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Iran's new school year again excludes Baha'is
3 October 2008NEW YORK – As the new academic year got under way, young Baha'is in Iran again found the door to higher education closed.
Although in its public stance the Iranian government says Baha'is are free to attend university, reports indicate that the policy of preventing Baha'is from obtaining higher education remains in effect. Students this fall found that their exam results were frozen and their files listed as “incomplete” on the Web site of the national testing organization.
Baha'i Studies conference attracts 1,400 people from 23 countries
1 October 2008As years pass, annual North American gathering gets more international. This year's conference, held in San Diego, had the theme "Religion and Social Cohesion."
Praying for the sick – can science prove that it helps?
1 October 2008Definitive research is elusive, says a Canadian doctor.
World Heritage recognition of Baha’i shrines:
Iran and Egypt — human rights
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Iran Update: (9 October 2008) A report summarizing the latest news verified by the Baha’i International Community.
- Iran’s new school year again excludes Baha’is (3 October 2008)
- Iranian media attacks on Baha'is and Nobel Prize Winner Shirin Ebadi seek to stir “irrational fears and prejudices” (12 August 2008)
- Baha’is reject allegations of subversive activity in Iran (3 August 2008)
- Arsonists in Iran target Baha’i homes, vehicles (28 July 2008)
- Egypt court upholds Baha'i plea in religious freedom cases (29 January 2008)
Previous articles from around the world
People »
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Rainn Wilson talks about Hollywood, his family and the Baha'i Faith (24 May 2007)
LOS ANGELES — The actor is part of the award-winning cast of the U.S. television series "The Office" and also has a noteworthy film career.
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- Olympian Nelson Evora and other top athletes find support in faith (11 August 2004)
- Quiet revolutionaries (22 June 2008)
- Best-selling author works out ‘diagnosis’ for world’s ills (29 August 2007)
- Standing up for justice and truth (5 December 2004)
- Award highlights moral education for junior youth (6 December 2006)
- Two Baha'i musicians receive Grammy nominations (2 February 2006)
- Peace expert appointed to university chair (16 November 2005)
- Finnish TV talk show host finds success in unconventional approach (9 December 2007)
Health and medicine »
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Praying for the sick – can science prove it helps? (1 October 2008)
SAN DIEGO, United States — Proving scientifically that it helps to pray for a sick person is an elusive proposition, says one of the speakers at the 32nd conference of the North American Association for Baha’i Studies.
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- Village women work to establish medical post (12 November 2006)
- Ideals inspire medical innovator (15 May 2003)
- In Buryatia, a struggle against substance abuse and AIDS (29 November 2000)
Climate change »
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Climate change creates moral issues, says panel (9 May 2007)
UNITED NATIONS — As consensus on global warming grows, it's time to look more closely at how to share the economic, social, and humanitarian burdens that climate change will likely bring.
- Arctic warming is one focus of conference (28 October 2007)
- Lord St. John of Bletso issues a "call to action" on the environment (31 May 2002)
- Faith groups meet on environment and climate concerns (4 June 2002)
- Peace Monument in Brazil receives final earth samples (19 September 2000)
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Africa
- Ugandans study approaches to development Uganda, 30 November 2007
- South African film shows faith in action South Africa, 19 August 2007
- Congo Republic issues stamp for World Religion Day Congo Republic, 31 January 2007
- Youth conference in Burundi focuses on social transformation Burundi, 19 September 2006
- Families and youth identified as keys to reducing poverty Tanzania, 1 November 2006
Americas
- Beyond expectations: Weekly gathering surprises hosts United States, 25 December 2007
- In Brazil, positive spin spells TV success Brazil, 24 June 2007
- Fabrication begins on components for Baha’i temple in South America Canada, 19 February 2007
- Arctic warming is one focus of conference Canada, 28 October 2007
- Canadian school teaches “we” instead of “me” Canada, 2 July 2007
Asia
- Vietnamese Baha’is reach milestone with election of National Spiritual Assembly Vietnam, 4 April 2008
- In the shadow of the lotus, peace and calm prevail India, 19 March 2008
- Film on Baha’i pilgrimage debuts Israel, 23 January 2006
- Junior youth take inspired steps Singapore, 14 July 2005
- Award highlights moral education for youth Malaysia, 6 December 2006
Australasia
- Baha’is celebrate new year New Zealand, 21 March 2008
- In Queensland outback, Fari’s Day means fresh produce Australia, 10 March 2008
- Tasmanian Baha’i center gets dome Australia, 23 July 2007
- Funeral planned for Samoan head of state Samoa, 14 May 2007
- Children conduct service at House of Worship Australia, 8 December 2005
Europe
- Dean of Westminster Abbey highlights need for unity United Kingdom, 18 March 2008
- Building unity with community prayer Germany, 19 February 2008
- Finnish TV talk show finds success in unconventional approach Finland, 9 December 2007
- Slovak government recognizes Baha’i Faith Slovakia, 13 May 2007
- Golden tile from Baha’i shrine goes on display at museum Netherlands, 20 March 2007
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