‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 11 News, Spoilers: Some Emergency Room Action in ‘When I Grow Up’

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 11 News, Spoilers: Some Emergency Room Action in ‘When I Grow Up’
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Derek tells Meredith what he feels, on Grey’s Anatomy.

Christian Post Report – The last episode of the hit medical TV drama series “Grey’s Anatomy” somehow gave fans the relief when they found out that Derek (Patrick Dempsey) is really in love with Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and that he can’t live without her.

Now that McDreamy is back on her side at Grey Sloan, some other interesting stories are about to happen in this week’s showing.

Titled “When I Grow Up,” a synopsis was posted on The Futon Critic and it indicated that the health establishment will host a school field trip. For what seems to be a fun-filled excursion, the tour will take into a dramatic turn when the kids witness the arrival of two injured local cops into the emergency room.

TV Line reports that Callie (Sara Ramirez) will be doing a surgery operation on the police captain named Jack. The character is played by “Southland” and “The Returned” actor Kevin Alejandro. Although the actor is only signed up for one guest appearance, the media outlet said that the character might be getting a recurring a role in the ABC series.

Still discussing about the field trip, the summary from TFC said that Stephanie (Jerrika Hinton) will “set her eyes” on one of the kids’ chaperones. According to reports, actor Taylor John Smith from “Hawaii Five-O” will take on the role of the said debonair.

And then there’s Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) who is about to “face her feelings” for Owen (Kevin McKidd), tonight on “Grey’s Anatomy” Season 11, this Thursday, April 2 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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‘A.D. The Bible Continues’ Review: A Biblically Accurate Adventure With a Diverse Cast

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‘A.D. The Bible Continues’ Review: A Biblically Accurate Adventure With a Diverse Cast
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The mini-series, “The Bible” will air sequel, “A.D.: Beyond the Bible” on NBC.

Christian Post Report – “A.D. – The Bible Continues” premieres on Sunday, April 5, to coincide with the Easter holiday. It’s a time of celebration for Christians, and the new series from Mark Burnett and Roma Downey captures the turmoil and emotions of those witnesses to the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ.

The series opens with the final moments of Jesus’ life played out: charges of blasphemy brought by the High Priest, Pontius Pilate washing his hands of accountability in Jesus’ death, and the crucifixion. Viewers are introduced to a man desperately trying to spare his own life in the midst of accusations and absolute turmoil.

One problem, though, is that unless a viewer is familiar with the biblical account of the resurrection, the characters may seem confusing, given that their names are not used until much later in the episode. How can one distinguish between Herod and Pilate, John and Peter, all key figures in the post-resurrection story? Hopefully this will be resolved and made more clear as the series moves along.

However, Claudia, Pontius Pilate’s wife was a stand-out character who had some memorable dialogue.

“Killing Him won’t be the end of it,” Claudia warns her husband Pilate as he is deciding whether to sentence Jesus to death.

This was one of the best lines in the episode, as she takes a stand against her husband’s actions and openly defies him. This is also the case with Joseph of Arimathea, another sympathetic character whose sympathy for Jesus and Mary, His mother, is rare given the mood of the time. The simple act of offering his own tomb for Jesus to be buried in is heart-wrenching since Mary has just seen her baby boy brutally executed. It’s a sincerely touching moment. There are intense performances by each and every cast member who bring an additional element to the series.

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A scene from the new NBC series, “A.D.: The Bible Continues,” which airs on 12 consecutive Sundays beginning Easter weekend 2015.

“A.D.” follows Burnett and Downey’s initial “The Bible” series, which did remarkable on the small screen. The couple has a great sense of purpose in releasing “A.D.” on Easter Sunday, which is to continue spreading the message of the Gospel. “A.D.” is done in the same manner as “The Bible” yet incorporates CGI to represent the Holy Spirit, which is heavily featured in the series. Yet in the premiere, it’s easy to be confused, as the Spirit is represented by a flash of light, and then a soldier appears at the tomb as a separate light glows from within the tomb.

The series’ initial episode is dramatic and while it takes some liberties with the characters’ representations and thoughts, the Bible is closely adhered to. The diverse cast presents a real-life accuracy of the time period, which is what Burnett and Downey had hoped for in their casting decisions.

“A.D.” premieres Sunday, April 5, on NBC.

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season 8 News, Spoilers: Sheldon and Leonard Take a Trip to George Lucas’ Ranch

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season 8 News, Spoilers: Sheldon and Leonard Take a Trip to George Lucas’ Ranch
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The cast of The Big Bang Theory

Christian Post Report – CBS’ hit sit-com TV series “The Big Bang Theory” will finally return this week with yet another brand new episode.

