Aaron J. Leichman
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Massive Quake Propels Massive Outpouring of Aid, Prayers for Haiti
From denominations and mission agencies to broadcasters and foreign governments, groups and individuals are responding to the devastation in Haiti with an outpouring of aid, on-site efforts, and calls for prayer and donation.
Malaysia 'Allah' Case Lawyers Report Break-In
Two lawyers who faced off against Malaysia\'s government last month so that non-Muslims in the country could use the word \"Allah\" had their office broken into Wednesday morning in the latest backlash following a high court\'s recent ruling.
Powerful Quake Strikes Haiti; Thousands Feared Dead
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Tuesday, collapsing a number of buildings and filling the capital city of Port-au-Prince with clouds of dust and smoke, according to initial reports.
Malaysian Christians Call Out for Unity, End to Violence
Christians throughout Malaysia gathered Sunday, praying and calling for national unity and an end to the violence that ensued following a high court\'s decision to allow non-Muslims to use the word \"Allah\" to refer to God.
4 More Malaysian Churches Attacked; 1 Vandalized
Three more churches in Malaysia were targets of arson Sunday and another was vandalized in the latest wave of attacks on the country\'s Christian minority.
Aid Groups Urge Int'l Community to Help Sudan Keep the Peace
With the fifth anniversary of the signing of Sudan\'s Comprehensive Peace Agreement now having passed, only 12 months remain for Northern Sudan and Southern Sudan to work out their differences or face the prospect of a return to war.
3 Malaysian Churches Attacked as Protests Rage Over 'Allah' Ruling
Three churches in Malaysia were attacked with firebombs Friday as Muslims in the country pledged to stop Christians from using the word \"Allah\" to refer to God.
Gunmen Attack Egyptian Christians, Kill Six
Gunmen opened fire late Wednesday in a shopping district and outside an eastern Egyptian church, killing at least five Coptic Christians ahead of their Christmas celebrations, local and federal officials reported.
Christian Humanitarians: Situation in Darfur Still 'Very Serious'
The situation in Darfur remains "very serious," according to Christian humanitarians working in Sudan's conflict-ridden region.
Solomon Islands Tsunami Leaves Over 1,000 Homeless
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake triggered landslides and a tsunami that struck the Solomon Islands on Monday, leaving more than 1,000 people homeless but none dead or injured, according to initial reports.