• Positive Signs at U.N. Nuclear Meeting, Says WCC

  Though overshadowed by flying accusations between Iran and the U.S. on Monday, the opening day of the U.N.’s conference on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty offered some hopeful signs, said a global church body.

  

• President Obama Proclaims National Day of Prayer

  President Obama has issued a proclamation declaring this Thursday as National Day of Prayer.

• Christians Worldwide Join in Prayer, Fast for Addicts

  This weekend, Christians worldwide are uniting in intercessory prayer on behalf of addicts and their families.

• N. Korea Sentences U.S. Christian to 8 Years

  A U.S. citizen who is said to be a devout Christian was sentenced to eight years of hard labor by North Korea, the North’s official news agency reported Wednesday.

  

• Malaysia's 'Allah' Row Gives Rise to Interfaith Panel

  Malaysia has created an interfaith panel to advise the government on divisive religious issues, an official said Wednesday.