Titled “The Skywalker Incursion,” followers of the show might already have some idea on what this particular segment will focus on. In a synopsis posted by The Futon Critic, it was indicated that Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) will see the invitation to speak at UC Berkeley as a chance for them to finally meet an idol.

According to Hollywood Hills (via Latin Post), the two geniuses will try to sneak from the event to meet their film maker idol, George Lucas.

In a promo video provided by the network, Sheldon was seen with Leonard in a car as they drove towards the Star Wars maker’s place.

“I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it!” exclaims the physicist in the video.

But things won’t be as smooth as from what they expect when it was later revealed in the teaser that Sheldon will get chased by security guards with Tasers around the ranch.

They probably have let themselves in without an invitation.

Moreover, the summary from TFC indicates that Bernadette (Melissa Rauch) and Howard (Simon Helberg) will be battling over “the fate of his Dr. Who TARDIS.” To put an end on the dispute, Raj (Kunal Nayyar) and Amy (Mayim Bialik) will offer a game of ping pong.

The reports also indicated the stars slated to appear on the show including Tate Ellington as Mitchell, and actors Michael Dempsey and Mark Barrett as security guards.

“The Big Bang Theory” Season 8 airs Thursday, at 8 p.m. on CBS.

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‘Heroes Reborn’ News: Masi Oka Returning as Hiro Nakamura

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‘Heroes Reborn’ News: Masi Oka Returning as Hiro Nakamura
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Masi Oka as Hiro Nakamura

Christian Post Report – “Heroes” fans have been hoping for more of the original cast members to reprise their roles in “Heroes Reborn.” Though we won’t be seeing fan favorites Hayden Panettiere back as the indestructible cheerleader Claire, Zachary Quinto as villain Sylar, or Ali Larter as Niki Sanders, one of the original ‘Heroes’ has been recently confirmed to be back in the reboot.

Masi Oka, who played space-time manipulator Hiro Nakamura on “Heroes,” will reprise his role as a guest star. Oka is currently a series regular in “Hawaii Five-0.”

“I’m excited to return to my ‘Heroes’ roots,” Oka said in a press release. “Hiro Nakamura was such an inspirational role to play, and I’m hoping the fans will enjoy seeing him back on TV.”

Jack Coleman also returns as Jack Bennett, also known as “the man with the horn-rimmed glasses.” New cast members include Ryan Guzman (“The Boy Next Door”), Zachary Levi (“Chuck”), Robbie Kay (“Once Upon a Time”), Danika Yarosh (“Shameless”), Judith Shekoni (“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn- Part 2”), Kiki Sukezane (“Death Yankee 3”), Henry Zebrowski (“A to Z”) and Gatlin Green (“Criminal Minds”).

The series comes from executive producers Tim Kring, James Middleton and Peter Elkoff, and “chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover that they possess extraordinary abilities.” It will run for 13 episodes and will feature a brand-new story and set of characters.

“We are thrilled to have Masi back in the ‘Heroes’ family. The character of Hiro Nakamura was such a huge part of the first series’ success, and a gigantic fan favorite. We felt the fans would really love seeing him back in action again,” King said in a statement.

“Heroes Reborn” is set to premiere sometime in 2015 on NBC. However, prior to the premiere, fans will be able to tune into an online prequel to the series titled “Heroes Reborn: Digital Series” on Hulu and NBC’s other digital platforms.

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British PM David Cameron Says ‘Christian Message Is the Bedrock of a Good Society;’ Critics Say PM’s Easter Column Is an Attempt to ‘Woo Christians’ Ahead of May 7 Elections

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British PM David Cameron Says ‘Christian Message Is the Bedrock of a Good Society;’ Critics Say PM’s Easter Column Is an Attempt to ‘Woo Christians’ Ahead of May 7 Elections
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron (Photo: Reuters/Leon Neal/Pool)

Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron gives a speech at an election rally at The Corsham School in Chippenham, south west England, March 30, 2015.

Christian Post Report – British Prime Minister David Cameron has written an Easter Message where he said that even though he can’t call himself a “model church-going, God-fearing Christian,” he relies strongly on his faith, and believes that Christianity is “the bedrock of a good society.”

Some, such as Madeleine Teahan, the associate editor of the Catholic Herald, have said that the message is an attempt to “woo Christians” ahead of the general elections.

