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Pakistani President Calls For Modification of Blasphemy Law

President Pervez Musharraf today called for modification of the country's blasphemy law to prevent victimization of minorities after the U.S. State Department’s criticism that Pakistan imposed limits
Beslan Continuing to Recover From Scars of Terrorism

The town of Beslan continues mourning for those who were lost after the violent three-day siege and praying for the healing of those still hospitalized.
Indian Christians Call For Probe into Murder of Priest

Church leaders in India have demanded for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe following the arrest of a member of the BJP for the Aug. 28 murder of a Catholic priest in Kerala.
Religious Leaders in Australia Condemn Terrorism

Leaders from the Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist communities gathered in Melbourne on the third anniversary of the September 11 attacks to pray for the victims and condemn terrorism.
3,000 Nepalis Stage Peace March

Some 3,000 people from various religious groups in Nepal staged a peace march through the streets of the capital Kathmandu on Saturday calling for religious tolerance, sources reported.
World Responds to Terrorist Attacks in Protest, Aid

People in nations across the globe are responding to the horrific attack on School No.1 in Beslan, North Ossetia, offering relief, offering prayers, and offering words of comfort to those directly aff
Christian Youths Hold Peace Rally in Sri Lanka

Hundreds of Christian youths in Sri Lanka gathered for a three-day peace conference in the town of Vavuniya
First Day of National Mourning Concludes in Russia

The people of the grief-stricken town of Beslan concluded the first of two days of national mourning in Russia and a second day of burials Monday.
Russia Mourns, Prays for Belsan Hostage Victims

Services were held throughout Russia to mourn and pray for the victims of last week’s three-day hostage crisis that left over 300 dead, many of which were children.
Over 200 Dead After Russia Hostage Crisis

More than 200 died, and hundreds wounded after masked gunmen held 1,500 people hostage in a school in southern Russia.
Hostage Crisis in Russia School Escalates After Roof Collapses

The hostage crisis in a school in southern Russia escalated after the school’s roof collapsed and 30 women and children broke out of the building, prompting a raid of the school.
Murder of Nepalese Workers in Iraq Spurs Concern in Christians, Natives

Christians fear for their safety after thousands in Nepal took to the streets in public demonstrations
Militants Take Hundreds Hostage at Southern Russia School

At least 17 masked and heavily armed gunmen took hundreds hostage in a school in southern Russia. Christian children and missionaries are reportedly among those captive.
Philippine Flood Death Toll Rises to 29, Over One Million People Affected

Rescue teams evacuate thousands of people from the worst flooding in the central Luzon region of the Philippines since the 1970s.
Thousands of Christian Orphans Remain Stuck in Thailand

Christian Freedom International, which has been working along the Burma-Thailand border for almost ten years now, reports that a ‘loophole’ in immigration law has prevented thousands of Christian orph
Philippine Leaders Meet in Fight Against Terrorism

Christian and Muslim leaders and the Philippine government met to discuss the fight against terrorism and a cooperative effort to end sectarian violence.
EFICOR Provides Second Phase of Relief for Bihar Flood Victims

The Evangelical Fellowship of India Commission on Relief (EFICOR) is continuing its relief intervention in Bihar in full swing.
'Blasphemy' Laws Should Be Repealed, Not Changed, Says Director

While some have asked for changes to be made to the controversial blasphemy law and Hudood ordinance, many others have called for their repeal.
Independence Day Bombings Kills Fifteen in India

Christians express sorrow and commitment to unity of the nation following Sunday’s ‘dastardly acts’ which lead to the deaths of 15 people.
Thousands Flee India Flood Fear, Relief Efforts Continue

Thousands of people in northern India have evacuated the flood-ridden areas that has left thousands homeless and hundreds dead. Meanwhile Christians continue providing their assistance through partne
Lutheran Christian-Muslim Study Team Looks at Challenges of Co-Existence in Indonesia

At a series of meetings in Indonesia, Christians and Muslims discussed the causes of inter-religious strife, and the nation’s transition to Democracy through changes in social, religious
Australia Senate Passes Gay Marriage Ban

Lawmakers voted 39-7 Friday to pass the amendment banning same-sex marriage in Australia.
'The Passion' Premieres in Malaysia

About 150 pastors and church officials watched Mel Gibson’s 'The Passion of The Christ' ahead of general screening scheduled for September 1
Sri Lanka Supreme Court to Convey Its Determination on Anti-Conversion Bill

After being introduced to Parliament on July 21, the 'Prohibition of Forcible Conversions of Religions Bill,' is expected receive a ruling on August 12
UN Refugee Agency Accused of Inciting Montagnard Exodus

"In recent days, the UNHCR continues wrong actions to lure the ethnic minority people in the Central Highlands to illegally cross the border to Cambodia."