Ethan Cole
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India Peace Rally to Coincide with PM's U.S. Visit
A rally and prayer vigil to demand a stop to religious violence against Christians in India will take place in front of the White House Thursday to coincide with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh\'s visit.
Egypt's Famous Convert Still In Hiding, A Year Later
Egypt\'s most well-known convert to Christianity is still hiding a year after he filed the landmark case to become the first Egyptian Muslim to sue the government for rejecting his application to officially change his religion.
Protest Mounts ahead of Iranian President's U.S. Visit
Anti-U.S. Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad should expect some hostility from Americans this week when he visits the U.N. headquarters in New York. Pro-democracy Iranian-Americans and other citizens will unite in a protest rally outside the U.N. headquarters on Tuesday.
Moderate Algeria, Jordan New Spots of Islamic Fundamentalism
Two Muslim-majority countries that traditionally have been respectful of minority faiths were highlighted by the U.S. State Department for their growing religious intolerance. Sunni-dominated Algeria and Jordan had several reported cases of government imposed restriction on religious freedom.
Churches to Unite in Int'l Prayer for Peace
Hundreds of churches and Christian organizations around the world will pray for peace this Sunday on International Day of Prayer for Peace. In the United States alone, nearly 140 congregations and Christian groups are organizing public prayer events.
Iran's Apostasy Death Penalty Raises U.S. Concern
An Iranian bill that would punish apostasy with death has drawn the condemnation of a U.S. religious freedom body, which calls on the United States and other governments to quickly speak out against the proposed law ahead of its soon expected final approval by Iran\'s parliament.
Web Campaign Fights Brutal Regime in Burma
An online campaign by a Christian rights group was launched Wednesday to raise public awareness and press for political change in Burma, which has one of the world\'s most brutal military regimes known for using violence to silence critics and for its ethnic cleansing campaign.
World Leaders Cautious of Zimbabwe Power-Sharing Deal
World leaders are taking a cautious approach to the historic and long-awaited news that Zimbabwe\'s bitter political parties have finally come to a power-sharing agreement.
Indian Christian Alliance Condemns New Delhi Blasts
The Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America condemned the series of bomb blasts in the Indian capital of New Delhi Saturday as 'ghastly and cowardly acts of terror.'
World's Biggest Bible Producer Says Sales Down
The world\'s largest printer of Bibles says it is experiencing a decline in demands for the holy word of God. Bible Society of Brazil reports that foreign sales have been in decline for the past two years.