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Christianity on the Rise in an Unexpected Place
High in the Himalayas, Christianity is on the rise. And so are religious tensions.
Nepali pastor facing 1 year in prison for 'proselytizing' seeks to change sentence into fine
More than a month after the Supreme Court of Nepal ordered Pastor Keshab Raj Acharya to serve one year in prison under a law against proselytizing, he seeks to convert the sentence into a fine.
The Tragedy of Sex-Selection Abortion
Did you know that abortion fuels the sex trade? It’s a tragic truth that abortion advocates can’t admit.
Why Bhutan's Royalists Fear Christianity
Bars, pubs and discos have become legal in Bhutan – a cause of concern for the older generation – but construction of worship buildings other than Buddhist or Hindu temples is still prohibited.
South Asian nations deploy tactics to thwart conversions to Christianity, minority faiths: Report
Countries in South Asia are increasingly employing various tactics to stop people from converting to Christianity and other minority faiths in the region, a report has warned.
Qatar World Cup Migrant Workers Exploited, Treated Like Animals, Says Human Rights Group
Migrant workers set to begin construction work on the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums are heavily exploited and treated like animals, human rights group Amnesty International revealed.
Brigitte Bardot Leaving? Fleeing France Over Elephants
Former actress turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has threatened to seek Russian nationality after a disagreement with French President Francois Hollande over two elephants.
Over 87K sign petition seeking release of American pastor detained in India
Over 87,000 people have signed a petition calling on authorities in India to release a beloved Tennessee pastor who was arrested as a result of his Christian faith, according to the American Center for Law and Justice.
Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard of '19 Kids and Counting' Celebrate 1-Year 'Skypiversary,' Continue to Show Joy of Christian Marriage
Jill Duggar and husband Derick Dillard are celebrating their one-year "Skypivesary," which is when they had their first Skype session.
'Doctor Strange' News, Cast, Spoilers: Chiwetel Ejiofor Revealed as Baron Mordo on Latest Set
Chiwetel Ejiofor is the latest addition to "Doctor Strange" as pictures reveal.
'Doctor Strange' News, Cast, Spoilers: Filming Moves Indoors in UK Location
"Doctor Strange" filming closes its doors as it moves to UK location.
Group: Bigger Crisis in S. Asia Likely without More Post-Flood Support
Without increased support for the flood-affected communities across South Asia, the post-flood situation could turn into an even greater humanitarian emergency, according to one of the worlds largest international relief and humanitarian organizations.
Cholera In Haiti Killing Hundreds Each Month
Hundreds of people a month are dying of the easily treatable waterborne disease cholera in the small island nation of Haiti.
Shortest Man in the World, Nepali Villager, Breaks Record by 2 Inches
A Nepali villager is the shortest man in the world, beating the previous record-holder's height by a full two inches.
Jill Duggar Engaged: I 'Interrogated' Fiance Derick Dillard During First Skype Date, She Says
Jill Duggar has revealed that she "interrogated" her fiancé Derick Dillard during their first "date" via Skype. The two had to have a long-distance relationship at first and then, per Duggar tradition, only had group dates or spoke via text messages or Skype sessions, which the rest of the family was privy to.
Haiti Group Demands UN Pay For Cholera Outbreak
A Boston-based human rights group has filed claims against the United Nations over allegations that the international group is responsible for negligent introductions of cholera in Haiti.
Jimmy Carter Says He's Leaving Brain Cancer Diagnosis 'in the Hands of God'
Former President Jimmy Carter said during a press conference on Thursday that his liver cancer has spread to four spots on his brain and that his future "is in the hands of the God, who I worship."