Ethan Cole
Christian Post Reporter
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Egypt Rejects 2nd Convert's Request to be Legally Christian
A judge in Cairo recently rejected a request by a Muslim background believer in Egypt to legally change his religious status, marking the second time such a request was turned down in the predominantly Muslim country.
U.S. Group Condemns Arrest of Rights Lawyer in Vietnam
A U.S. government commission has condemned the arrest of a prominent Vietnamese religious freedom lawyer who has served on the defense of many high profile human rights cases.

Major Campaign Urges Obama to Fix Immigration Problem
An array of activists and community leaders launched a national campaign Wednesday to support President Obama before his slated meeting with Congressional leaders next week to push forward immigration reform legislation.
Chinese Christians Prepare to Mark 20th Tiananmen Square Anniversary
As the 20th anniversary of the infamous Tiananmen Square massacre approaches, Chinese Christian leaders in America - many of whom were directly involved in the pro-democracy protest - are heading to Washington, D.C., to pray for a new era of hope and justice in communist China.
Obama Asked to Mention Persecution in Address to Islamic World
Groups representing persecuted Christians are requesting that President Obama mention religious freedom issues in his upcoming highly anticipated address to the Muslim world this week.
Egyptian Christians Decry Murder Case Ruling
Christians in Egypt are upset over a court ruling this past week that sentenced police officers to only five years in prison for the murder of a Coptic man when similar cases would result in life imprisonment or execution.
Christians Worldwide to Unite in Prayer for One Day
Hundreds of millions of Christians around the world are expected to come together in prayer on Pentecost Sunday for the annual Global Day of Prayer.

Saberi Felt God Still With Her; Recanted Confession
Former Iranian prisoner Roxana Saberi said she felt God was still with her during her detainment, which gave her the strength to recant her confession that she was a U.S. spy. Saberi had previously felt abandoned by God.
Iranian Authorities Arrest 5 New Christian Converts
Security officers in Iran recently arrested five newly converted Christians and the leader of the house church they were meeting in, reported a Farsi Christian news agency. The arrested Christians were gathering in the house church for worship and Bible study during the raid.
Churches Take Action to Bring Peace in Palestine, Israel
Around the world next week, churches will take part in a wide range of activities to help end the 60-year conflict between Palestinians and Israel. World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel will focus particularly on Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian territory.

























