World
Algeria slow in ruling on convert's prison sentence appeal
Morning Star News is reporting that nearly nine months since an Algerian court last heard his case, a Christian convert from Islam still awaits a ruling on the appeal of his unusually harsh sentence for allegedly "proselytizing" and defaming Islam and its prophet.
Pakistan: Will the former UK MP's governorship in Punjab herald hope for minorities?
In the face of the unresolved issues of the minorities in Pakistan a man of Mr Sarwar's caliber is probably the right person to import the much-cherished UK values of integration, promotion and equality of opportunity to its ethnic minorities up and down the country.
Algerians stage picnics in protest against 'forced' fasting
Hundreds controversially break Ramadan fast in northern Algeria
Syria: Assyrian Christians told 'If you want to come back, convert to Islam, or you will be killed'
According to the Assyrian International News Agency, Assyrian Christians who have fled from an area of Syria called al-Thawrah (also known as al-Tabqah), have been told by rebels, "If you want to come back, convert to Islam, or you will be killed."
Minorities 'not safe in Pakistan'
Pakistan's minorities are feeling the effects of Islamic militant organisations which target them for violence, and an Islamic culture that they say makes them feel insecure.
Humanitarian situation in DRC reaching crisis point
Christian Aid has warned of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Madhya Pradesh awaits decision on stricter 'anti-conversion law'
Madhya Pradesh state in central India awaits the outcome of proposed amendments to its 'anti-conversion law', which would lengthen prison time and fines for anyone convicted of forcing someone to change their religion.
Wave of violence hits Guinea
Judicial authorities in Guinea are investigating an outburst of deadly violence two weeks ago that left 95 people dead and 130 wounded.
Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin
Update from the Religious Liberty Bulletin highlights conversion laws, arrests, violence and other threats to religious freedom around the world
Ghana: Plea for peace
Ghana's Supreme Court is due to issue its decision on whether last year's election results still stand.
After 12 years, Turkey closes the door on American church volunteer
Pastor detects an official 'discomfort with foreign Christians'
Rick Warren returns to pulpit for first time since son's suicide
Pastor Rick Warren preached his first sermon on Saturday since the suicide of his son Matthew in April.
USA: Are religious liberals in the ascendancy?
The number of religious conservatives in the US is declining with every generation, a new report has concluded.
Call for end to 'appalling' human rights violations in North Korea
The 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War today has been met with calls for an end to human rights violations in North Korea.
Plague-infected squirrel forces shut down of Los Angeles campsites
A squirrel found to be infected with the plague has caused parts of a national forest in California to be evacuated and shut down.Â
Iranian Christians continue to face arrest, imprisonment
Eight Christians jailed in Shiraz, two more await sentencing in Tehran