Essay: West Africa’s coast was a haven for piracy and illegal fishing – how technology is changing the picture

IFESINACHI OKAFOR-YARWOOD, in an article first published on The Conversation, looks at the progress being made in addressing security threats off West Africa’s coast…
More Americans pray in their car than in a place of worship, survey finds

United States RNS Despite reports of declining worship attendance and religious affiliation, six in 10 Americans say that they pray, a new survey reports. A higher percentage – 85 per cent – say they engage in a spiritual practice to connect with a higher power, whether prayer, meditation, mindfulness, reciting affirmations or spiritually based yoga. Prayer is the […]