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First reported 13 hours ago - Updated 42 mins ago - 3 reports

Africa: U.S. State's Cook On 2012 International Religious Freedom Report

Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Suzan Johnson Cook On the Release of the 2012 International Religious Freedom ReportAMBASSADOR COOK: Thank you, Mr. Secretary. It's an honor to serve you.Good morning. The 2012 International Religious ... [Published AllAfrica.com - 42 mins ago]

Entities: Religion, Sectarian Violence, SUZAN JOHNSON COOK, United States, Pakistan

First reported 8 hours ago - Updated 56 mins ago - 2 reports

Some local bodies failed to respond effectively to communal attacks-US

While claiming that trend in the Sri Lanka government’s respect for religious freedom did not change significantly during the year, the US said that ‘in certain instances, local authorities failed to respond effectively to communal attacks, including ... [Published Daily Mirror Sri Lanka - 56 mins ago]

Entities: Religion, Interfaith, Buddhism, US Embassy

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 18 reports

Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar Muslims jailed for killing Buddhist monk

PrintEmail Comments (0)MEIKHTILA, Myanmar — A Myanmar court sentenced seven Muslims to prison Tuesday — one of them to a life term — in the killing of a Buddhist monk amid deadly sectarian violence that was overwhelmingly directed against minority Muslims ... [Published Boston Herald - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Buddhism, Myanmar/Burma, Thein Sein, Than Oo, Aung San Suu Kyi

First reported 20 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 7 reports

Secretary of State John Kerry on the Release of the International Religious Freedom Report

U.S. Department of StateWashington, D.C.This report shines light on the challenges that people face as they seek nothing more than the basic religious freedom, the right to worship as they wish. Freedom of religion is a core American value. It’s one that ... [Published US Embassy Yemen: Sanaa - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Religion, John Kerry, US Department of State, Yemen, Washington DC

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 reports

Sri Lanka's BBS: an old spectre in new garb?

Though interreligious violence in Sri Lanka is not new, the emergence of the well-organized, well-connected Buddhist radical group reflects a broader problem today - the alarming shortage of critical and constructive public debate.The latest, and perhaps ... [Published Open Democracy - 1 hour ago]

Entities: Buddhism, Sri Lanka, Rioting, Colombo (Sri Lanka)

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 3 reports

John Kerry

Serious challenges to religious freedom remain: John Kerry

Religious freedom is an integral part of global diplomatic effort of Obama Administration, says Kerry. ... [Published Indian Express - 2 hours ago]

Entities: John Kerry, Religion, Obama Administration

First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 3 reports

US Department of State

U.S. report says religious freedom still restricted in Turkey

PanARMENIAN.Net - A U.S. State Department report said Turkey generally protects religious freedom but there are some laws, policies, and constitutional provisions that restrict religious freedom, according to Today’s Zaman.International Religious Freedom ... [Published PanARMENIAN Network - 3 hours ago]

Entities: Religion, Turkey, US Department of State, United States, Military Junta

First reported 15 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 3 reports

Illinois Muslims Welcome Neighbors

CAIRO - Seeking to correct misconceptions about their religion, Muslims in the central US state of Illinois have invited their neighbors of different faiths to give them a better view of Islam. We need to move way from ste (more)CAIRO - Seeking to correct ... [Published IslamOnline NET - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Islam, Religion, Carpentersville (United States), Elgin (Illinois, United States), Arab-Americans

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 7 reports

Vietnam Again Escapes Blacklisting, As State Dep’t. Cites ‘Positive’ Moves on Religious Freedom

Ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom Suzan Johnson Cook cited Vietnam as an example of a country where “positive developments” have taken place in the area of religoius freedom. (Image: State Department)(CNSNews.com) – At a time when ... [Published CNS News - 5 hours ago]

Entities: Religion, Vietnam, SUZAN JOHNSON COOK, United States, Turkmenistan

First reported 21 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 6 reports

Governments failing to protect minorities, says US

AFPWashington: US Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed concern at global problems of discrimination and violence against religious groups, including Baha'is, Buddhists, Hindus, Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Sikhs besides increasing use of blasphemy ... [Published msn.co.in - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Religion, John Kerry, Apostasy

