84-year-old Harold White, on September 19, 1985, near Chillicothe, Ohio. Read more here.

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Historic Church Burns in Chile
The historic Church of Saint Francis in Iquique, Chile, was burned and its steeple collapsed. The Catholic Church was constructed mostly of wood and dated back to the 17th century. Officials are currently investigating the cause of the fire. Twelve firefighters worked to stop the fire but were unsuccessful. No one was killed in the fire. Pray for all affected.

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Air Strike Kills 23 in Sudan
At least 23 people died, and over 40 others were injured, in an air strike by the Sudanese army in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The air strike targeted the main camp of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The Sudanese army and the Rapdi Support Forces have been in a civil war for the last 18 months. Several of those killed were traders, shoppers, and local residents. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for a quick and peaceful resolution.

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20 Miners Killed in Pakistan
Gunmen opened fire at a coal mine in Baluchistan province in southwestern Pakistan resulting in the deaths of at least 20 individuals. The shooting occurred at the worker's accommodation area of ht mine. At least six others were injured in the shooting. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the wounded. Pray for peace.

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Robert Leslie Roberson III is scheduled to be executed at 6 pm local time, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Huntsville, Texas. Fifty-seven-year-old Robert is convicted of the murder of his two-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis, on January 31, 2002, in Palestine, Texas. Read more here.

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Flooding Kills 8 in Brazil
At least eight people are dead after a violent storm hit Brazil after a long, 165-day drought. The storm brought with it heavy rain and strong winds. Thousands of people remain without power. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for those without power and all others affected.

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Ongoing Warfare Between Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon
Dozens of people have been killed and many more injured, in ongoing attacks between Israel and its surrounding nations. Each side claims they were carrying out precision strikes on opposition troops, however, several of those killed and injured are civilians. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the wounded. Pray for all affected. Pray for peace.

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International Death Penalty News 2024, Issue 40:India, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United States of America

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Slide 1

Ancient Christian Church Found in Armenia
Archaeologists recently discovered a fourth-century church. It is believed to be one of the oldest Christian Churches in the world. The church was found at the Artaxata site in the Ararat Plain, where researchers have been digging since 2018. Armenia is believed to have established the first Christian state in 301 AD after King Tiridates III converted to Christianity.

LLandrumOH

Lawrence Alfred Landrum was scheduled to be executed on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, near Mansfield, Ohio. His execution is rescheduled to October 13, 2027. Sixty-three-year-old Lawrence is convicted of murdering 84-year-old Harold White, on September 19, 1985, near Chillicothe, Ohio. Read more here.

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Historic Church Burns in Chile
The historic Church of Saint Francis in Iquique, Chile, was burned and its steeple collapsed. The Catholic Church was constructed mostly of wood and dated back to the 17th century. Officials are currently investigating the cause of the fire. Twelve firefighters worked to stop the fire but were unsuccessful. No one was killed in the fire. Pray for all affected.

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Air Strike Kills 23 in Sudan
At least 23 people died, and over 40 others were injured, in an air strike by the Sudanese army in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The air strike targeted the main camp of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The Sudanese army and the Rapdi Support Forces have been in a civil war for the last 18 months. Several of those killed were traders, shoppers, and local residents. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for a quick and peaceful resolution.

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20 Miners Killed in Pakistan
Gunmen opened fire at a coal mine in Baluchistan province in southwestern Pakistan resulting in the deaths of at least 20 individuals. The shooting occurred at the worker's accommodation area of ht mine. At least six others were injured in the shooting. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the wounded. Pray for peace.

RRobertson

Robert Leslie Roberson III is scheduled to be executed at 6 pm local time, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Huntsville, Texas. Fifty-seven-year-old Robert is convicted of the murder of his two-year-old daughter Nikki Curtis, on January 31, 2002, in Palestine, Texas. Read more here.

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Flooding Kills 8 in Brazil
At least eight people are dead after a violent storm hit Brazil after a long, 165-day drought. The storm brought with it heavy rain and strong winds. Thousands of people remain without power. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for those without power and all others affected.

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Ongoing Warfare Between Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon
Dozens of people have been killed and many more injured, in ongoing attacks between Israel and its surrounding nations. Each side claims they were carrying out precision strikes on opposition troops, however, several of those killed and injured are civilians. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the wounded. Pray for all affected. Pray for peace.

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International Death Penalty News 2024, Issue 40:India, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United States of America

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