Uttar Pradesh is a crossroads. The state in northern India is a crossroads for slave trafficking and prostitution because of its poverty, proximity to other
NANJING, China — In 2002, the China Gospel Fellowship (CGF) attracted worldwide attention when 34 of its top leaders were kidnapped by the cult known
Fatima runs to greet visitors at the Christian shelter for women and children in Allahabad. The smile on her round little face shines as brightly
GENEVA — The number of Lutherans worldwide grew slightly in the past two years to 65.9 million at the end of 2003, up 0.9 percent
TOKYO — The founder of the apocalyptic Aum Shinrikyo cult was convicted Jan. 27 and sentenced to hang for leading the deadly 1995 nerve gas
Tensions have surfaced between two Chinese government entities charged with regulating religion, Compass Direct news service reported Feb. 10, citing sources in Beijing. The tensions
BEIING, China — A survey carried out in recent months by leaders of the official Three Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM) church in Beijing showed that
MUMBAI, India — Christian activist Anson Thomas has rescued scores of girls 18 years and younger from prostitution in Mumbai, India. Recently, brothel owners accused
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