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• May 23, 2009

  Bomb in Nepal Church Kills 2

  A bomb exploded Saturday in a Roman Catholic church in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, killing two and injuring a dozen. There were at least 500 people attending the church service when the blast went off.

• May 23, 2009

  Bomb Explosion in Nepal Church Leaves 2 Dead, 15 Injured

  The explosion occurred at 9.15 a.m Saturday at the Assumption Church in a church in Nepal's capital Kathmandu killing two and injuring dozen others.

• May 21, 2009

  Sri Lanka War Not Over Until Unity Achieved, Says Bishop

  The battle is won, but the war is not over, says Colombo's top Catholic Bishop after Sri Lanka's Government this week declared an end to the 25-year civil war against the Tamil Tiger rebels.

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  May 16, 2009

  Indian Christians Celebrate Early Election Results

  In a clear indication of the people of India yearning for "secularism" over "communalism," the Congress-led UPA is headed to win the monthlong elections over the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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  May 12, 2009

  Pakistani Christians Face Discrimination at Relief Camps

  As the new influx of civilians continue to flood camps and relief efforts continue in full swing, thousands of Christians are alleging discrimination at the hands of local authorities.

• May 11, 2009

  Orissa Archbishop Welcomes Upcoming Visit by U.S. Commission

  With the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) scheduled for an official visit to India next month, all eyes are set on Orissa.

• May 6, 2009

  Taliban Resurgence Worries Pakistani Christians

  The Taliban resurgence in Pakistan's North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) has jeopardized the lives of thousands of Christians who fear "abductions" and the imposition of "jiziya" tax that has already forced the Sikh community to flee for refuge.

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  May 2, 2009

  World Vision Doubles Aid to Sri Lankans; Appeals for Donations

  International Christian aid agency World Vision has called for more funds to meet the needs of 200,000 Tamil civilians, 60,000 of whom are child survivors, in Sri Lanka.

• Apr 29, 2009

  Christians Rally Against Alleged 'Genocide' in Sri Lanka

  Hundreds of Tamil supporters joined by Christian religious leaders and human rights activists on Wednesday protested the "genocide" of Tamils in Sri Lanka. The "protest fast unto justice" was held in India's capital

• Apr 27, 2009

  Church Body Demands Release of Sri Lankan Christian Activist

  The World Council of Churches called upon the Sri Lankan government to release Santha Fernando, a noted Christian activist who was arrested last month in Colombo.