Cameron wrote in an article for Premier Christianity that all people can celebrate the values of Easter, which he identified as “compassion, forgiveness, kindness, hard work and responsibility.”

He added that according to his beliefs, “the Christian message is the bedrock of a good society,” because compassion “is the center piece of a good community.” The British PM added that faith is an inspiration for millions of people to make a positive difference in their communities.

Cameron argued that he has attempted to lead his administration by those principles, such as helping the poorest and most vulnerable of people in society through tax cuts.

He also noted that he’s had disagreements with many in the Anglican Communion on some of the positions he’s taken up, specifically his support for gay marriage.

“I know that some disagree with those policies — including a number within the Church of England. But I would urge those individuals not to dismiss the people who proposed those policies as devoid of morality — or assume those policies are somehow amoral themselves,” Cameron asserted.

Both the Church of England and the Catholic Church in the U.K. have opposed Cameron on certain issues, notably the legalization of same-sex marriage, which became law in 2014.

Cameron concluded his article by stating what he believes is the “heart of the Christian message:”

“I hope everyone can share in the belief of trying to lift people up rather than count people out. Those values and principles are not the exclusive preserve of one faith or religion. They are something I hope everyone in our country believes.”

He continued: “Easter is all about remembering the importance of change, responsibility, and doing the right thing for the good of our children. And today, that message matters more than ever.”

Teahan argued that Cameron’s article is an attempt to “woo Christians” ahead of the U.K. general elections, which are scheduled for May 7.

She said that despite the wording in his article, Cameron is “scared of proclaiming his Christianity.”

The associate editor of the Catholic Herald criticized his presentation of the Christian message and Easter, adding: “What’s ironic here is that the prime minister, through trying to convey he is not afraid to call himself Christian, has actually communicated that he seems terrified to identify as one. The prime minister is entitled to hold whatever religious beliefs he wants and should stand by them rather than cynically trying to woo the Christian vote ahead of May 7.”

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‘Scandal’ Season 4 News, Spoilers: Jake Won’t Go Down Without a Fight, Olivia in Big Trouble With an Ex

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‘Scandal’ Season 4 News, Spoilers: Jake Won’t Go Down Without a Fight, Olivia in Big Trouble With an Ex
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ABC’s “Scandal” Season 4

Christian Post Report – Things are definitely getting more intense and exciting as the fourth season of the hit political drama TV series “Scandal” continues to air this week with episode titled “Honor Thy Father.”

Spoiler reports from Carter Matt indicated that Olivia (Kerry Washington) and her gladiators will face a big challenge in this particular episode as it was indicated that a congressman will desperately call for their help with regards to his father’s nearing execution date.

But this won’t be the only thing that Liv and her gladiators will be facing. David Rosen (Joshua Malina) will be strengthening his case against the B613 by hiring the secret organization’s former agents.

In relation to B613, a report from Penn Live pointed out that Jake Ballard (Scott Foley) will transform from the man whom Pope has known to someone that will threaten to kill everyone on his path.

According to the site, Liv’s ex-flame and former B613 agent won’t be “going down without a fight” as he takes on a mission that would likely involve David Rosen’s issues.

In a preview provided by ABC, Jake was seen showing his true colors to everyone.

“If someone comes after me, I’ll kill them. And then, I’ll kill Liv,” Jake gave an ominous warning.

Followers of the hit series might already be getting some hints that that the current season could see the demise of one or two of its characters, and as Carter Matt speculated, it could either be Jake or Rosen.

“Scandal” Season 4 upcoming episode, “Honor Thy Father,” will also see guest appearances from actors Portia de Rossi and George Newber, this Thursday at 9 p.m. on ABC.

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Garissa University College Attacked by Al-Shabaab; 70 Dead Including Christians

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Garissa University College Attacked by Al-Shabaab; 70 Dead Including Christians
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Kenya Defence Forces soldiers move behind a thicket in Garissa town in this photograph taken from a mobile phone April 2, 2015.

Christian Post Report – Update: April 2, 12:10 PM: Seventy people were killed and 79 others wounded after masked gunmen associated with the Al-Shabaab terror group attacked Garissa University in Kenya early Thursday morning. The Kenya National Disaster Operation Center confirmed late Thursday that over 500 students have been rescued. The university is located near Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city.

Masked gunmen attacked a university near Nairobi, Kenya, Thursday morning, killing at least 70 people and wounding many others, including several Christians.

