China Tightens Foreign Reporting Policy Amid Clashes
The reporting policy that China loosened ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics was tightened up this past week with new restrictions placed on foreign journalists working in the communist nation.
Eric Young
Christian Post Reporter
U.N. General Assembly Suspends Libya from Human Rights Council
The U.N. General Assembly voted Tuesday to suspend Libya from the U.N. Human Rights Council in response to the violent repression of peaceful protesters in the North African nation.
Cal Lutheran Student Senate Proposes Change to Pro-Christian Constitution
The senate of California Lutheran University\'s student body government has officially proposed a change to the wording of its constitution in hopes of introducing more inclusive and encompassing language.
Belmont University Grants Recognition to Pro-Gay Student Group
Tennessee\'s largest self-described Christian university has officially recognized a student group that seeks to \"examine the intersection of Christian faith and LGBT related issues through group discussion.\"
Anglican Missions Society Announces New Leader
A three-centuries-old missions organization announced the name of its next leader this past week – two months before the retirement of its present leader.
Sectarian Attack on Village Leaves 4 Nigerians Dead
At least four people in a predominantly Christian village near Jos, Nigeria, were reported dead after a pre-dawn attack Monday by Muslim youth.
Reps Urged to Back Religious Freedom Bill for Asia & Middle East
Religious freedom advocates in America are being urged to rally to their U.S. representative behind a bill that would create a way for the government to better monitor and defend the religious freedom of minorities in countries in South Central Asia and the Middle East.
'Day of Rage' Draws Tens of Thousands in Iraq
Tens of thousands of Iraqis took to the streets Friday despite calls from religious and political leaders to not take part in the nationwide \"Day of Rage\" protest.
Muslim Brotherhood, Like Egypt's Future, Remains Murky
With the Muslim Brotherhood poised to play a growing role in Egypt\'s government following the resignation of the country\'s long-time president, many observers have been looking into the long-banned group for clues to what lies ahead for Egypt.
U.K. High Court Rejects Bid to OK At-Home Abortion Drugs
Women seeking abortions in England, Wales and Scotland will have to continue taking abortion medication at a medical clinic rather than at home following a ruling by Britain\'s High Court.