Migrant crisis: Germany sends home rejected Afghans

A special flight from Germany carrying 125 deported Afghans has arrived in Kabul, in a sign that the Berlin government is taking steps to reduce the number of people seeking asylum.

Afghans have become Germany's second largest group of asylum seekers, after Syrians, with 154,000 arriving in 2015.
Those arriving in Kabul all left voluntarily, German officials said.
Hope of securing asylum in Europe has become increasingly difficult for Afghans in recent days.

Simon of Cyrene was from Libya

After being ruthlessly tortured by the Romans, Jesus was forced to carry His cross to the place where He would be crucified. At first, Jesus carried His own cross according to John 19 vs 17 But, eventually, likely due to the extreme torture He had already endured, Jesus was no longer able to carry His cross. As a result, the Roman soldiers forced another man to help Jesus carry the cross.

Matthew, Mark, and Luke all identify the man who helped Jesus carry the cross as Simon,a man from Cyrene(Matthew 27;32).Cyrene was a Greek colony and a major cultural center of Greek philosophy and medicine. The city also had a significant population of Jews and Jewish proselytes (see Acts 2;10)

Mark and Luke add that Simon “was on his way in from the country,” and Mark further adds that Simon “was the father of Alexander and Rufus.” Alexander and Rufus, therefore, must have been known to Mark’s readers. Other than these three verses in Gospel, Simon of Cyrene is nowhere else mentioned in Scripture.

There is speculation, based on some church tradition, that Simon of Cyrene later became a Christian—some theories state that he was already a follower of Christ before the crucifixion—and was a leader in the early church. There is also tradition that the Rufus mentioned in Mark 15;21 is the same Rufus mentioned in Romance 16;13. If this is the case, then it would lend credence to the idea that Simon and his family were prominent in the early church. But, again, Scripture nowhere explicitly makes this connection between the two Rufuses.
What we do know about Simon called Niger is his name.Simon is a Jewish name and Niger comes from the Latin word for “black”.  It’s safe to say he was Jewish and may have been called “Black” simply because of his looks.
Deep Research shows also that he was from a country in ancient Northern Africa (bordering Egypt) called Libya. According research,in ancient times Libya contained two countries Cyrenaica and Marmarica. Cyrene was an ancient city or country in Libya, Africa. Its location has led to many traditional depictions of Simon as an African black man. It is possible that Simon was black, but, since Scripture does not say, we cannot be sure. Simon of Cyrene was the man who helped Jesus carry the cross. For that, he is “immortalized” in the pages of Scripture. Hopefully, after receiving an extreme close-up of the suffering Jesus endured on our behalf, Simon of Cyrene also came to trust Jesus as His Savior. Simon may have borne the cross part of the way to Golgotha, but Jesus bore Simon’s sin(1 John 2;2).

Written by Mustapha Hassan
Mustapha Hassan is a Libyan and a student of History from Cairo University.He is a writer,a motivational speaker in Egypt and an entrepreneur.

Jesus Christ was a black man-Archeologist

A team of archeologists from the University of Tel Aviv have uncovered a collection of ancient scrolls in the West Bank region, near the Qumran Caves, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were originally uncovered in 1947, and which promise to shed a new light on the life and physical appearance of Jesus Christ.
 The newly found documents which are believed to have been written by a small Jewish sectarian group, called the Essenes, retraces different elements of the Old Testament and New Testament similar to the Dead Sea Scrolls, but scholars have turned their attention to a peculiar fragment which describes the birth of the Christ figure in a new light.
 

                                      Professor Hans Schummer of the University of Tel Aviv.

According to Professor hans,The manuscripts that have been dated between 408 BCE to 318 CE describe the son of Mary as of a “darker color” of skin than her parents, a revealing information admits professor Hans Schummer.
 “The infant was the color of the night” reads a part of the fragment of the scripture, “In the dark of the night, nothing could be seen of the infant except the white of his eyes” reads another excerpt.

5 Countries To Move To If Donald Trump Becomes US President

                                                   

If you are not American and you are living in fear even especuially as Donal Trump is apiring to be Ameican President,dont be afraid.

Here are views of some people below and the sentiment is trending amongst the more liberal minded and twitter equipped, as you can see:

“If Donald Trump becomes the President of the United States, I’m moving to _________ (insert country).”

The sentiment is trending amongst the more liberal minded and twitter equipped, as you can see:
Caro
@carolinmcmorrow says
"If Donald Trump wins the election next year I'm strongly considering moving to Canada"

Mike

@mikewehner says

"I know the "If that freak becomes President I'm moving to Canada" is played out, BUT... if Trump wins I'm bouncing"

 Even I have found this sentence on the tip of my tongue in moments of outrage at Trump's latest racist/sexist/segregationist media fart, but I always wonder: where would I go? Canada appears to be the popular choice on the Internet, but I would guess that's just for convenience's sake. If you’re going to pack up your entire life and move far away from the giant, hairless, pink-tinged man-baby who somehow ends up running the country, shouldn’t the criteria for your new home be more than just “it’s the closest country that speaks English”?

 

 1.Switzerland

 Yeah, Switzerland. The Alps, the skiing, the food, and the chocolate. Oh, and it happens to be the country that ranks first in economics.
25% of expats earn more than $200,000/year, which is more than twice the global average. Of course, high salaries are necessary because everything is more expensive, including groceries, healthcare, accommodation, and socializing.
But that's ok, as 80% of expats say their job security feels better or just as stable as switzerland as it did in America, making it a good place to take a career leap.

