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A Crackdown on International Adoptions

The rate of adoptions in Ethiopia has declined 90 percent.

Counterterrorism Laws Hamper Humanitarian Aid

The red tape preventing relief.

Q & A: Frank Wolf on Liberty for the Captives

The congressman pleads for a passionate American commitment to international religious freedom.

From Death Sentence to Rape Charges, Iranian Pastor’s Case Is Rare—and Disputed

Reports differ on Nadarkhani’s status and next steps.

Mark Hatfield on Beyond Containment: A New Vision for Superpower Relations

Envisioning a new day in relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

No More Band-Aids: Shannon Sedgwick Davis Wields Law to Halt Genocide

Why the president of the philanthropic Bridgeway Foundation says money alone won't fix the problem.

Syria's Christians Back Assad

Church leaders say the embattled president should stay on.

Public Enemy: Iran's Persecution Backfires

Regime's antagonism is increasing Christianity's appeal.

Should the China Ambassador Worship at a House Church?

Observers discuss whether the U.S. ambassador to China should worship at an unregistered church to 'publicly identify with the persecuted.'

Hunger Strikes

Spike in food prices shifts attention to market access.

Exit Visa: Iraqi Christians Look for Safe Haven

Iraqis struggle to find refuge in Europe.

Deadly Afghan Riots Blamed on Qur'an Burning at Fla. Church

Terry Jones says he's not responsible.

Why a Jailed Missionary in Haiti Is Getting Little Attention

Danny Pye has been jailed for five months without charges.

The Curse of Blasphemy Laws

An upsurge of democracy should bring religious freedom to the Muslim world.

How Said Musa's Case Got Attention (Updated: Musa Released from Prison)

Christian leaders had drawn attention to his case after he had been sentenced to death.

Somali Pirates Kill Bible Distributors

Scott Adam, a graduate of Fuller Seminary, was killed with three others after they were taken hostage.

'Religicide' in Iraq

Fatal attacks trigger exodus of Christians from major cities.

The Muslim Brotherhood and the Gospel of Christ

Why Egypt's Christians might actually be safer if the Muslim Brotherhood were a part of the ruling government.

The United States Needs an Ambassador for Religious Freedom Now

The Obama administration must send a clear signal to Egypt and the Middle East that they must embrace religious freedom in full.

Q & A: Tim Pawlenty on Evangelicals and the Issues

The former governor of Minnesota has announced his presidential candidacy. Here's CT's earlier interview on issues like cap & trade, foreign policy, and whether evangelicals have influence in the Republican Party anymore.

Sudan Vote to Test Obama's Approach

As Sudan prepares to vote on an independence referendum, one of the President's point men is also an evangelical.

Sudan's Politics of Prayer

If there were ever a time for intercession in international affairs, this is it.

The Rush to Reconcile

Are peacemaking efforts in Sudan enough to prevent violence if the South votes for independence?

Interview: Condoleezza Rice's Faith Context for Foreign Policy

How faith guided the former secretary of state's life from the segregated South to dictating the nation's foreign policy.

Burma's 'Human Hope'

Activist's release signals optimism as election spurs fear.

Progress Against AIDS Falters

Christians should make the moral case for sustaining aid programs.

Philip Yancey: A Living Stream in the Desert

How the Christian faith will be a subversive—and liberating—influence in the Middle East.

Christianity Thrives among 'Gypsies' Despite Prejudice

Roma Revival: Missionary efforts continue to succeed.

The Ethics of Promoting Democracy

Should the U.S. stay miliartily involved in Afghanistan?

Delegates Denied

U.S. immigration officials hamper Christian gatherings.

The Answered Prayers of Robert Park

Christian activist imprisoned by North Korea speaks out as Jimmy Carter brings home friend Aijalon Gomes.

'Freedom of Worship' Worries

New religious freedom rhetoric within the Obama administration draws concern.

Ethnic Violence Buffets Kyrgyz Christians

Unrest in southern Kyrgyzstan undercuts hopes for evangelism boom under new government.

Should We Always Back Israel?

The killing of activists on a ship to Gaza reignites debate over support for Israel and its policies.

Many Possible Roads to Peace

Activists discuss the best ways to achieve peace and freedom, including a radical call to deport all Muslims.

Politics vs. Persecution

Push for Iran sanctions concerns missiologists.

Less Aid for AIDS?

Groups fear impact of Obama administration's PEPFAR stance.

State Department: Now's Not the Time for Haitian Adoptions

Official says first priority should be placing Haitian children with Haitian families.
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U.S. Ambassador to Holy See Steps Down
Ambassador Miguel Diaz is leaving his position after just over three years’ service representing the Obama administration (National Catholic Register)
Ron Paul Shocks Campaign Staff With New Position On Israel
Paul first made this position known Wednesday night, during a private meeting with evangelical leaders interested in helping the Texas Congressman reach out to the conservative Christian community. (Business Insider)
The Religious Language In U.S. Foreign Policy
Sword of the Spirit, Shield of Faith, which traces how religious language has been invoked to support U.S. foreign policy decisions throughout the country's history and up to the present day. (NPR)

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