• EU Lauded for Pressing Iran to Drop Apostasy Bill

  A Christian human rights group applauded the European Union for issuing a declaration to Iran that urged the repressive state to drop its draft apostasy bill and to release Christian converts from detention.

• Giant Evangelical Bodies Announce Global Partnership

  The world’s largest evangelical network and one of the world’s largest Christian relief organizations announced their global partnership on Wednesday.

• 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.

• Web Campaign Fights Brutal Regime in Burma

  The Web site, “Change for Burma!” is created by two U.K.-based groups - Christian Solidarity Worldwide and Partners Relief and Development - that are calling the United Nations to increase pressure for change in Burma (also known as Myanmar).

• 5 Million Afghans at Risk for Severe Food Shortage, Says Agency

  Five million people in Afghanistan are facing severe food shortages with winter drawing near and donors falling drastically behind in submitting funds, said an international relief agency.