2 Ecuador
 
Probably comes as a surprise on a list of best countries to move to, right? It certainly was to me too, but Ecuador was ranked towards the top of almost every survey I read, including the health of personal finances; the potential for making friends; and overall personal happiness. According to the Expat Insider report, “it is unsurprising that over nine out of ten expats (91%) report being satisfied with their life in Ecuador. [And] it makes sense that almost half the expats in Ecuador plan to stay there ‘possibly forever.’”
It is estimated that there are as many as 10,000 American expats currently living in Ecuador, and affordability is one of the main reasons:many expatriate couples say they live on less than $2,000/month, and in some cases, much less.

 3. Bahrain
 
We understand if you have to look up Bahrain. It probably doesn't come up too often in your conversations about where you would like to live, but you may want to change that.
While it does reside in the Persian Gulf, unlike the majority of countries in that region, Bahrain does not rely upon oil as it's main source of income. Instead, it has heavily invested in the banking and tourism sectors, making it an ideal destination for expats looking to integrate into the culture. "The locals respect and accept expats in a very friendly way" reports suggest.

4.New Zealand
 
While Bahrain was second in experience, New Zealand ranks first, which is one of the reasons it is higher on this list. On top of that, New Zealand is an attractive option because of it's need for skilled workers, especially those under the age of 30. If you qualify as a skilled worker, you can be granted a stay for up to five years - just long enough for the rest of the country to come to its senses and impeach Trump for whatever heinous act he will no doubt commit when given the full attention of the media.
New Zealand offers a good climate and although income levels can be lower than other countries, quality of life is high, with its awe-inspiring scenery, low crime rate, and state sponsored healthcare. The country also ranks first on HSBC's report for better quality of life for children, and was named as the best place for bringing up confident and well-rounded kids.

 5. Germany
 
An estimated 250,000 expats live in Germany currently, with those numbers rising every year. It’s lively and inexpensive, and if you have children, you'll love their high standards of education and healthcare.  
The country also benefits from a stronger economy than that of most of the world, with 87% of expats expressing satisfaction with the local economy compared with a global average of 62%.
It is also considered an extremely safe place to live with a very stable political system and low crime, with 80% saying that Germany is safer than their home country.

 Written by Ronnie Charrier & Phoebe Blyth

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Suspected Fulani Terrorists Invade Enugu Community

Anxiety and confusion has enveloped Abbi Community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Enugu State, following the invasion of the area by Fulani herdsmen who unleashed mayhem on the people, killing a brother and sister apart from razing down about seven houses and several motorcycles.
Herdsmen… as death merchants Altogether, 19 persons were declared missing in the community even as several others were also wounded with machetes by the invaders.
It was gathered that the Fulani herdsmen numbering over 30 emerged from the bush, and began to attack the people in the community, killing their victims and maiming others with machetes before fleeing into the bush unharmed.

A reliable source in the community said that the people were taken unawares by Fulani herdsmen, adding that the police and members of the local vigilante group were yet to respond to cries of the people before the invaders escaped into the bush.
“The most worrisome aspect of the Fulani invasion of the community was that about 19 people are still missing as nobody can give account of them. Those missing were last seen on the fateful day. The community formed search parties in groups, combing bushes within and outside the community for days now, yet no sign of success has been recorded,’’ he noted.

Compiled By Chinenyeh Ozor

Emirates Airline vacancy

Emirates Airline is looking for Cabin Crew (females)
-basic salary 1,153 USD
+ every flying hour will be paid apart
Requirements
At least 21 years and above
• Arm reach of 212 cm while standing on tiptoes
• Minimum height of 160 cm
• High school graduate • Fluency in English (Written and Spoken)
• No visible tattoos while in Emirates Cabin Crew uniform (cosmetic and bandage coverings
not permitted)
• Physically fit to meet the Emirates Cabin Crew requirements
Official site for registering: http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/english/careers_overview/cabin_crew/default.aspx
  Contract is 3 years;
-Ticket every 1 year back home;
-30 days paid annual leave.

Best of Luck!

Kenya bans Openly Gay Musician”s same love

The Kenya Film and Classification Board on Wednesday slapped a ban on a recently released music video that supports homosexual relationships. The video, Same Love (Remix), done by a hip-hop duo of Joji Baro and  Noti Flow, was uploaded on YouTube on February 15, 2015 and had attracted over 35,000 views by Tuesday afternoon. The board, in a statement, said it did not issue a license approving the production of scenes in the video produced in Kenya. “The video, whose main theme is homosexuality has been RESTRICTED,” read the statement in part. In the video, the two artists get cozy in different scenes with same-sex partners and even act out sexual encounters. The board has warned that anyone in Kenya who goes ahead to share the video and they are caught will face the federal government of Kenya.
In his part,Joji Baro took to social media to air his views. This is what he wrote.
“The wealthiest place on the earth is the cemetery / grave yard. The cemetery has books that were never written, the cure for AIDS and other diseases that were never discovered, dreams that were never achieved, leaders that never led, songs never sungs, its filled with potential. Die Empty, go to the grave empty. Say its finished. Go out today and use your untapped potential, never stop moving forward.”