“I have [already] counted 14 bodies of dead people being carried out of the campus by a Red Cross ambulance, and they include two of our officers who were also killed. We are finding it difficult to access the compound because some of the attackers are on top of a building and are firing at us whenever we try to gain entry,” a policeman told Daily Mail Online.

The group known as al-Shabaab, a jihadist terrorist group based in Somalia, claimed responsibility for the massacre and said that they had numerous hostages before police were finally able to gain control and help the victims.

“We sorted people out and released the Muslims,” Sheikh Abdiasis Abu Musab, the group’s military operations spokesman told Reuters. “There are many dead bodies of Christians inside the building. We are also holding many Christians alive. Fighting still goes on inside the college.”

It took officials eight hours to regain control of the university, and at least one member of al-Shabaab had been arrested. The exact total number of assailants is not known, but one blogger told CNN affiliate NTV that there were “probably more than 10. We believe the attackers were wearing something close to military fatigues.”

“They surrounded the mosque … we don’t know why they were surrounding the mosque,” blogger Robert Alai Onyango said.

From there, the gunmen moved into a girls’ hostel and began firing. At least 300 students managed to escape and seek refuge at a Kenya Defense Forces camp. The university has 700 students from across the country and is the only place of higher education in the area.

“It was horrible, there was shooting everywhere,” Augustine Alanga, a student at the university, told BBC’s “Newsday.”

Sixty-five people were wounded and four were airlifted to Nairobi for immediate treatment.

“We have 49 casualties so far, all with bullet and (shrapnel) wounds,” a doctor at Garissa hospital told Reuters.

Students had been warned that an attack could be imminent because strangers had been seen in the town and were suspected to be terrorists. Unfortunately, that warning came true despite the college being closed.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Release Date, Specs Rumors: What Features Can We Expect?

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Release Date, Specs Rumors: What Features Can We Expect?

Samsung is expected to be bringing in strengthened specs later in the year when it debuts the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 with higher quality features compared to its predecessor.

Christian Post Report – Rumors have escalated Samsung may release its next generation phablet in late 2015 with its Samsung Galaxy Note 5, expected to feature as many specifications as the Japanese electronics conglomerate can include.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung may be upping the ante on super AMOLED technology from the Galaxy Note 4 and prepping the Galaxy Note 5 with 4K resolution. The 4K display technology, rumored to also be included in the Galaxy S7 smartphone handset when it launches in 2016, is set to go mainstream for a majority of devices within the year. This means, users are likely to see the Galaxy Note 5 sporting 4K resolution in a 5.9 inch phablet.

One of the improvements Samsung is likely to visit on their upcoming flagship device will be a suitable battery to go with its more advanced resolution. With a 4K screen eating up more battery life, users may expect a more powerful 4,000 mAh cell to increase the Galaxy Note 5’s power by as much as 20 percent.

According to the team working on projects involving PC Oculus Rift VR, the Galaxy Note 5 will feature Virtual Reality functionality to make it a perfect companion for the VR headset, and with Samsung having earlier unveiled wireless charging capabilities for its Galaxy S6, users should expect the Galaxy Note 5 phablet to sport this capability, as well.

Gadget analysts are suggesting the Galaxy Note 5 may have Samsung’s first ever 20MP rear facing camera, and a 5MP front shooter. With Samsung’s rival Apple heavily promoting its Apple Watch’s Force Touch technology, Samsung may be beefing up its devices’ TouchID function, and adding a higher end retinal scanning security capability into the bargain.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is expected to be available in stores by the fourth quarter of 2015, and while no price point information has been leaked so far, speculations run on a non-contract retail price of between $900 to $1,000 when the Galaxy Note 5 hits the market.

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Washed Clean: Serving the Master

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John 13:1-17, 31-35

Christian Post Report – This was not their first Passover Feast, but it would be their last with the Master. The disciples didn’t know that, though, when they gathered in the upper room for the meal. The seder reminded them of the lambs’ blood painted on their ancestors’ doorposts. The presence of that blood had saved the Jews from the death angel (Ex. 12:23 NLT) and convinced Pharaoh to let them leave Egypt and slavery. The disciples didn’t understand that their Rabbi was the sacrificial Lamb whose blood would soon be painted across their hearts. His blood would forever free them and us from slavery to sin and death.

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    Dr. Charles F. Stanley (File).

As the meal was being served, Jesus stood up. All eyes followed Him as He took off His outer clothing and wrapped a towel around His waist. The men wondered what He was doing but didn’t dare ask. After filling a bowl with water, the Lord kneeled and began to wash the first disciple’s feet. Then He moved to the next one and the next.

