• Pastors' Children Confirmed Dead after Beslan Siege

  The children of two pastors of a U.S.-supported Christian mission organization lost six of their eight children in the hostage drama in Beslan

• Christians in Malaysia Urged to Play Positive Role

  The Malaysian Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur called on Christians to play a positive role in Malaysia society to avoid religious conflict.

• 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.

• Europe Disapproves of Bulgaria's Religion Law

  The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a new resolution with some recommendations to Bulgaria, such as not interfering with the religious societies in the country.

• Vietnam Pastor Arrested and Questioned; Organizations Call for Advocacy

  Eight days after being arrested, a leader of a house-church organization in Vietnam was allowed to return to his home but ordered to appear at the Ministry of Public Security for questioning the next