North America

US defunds UN’s aid for forced abortions in China

Originally published in CBN News It’s no secret that China’s strict two-child policy has ended countless unborn babies’ lives through forced abortions. Now, President Donald Trump is taking a stand against China’s forced abortions by cutting funds to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). “This determination was made based on […]

Trump’s new travel ban offers no priority for persecuted religious minorities

Originally published in Ecumenical News US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 6, amending his controversial January 27 executive order that banned refugee resettlement for seven — now six — Muslim-majority countries. The new order removed specifications that would have given persecuted religious minorities priority in the […]

Oregon bakers finally get their day in court

Melissa and Aaron Klein finally had their day in court—four years after losing their business for declining to create a cake for a same-sex wedding. Yesterday, the Kleins’ attorneys told the Oregon Court of Appeals a state agency’s claim against the Kleins misapplied state law, usurped both the Oregon and […]

Nigeria labelled as most dangerous place for Christians in the world

Originally published in Christian Daily The US House of Representatives has labelled Nigeria as the world’s most dangerous place for Christians after a former Nigerian leader presented the challenges that believers in his country face. Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan presented the plight of the Christians in his country before […]