Iran: Nadarkhani execution fears, death sentence may take place at any time
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has been informed that Pastor Nadarkhani's lawyer is trying to confirm reports that the Iranian authorities have decided to execute the pastor. There are grave concerns that the death sentence could be carried out at any time without prior notification and that the authorities will merely announce it later, a practice that is not uncommon in Iran. .
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The fire of faith burns bright in Bosnia
Murat and Amina were in urgent need of assistance when they arrived at an aid warehouse run by Operation Mobilisation (OM) in Bosnia. Amina's husband was desperately sick and they had no means or money to heat their home.
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Islamic extremists behead another convert in Somalia
Islamic extremists from the rebel al Shabaab militia in Somalia beheaded a Christian on the outskirts of Mogadishu last month, sources said.
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Missionary couple strangled in Mexico home after 28 years of mission
A dedicated Texas missionary couple strangled in their Mexico home knew how much danger they were in, but refused to leave the people they cared for, according to a friend from their sponsor church in Texas.
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Ethiopian convert from Islam tells of Paul-like conversion story, dodges attempted murder in Kenya
A Christian convert from Islam who fled hostilities in his native Ethiopia has faced attempted murder and ongoing death threats in Kenya.
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Petition for Pakistani Asia Bibi's release from death sentence reaches over 500,000
A Pakistani Christian woman convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death has successfully appealed a court\'s ruling, just as a petition demanding her release has reached over 500,000 signatures.
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The unfolding legacy of a World Cup church
When the 2010 World Cup was held in South Africa, Operation Mobilisation saw an opportunity for outreach across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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MicroSD card to be used to smuggle Bible, Christian literature and media into oppressive countries
Bible League International has announced a partnership with the Digital Bible Society to create a microSD card filled with Christian literature, which can be smuggled into oppressive nations and be offered to persecuted people.
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China: house church leader Shi Enhao released from labour camp
Pastor Shi Enhao, Deputy Chairman of the Chinese House Church Alliance, was unexpectedly released from labour camp last Friday, 20 January, after serving six months of a two-year re-education through labour (RTL) sentence. The reason for his early release is unknown.
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Embattled Indonesian Church Services Disrupted Again
A crowd of Muslim hard-liners disrupted about 100 members of the embattled GKI Yasmin congregation as they held divine services at a member\'s home in Bogor, West Java, on Sunday (January 22, 2012).
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Convert from Islam in Uganda survives societal hostilities
Hassan Muwanguzi, a convert from Islam in Uganda who lost his family and job because of his Christian faith, is thankful after fighting off the latest attack – an attempt by Muslims to imprison him and shut down the school he started.
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Pakistan: Asia Bibi's accuser is said to have admitted that his charges are phony
The case of Asia Bibi, the Pakistan Christian mother-of-five who was sentenced to death for alleged blasphemy, has taken an extraordinary turn.