Proposed Law Would Protect Brazilian Sabbath-Keepers
Proposed legislation aimed at protecting the rights of Brazilian Sabbath-keepers moved another step forward last week when it was approved by a high-level government committee.
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Britain: Adventists Warn Against New Gambling Rules
New rules relaxing gambling restrictions announced by the United Kingdom government on March 26 "are going to encourage more people into the gambling habit that will destroy lives and families," warns Seventh-day Adventist Church leader Cecil Perry.
Adventist Students Reach Out to Afghan and New York Children
Seventh-day Adventist students across North America have raised nearly $25,000 to help feed children in Afghanistan and establish children's programs in New York City.
International Groups Work to Rebuild Afghan Society
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights, currently meeting in Geneva, is placing special emphasis on ways to promote respect for human rights in the war-torn country of Afghanistan.
Leaders Sound Caution on Bibles for China Project
The Institute for Christian Studies at People's University in Beijing is planning a Bible translation in modern Chinese to be sold in ordinary bookstores throughout China.
South Korea: Adventist Conscientious Objector Jailed
A South Korean military court has sentenced a 22-year-old Seventh-day Adventist to a three-year prison term for refusing to bear arms in his military service training.