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Trial of seven Baha'is delayed, no new date set

Although the trial of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran for more than 17 months was scheduled for today, when attorneys and families arrived...

Trial of seven Baha'is in Iran scheduled for 18 October

The trial of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders in Iran is scheduled for Sunday. However, defense lawyers have not received the standard advance...

Secretary general of UN releases report criticizing human rights abuses in Iran

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon yesterday expressed strong criticism of Iran's human rights record, voicing concern about the use of excessive...

Prominent Iranians call for religious liberty

A best-selling author and an Oscar-nominated actress are among those who have called for religious freedom in Iran, including an end to the persecution...

Music and the arts a highlight of summer gatherings

Singing was the draw at a festival of choirs in the Congo, while in Venezuela, both plastic arts and music played a key role at the annual Baha'i...

Ethics are 'missing dimension' in climate debate, says IPCC head

The inequities and injustices that are likely to occur on a global level because of climate change mean that world leaders must carefully examine...

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Religion joins with science to address environment issues

People’s spiritual beliefs affect their attitude toward climate change, with religious groups increasingly helping to frame humanity’s response...

Trial of seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders postponed

The trial of seven Baha'i leaders imprisoned in Iran has been postponed until 18 October, the Baha'i International Community learned today. According...

First identification cards issued to Egyptian Baha'is using a "dash" instead of religion

Two young Baha'is at the center of a court case over religious identification on government documents have received new computerized ID cards...

Due process ignored as trial date is set for Iranian Baha'i prisoners

In yet another example of the denial to Baha’is in Iran of their rights to justice, including due process, judicial officials have reportedly...