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Laos: Church closures
02 Mar 2012
On February 21 a group of officials travelled to Kengweng village and conducted a seminar entitled ‘Tricks of the Enemy.’ Officials and villagers of Kengweng were asked to join the seminar. At the end of the…
Syria: Christians prepare for the worst
02 Mar 2012
Carl Moller at Open Doors writes, ‘Fundamental Islamic groups have orchestrated violent protests against the Syrian government. This could result in a new regime even worse than the present brutal one President Assad. If a change…
In Islam forgiveness follows restitution. Apologizing admits responsibility. Muslims don't accept American style apologies. In Western culture refusing a sincere apology is poor form. In Sharia justice flows from balance (good deeds outweighing bad deeds). Muslims…
Senior al-Qaeda operative, Saif al-Adel, who is believed to have led al-Qaeda after Osama bin Laden's death was detained on Wednesday after arriving from Pakistan. He is on the FBI's most-wanted list with a $5m reward…
USA: Death threats for defending marriage
02 Mar 2012
14-year-old Sarah appeared before Maryland’s legislature last month urging lawmakers not to redefine marriage, asking a committee to vote 'no' on gay marriage. After her testimony appeared online she was subjected to attacks, threats of violence…
Iran :Pastor Yousof update
02 Mar 2012
Reuters reported, ‘Iran has put off the execution of Christian Pastor Yousof Nadarkhani’ (Praise God!) Probably in response to massive international pressure. It is not clear how long his reprieve is. Pastor Yousof was due to…