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  Asia Society & Culture

  Pakistan passes law barring marriage of under-18 Christians, raising hopes for protection from forced marriages, conversions

  By A. S. John

  The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed a law raising the legal marriage age to 18 for boys and girls belonging to the Christian community, bringing Christian marriage laws in conformity with Pakistan’s child protection and human rights standards. The bill titled ‘Christian Marriage (Amendment) Act, 2024’ -- presented by a Christian member of the National Assembly, Naveed Amir Jeeva, updates the Christian Marriage Act of 1872, which previously set the marriage age at 16 for boys and 13 for

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  Africa Society & Culture

  Liberian president's salary cut exerts pressure on Kenya, Nigeria leaders

  By Ken Kagicha

  Liberia's President has announced that he will reduce his annual salary from US$13,400 to $8,000 – a 40% cut – to demonstrate solidarity with Liberians burdened by the rising cost of living. Mr. Boakai’s office said the president had taken the step to demonstrate his commitment to running a responsible and transparent government, a call that has been reverberating across Liberia and other countries in Africa.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Calls for unity, toning down of extreme language after assassination attempt on Trump

  By CDI Staff

  Following the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump on at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, a number of evangelicals, commentators and political leaders across the spectrum are lamenting the extreme language that has marked the highly polarized election season.

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  Asia Society & Culture

  Seoul hosts first North Korean human rights forum: 'Peace and human rights are inseparable'

  By CDI Staff

  Held in the afternoon of July 11th at the multipurpose hall of Seoul City Hall, the 2024 Seoul Forum on North Korean Human Rights had the theme "The Reality of North Korean Human Rights and International Cooperation Measures, Journey to Freedom, Accompanying North Korean Defectors." The opening ceremony of the forum began with a welcoming speech by Seoul Mayor Se-hoon Oh followed by remarks from former United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and Minister of Unification Young-ho Kim.

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  US & Canada Society & Culture

  Trump defiant after assassination attempt; Democrat governor praying for GOP hopeful

  By The Christian Post

  Former President Donald Trump is reportedly doing well after an unidentified individual fired shots at the presumptive Republican presidential nominee at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, striking him on the right ear. 

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  US & Canada Society & Culture Breaking News

  Evangelicals call for prayer as Trump shot, wounded at campaign rally

  By CDI Staff

  Several evangelical leaders called for prayer in the aftermath of what is suspected to have been an assassination attempt on former President Trump who was shot and wounded at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “I thank God that former President @realDonaldTrump is alive.”