Aaron J. Leichman

Christian Post Reporter

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  • Chinese Gov't to Tighten Watch Over Religious Group Finances

    The government of China revealed Friday its intention to tighten supervision on the financial management of the country's 130,000 religious institutions in response to "prevailing malpractice."

  • Thousands to Rally in D.C. for Immigration Reform

    Tens of thousands of people are expected to come together in Washington for a demonstration of support for immigration reform as the rest of the nation hones in on the health care debate.

  • New Malaria Report Bolsters Case for More Funding

    New Malaria Report Bolsters Case for More Funding

    Despite there being a clear link between malaria investment and death prevention, funding of programs to fight the disease remains far too short to fulfill Millennium Development Goals and other global commitments and even threatens the progress made to date, according to a network of more than 500 anti-malaria groups.

  • Iraqi Christian Shopkeeper Gunned Down

    A Christian shopkeeper in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul was gunned down Wednesday as he was heading to work, according to a local official.

  • Morocco Garners Support Amid Christian Expulsion Reports

    As the Kingdom of Morocco comes under scrutiny for its recent large-scale expulsion of Christians, the North African country is responding with the help of religious leaders and even the U.S. State Department, which released its latest human rights report at an opportune time.

  • U.S. State Dept. Speaks Out Against Rise of Religious Persecution in Iran

    The U.S. Department of State said Friday that is \"increasingly concerned\" about the ongoing persecution of religious minority communities in Iran.

  • World Vision Makes Case for Nutritional Aid to Congress

    Aid that promotes nutrition and food security has wide-ranging benefits compared to its costs in the fight against poverty-related problems, a top humanitarian policy analyst at international aid agency World Vision said Thursday during a Congressional hearing on global hunger.

  • New Study Probes Beliefs about God's Influence in Everyday Life

    Eight in ten Americans say they depend on God for help and guidance in making decisions, according to new research stemming from two national surveys.

  • ICANN to Mull .XXX, .GOD Domains

    The board of the international body that manages Web addresses will hear arguments Friday for and against the .xxx top-level domain, which has been rejected three times since 2000.

  • Poll: African-Americans Most Likely to Pray Before Bedtime

    African-Americans are more likely to report praying or doing another religious activity prior to bedtime every night or almost every night than their counter parts, according to the first national poll examining sleep among the country\'s four major ethnic groups.