IRAN: At least 20 people died, 51 were injured and nearly 1,000 were arrested in recent protests demanding freedom.
TURKEY detained 357 Islamic State suspects on Dec 30, after a deadly clash in Yalova province, where three police officers and six IS militants died. Nine other security officers were injured.
JAPAN experienced several earthquakes, including one measuring at 6.2 magnitude on Tuesday.
CUBA reported at least 32 of their officers died in the US operation to seize President Nicolás Maduro of VENEZUELA and his wife, Cilia, and transport them to New York to face arms and drug trafficking charges.
PERU: Two trains collided carrying tourists to Machu Picchu Dec 31. A railroad worker was killed and some 30 passengers were injured.
USA: California continues to suffer from floods, high tides and heavy rain.
Loving Father, please rescue those who are trapped, in danger or missing. Heal those who are injured, comfort those who mourn, provide for those in need, and rebuild the lives of those who have lost much. In the midst of terror, bring peace through Your love. Speak to those who fear for the future, and show them Your plan for their salvation. Do all these things in such a way that they will know You are the One who did that. When they cry out to You, answer them. Place within every soul a deep thirst for You. Remove every barrier to salvation and give the lost courage to choose You as Savior and Lord. Bring loving Christians to them to share Your Good News. For Christians who are injured or who have lost loved ones, please carry them through this difficult time like only You can. Renew their strength and empower them to encourage others around them who are also hurting, offering them hope, a safe shoulder to cry on, and the way to salvation. Bless Christians so abundantly they will also abundantly bless others in need, as they share Your good news with the lost. Bring forth a mighty movement of Your Spirit all across each of these nations, leading thousands to faith in You. Open the eyes of the spiritually blind to see You as You truly are, and awaken every heart to Your love. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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