Pakistan: Death Sentence for "Blasphemy" Draws Protest
A Pakistani man, accused of blaspheming Islam, was sentenced to death June 29 by a district court in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Mexico: Youth Take to the Streets of Tijuana
Two hundred people have been baptized following a Youth Evangelistic Outreach program last month in Tijuana, Baja California, North Mexico.
Canada: Adventists Speak Out on Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
A Canadian court has ruled that the traditional definition of marriage--as an exclusive union between a man and a woman--must now be stretched to accommodate same-sex relationships.
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Report Links Lack of Basic Freedoms and Social Underdevelopment
A United Nations report released July 2 on human development in Arab countries shows that countries lacking fundamental freedoms are also likely to suffer underdevelopment in key areas, including education, technology, and the economy.
International Conference Advances Battle Against HIV/AIDS
Representatives from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International are participating in the 14th International AIDS Conference currently underway in Barcelona, Spain.