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 8 hours ago - 15 reports

Supreme Court to hear case on prayer in public meetings this fall

In a public setting, allowing for multiple forms of prayer and religious discourse can serve as a vehicle for fellowship, camaraderie, respect and love.Kristin Murphy, Deseret NewsSummaryReligious leaders are curious to find out the outcome of a case ... [Published Deseret Morning News - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Supreme Court, Religion, Greece, Complaints

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated 12 hours ago - 4 reports

Dalai Lama: Seek riches and you'll never be satisfied

Michael Fitzpatrick gets a blessing from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at the KFC Yum! Center on May 20, 2013. / Gannett/Kylene White, The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-Journalby Peter Smith, The (Louisville, Ky.) Courier-JournalFiled UnderLOUISVILLE, ... [Published Stevens Point Journal - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Tenzin Gyatso, Buddhism, Religion, KFC Corporation

Quotes

"Don't wait until there are many reports as by then, action can't be implemented because the agencies database is not updated" he told reporters after addressing officers of agencies under his responsibility in Putrajaya, Tuesday

Religious Enforcement Agencies Must Be Active - Jamil Khir [Published Bernama - 16 mins ago]

"We respect others' religious values, but being discriminated against was hurtful and illegal" they said

Florist challenges demand to provide flowers for same-sex wedding [Published Los Angeles Times - 16 mins ago]

But in that same opinion, then-Chief Justice Warren E Burger pointed out that "there is no indication that the prayer opportunity has been exploited to proselytize or advance any one, or to disparage any other, faith or belief." In that spirit, many legislative chaplains, including the chaplain of the U S House of Representatives, a Jesuit priest, choose not to mention Jesus...

Prayers in public offices [Published Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago]

"There is no discrimination in bringing justice. We dealt with the first two cases and 11 more cases involving Buddhists will be dealt with very soon" he said, adding that about 70 people will face charges for murder, arson and looting

Myanmar Muslims jailed for killing Buddhist monk [Published Boston Herald - 1 hour ago]

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Conservative, religious Colorado groups among t... [Published The Daily Caller - Breaking News, Opinion, Rese ... - 20 mins ago] 'I think it chills free speech' ...
Seven Burmese Muslims jailed over monk’s murder [Published Democratic Voice of Burma » Analysis - 2 hours ago] Seven Muslim men, including a minor, were sentenced to jail on Tuesday for the murder of a monk, whose death allegedly sparked a wave of religious riots across central Burma in March. One of the men was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, while ...
Burma Muslims Jailed for Killing Buddhist Monk [Published The China Blog - 7 hours ago] (MEIKHTILA, Burma) — Six Muslim men and one minor have been sentenced to jail terms ranging from life to two years in prison for involvement in the killing of a Buddhist monk during sectarian violence in central Burma. Thein Than Oo, a lawyer defending ...
Burma Muslims Jailed for Killing Buddhist Monk [Published The Middle East Blog - TIME.com - 7 hours ago] (MEIKHTILA, Burma) — Six Muslim men and one minor have been sentenced to jail terms ranging from life to two years in prison for involvement in the killing of a Buddhist monk during sectarian violence in central Burma. Thein Than Oo, a lawyer defending ...
Survey shows little improvement in religious fr... [Published CNN Security Clearance - 16 hours ago] By Paul Courson There has been little improvement in religious freedom worldwide but some positive changes were seen in Turkey and Vietnam, according to an annual State Department survey of nearly 200 countries. Secretary of State John Kerry, a former ...

Audio/Video

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Secretary Kerry and Ambassador Johnson Cook Pre... [Published US Department of State - YouTube Channel - 18 hours ago]
Racing to preserve Afghanistan Buddhist site [Published Al Jazeera - YouTube - May 20 2013]
Tensions in Bangladesh go beyond religion [Published Al Jazeera - YouTube - May 06 2013]
Myanmar monks campaign for religious segregation [Published Al Jazeera - YouTube - May 03 2013]
Campaign suggests religious discrimination in M... [Published Al Jazeera - YouTube - Apr 29 2013]

Press Releases

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Popular Buddhist Author Returns To NYC With New... [Published PR Newswire: Entertainment & Media - May 17 2013]
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