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Happy Birthday President Cleveland!!
Stephen Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th President of the United States of America, served from March 4, 1885, until March 4, 1889, and again from March 4, 1893, until March 4, 1897. Grover, as he was always known, was born on March 18, 1837, in Caldwell, New Jersey, as the fifth of nine children. His father was a Presbyterian minister, who died when he was 16, forcing Grover to forgo his remaining education to help support his family.

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Oil Tanker and Cargo Ship Collide in the North Sea
A US oil tanker carrying jet fuel and a cargo ship carrying highly toxic chemicals with a Portuguese flag collided in the North Sea. One crew member of the Portuguese-flagged ship remains missing, while all other crew members on both vessels were rescued, with some injuries. It is confirmed that some jet fuel has leaked into the water but the full environmental damage is not yet known. An investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing. Pray for safety. Pray for containment of the dangerous chemicals and fuel.

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13 Killed in Flood in Argentina
At least 13 individuals are dead after a flood in the port city of Bahía Blanca, Argentina. The flooding, which was caused by eight hours of nonstop rain, destroyed roads and bridges and left many buildings flooded. The flooding also knocked out power and forced areas, including hospitals, to evacuate. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for all affected. Pray for safety and healing.

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Christopher Sepulvado was scheduled to be executed on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Louisiana State Penitentiary near Angola, Louisiana. He has died while awaiting his execution date, at the age of 81. Christoper was convicted and sentenced to death for murdering his six-year-old stepson Wesley Allen Mercer on March 8, 1992, in Mansfield, Louisiana. Read more here.

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15 Injured in Accidental South Korea Bombing
Fifteen people were injured in Pocheon, South Korea, near the North Korean border, after two South Korean Air Force planes accidentally dropped eight bombs on civilian areas. Two of the fifteen were seriously injured. An investigation is ongoing, however, at least one plane had entered the wrong coordinates. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for all affected.

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Shawn Grate was given an Ohio execution date of Wednesday, March 19, 2025, however, there are appeals ongoing in his case and his execution will not be carried out. Forty-eight-year-old Shawn was sentenced to death for the murders of 43-year-old Stacey Stanley and 29-year-old Elizabeth Griffith in Ashland Ohio. Read more here.

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1 Killed in Australian Flood
At least one person was killed, and at least a dozen others injured, after a cyclone caused flooding and other damage in Queensland and New South Wales. The storm knocked down power lines and trees. Dozens of individuals had to be rescued from their homes and cars. Pray for the family of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for all affected.

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Increased Tensions in South Sudan
In 2018, two leaders signed a peace agreement that ended a five-year civil war that had resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. However, tensions remained high in the region and are increasing, prompting the United States to order all non-emergency staff to leave the country. Pray for peace. Pray for the families of the deceased and all affected by the civil war.

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International Death Penalty News 2025, Issue 10: India, Iran, Philippines, United States of America

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Over 1,000 Killed in Syria
Over 1,000 Syrians, a large number of which were Christians, were murdered over several days. The massacres were taped and posted online. In December, then-President Bashar Assad was removed from power and replaced with current Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was once a member of ISIS and currently is part of a US-designated terrorist group. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for all affected. Pray for peace.

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Pope Francis in Hospital
Eight-eight-year-old Pope Francis has been admitted to a hospital, where he will remain for as long as necessary. The Vatican announced that the Pope has a "polymicrobial infection" of his respiratory tract. He is considered stable but in need of rest to fully heal. Pray for his health.