Had Jesus lost His mind? They exchanged nervous glances and squirmed as their Master’s hands touched their feet. How could He debase Himself with such an intimate, lowly act? They’d never dream of doing such a thing. Please don’t, they wanted to say. Let a servant do this.

Peter, always the spokesman, tried to stop Him. Jesus assured him that someday he’d understand, but for now, the washing must be allowed. In that case, do my hands and head, too, Peter said. But Jesus pointed out that only his feet needed washing, since he had bathed already for the feast.

Jesus knew, of course, that one of these friends wasn’t clean. For three years, Judas had seen Jesus up close, serving, teaching, loving. But despite the privilege of witnessing all this firsthand, Judas had his own agenda and priorities. So with feet freshly washed by the hands of God, the betrayer would soon lead soldiers and religious officials to where they could arrest Him.

Jesus washed the disciples’ feet in order to set an example of love and service. When He said that disciples are not above their Master, He also had us in mind. With no earthly or cosmic reason to be humble, Jesus made Himself nothing and modeled humility for us. He commands us to do the same out of love for Him and others.

News like that can be as hard to swallow as the bitter herbs of the seder. Faced with a roomful of feet that need washing, how eager are we to take up our towels? Serving for us might mean driving an elderly friend to appointments, visiting regularly with the sick, helping a single mom with her children or home repairs. This Easter, may we reach out to others with eager hands and hearts washed clean by the blood of the Master.

– LeAnne Benfield Martin

Used with permission from In Touch Ministries, Inc. © 2015
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Al-Qaeda Frees 300 Prisoners in Yemen; Houthi Rebels Storm Presidential Palace as Saudi Arabia Escalates Attacks to Defend Yemeni Gov’t

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Al-Qaeda Frees 300 Prisoners in Yemen; Houthi Rebels Storm Presidential Palace as Saudi Arabia Escalates Attacks to Defend Yemeni Gov’t
Followers of the Houthi group demonstrate against the Saudi-led air strikes on Yemen in Sanaa April 1, 2015. (Photo: Reuters/Khaled Abdullah)

Followers of the Houthi group demonstrate against the Saudi-led air strikes on Yemen in Sanaa April 1, 2015.

Christian Post Report – Terror group al-Qaeda has reportedly freed close to 300 prisoners in Yemen as it battles for control over territory. Houthi rebels have meanwhile stormed the presidential palace in Aden, despite airstrikes by a Saudi-led coalition seeking to protect what it says is a legitimate government.

The Telegraph reported on Thursday that while the identity of those freed from Al Mukalla prison is not yet clear, several reports have said they include well-known jihadis.

Houthi rebels, supporting former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh, took over the capital of Sanaa in 2014, and are looking to overthrow the rule of President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, who insists he’s still in power.

Saudi Arabia has backed Hadi’s government and has launched military operations against the rebels.

BBC News reported on Thursday that Houthi rebels managed to break into the presidential palace in Aden following heavy clashes, which involved tanks and armored vehicles.

While Hadi has already fled to Saudi Arabia to seek refuge, Aden was recognized as his last seat of power in the country.

Iran has also been accused by several Gulf States of supporting the Houthi rebels with financial and military support, though the government of President Hassan Rouhani has denied the claims.

BBC noted that there are several warring factions in Yemen — the Shia-led Houthis, who are seeking control of the entire country; forces loyal to President Hadi, who is backed by Saudi Arabia; al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, which is opposed to both Hadi and the Houthis rebels; and the recently emerged Yemen offshoot of ISIS, which is seeking to eclipse al-Qaeda.

UNICEF said that the weakest members of society are paying the highest price in the ongoing war, and said that least 62 children have been killed and another 30 have been injured in fighting in the space of a week.

“Children are in desperate need of protection, and all parties to the conflict should do all in their power to keep children safe,” said Julien Harneis, UNICEF Yemen Representative.

“The escalation in violence and the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation is exacerbating already precarious conditions for children in the country, with widespread food insecurity, severe acute malnutrition and increased rates of child recruitment,” the report added.

UNICEF said that it’s working to provide essentials such as water, sanitation and health supplies, as well as vaccinations, nutrition, education, psychosocial and mine awareness programs to affected children.

Yemen (Photo: Reuters/Khaled Abdullah)

Followers of the Houthi group demonstrate against the Saudi-led air strikes on Yemen, in Sanaa, Yemen, April 1, 2015.

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