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Washington Post Reporter Jason Rezaian Goes on Trial In Iran Closed to Public
Reporter Jason Rezaian of the Washington Post was placed on trial Tuesday in a Tehran courtroom closed to outsiders after being imprisoned for more than 10 months. However, it remained unknown when he will appear in court again.

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U.N. Special Representative: ISIS Forces Women in ‘Extreme’ Sex Slave Trade With Few Escape Options
Reports from Iraq and Syria have claimed that the terror group known as ISIS has engaged in acts of “extreme” sexual violence against women, including putting them up on the auction block. The enslaved women have few escape options.

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Like Meriam Ibrahaim, Two Christian Pastors Face Death Penalty in Sudan, Highlighting Persecution There
Attorneys representing two Christian pastors in Sudan who were arrested on charges of spying have stated that they could face the death penalty once their trial begins next week.

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Pat Buchanan: U.S. Status as ‘Christian Nation’ in Decline
Outspoken American conservative Pat Buchanan has written a column arguing that the status of the United States as a “Christian nation” is on the decline.

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Stephen Curry Falls Down Hard in Warriors vs. Rockets Game 4, Expects to Make Full Return in Game 5
NBA MVP Stephen Curry took a hard fall, causing him to miss a portion of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the Houston Rockets on Monday. Although he is expected to be OK, his fall has brought up the issue of how the NBA deals with potential head injuries such as concussions and contusions.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.