• Rise of Persecution from ISIS and Others Forces Christians to Leave Middle East Altogether

  Until recently, the coverage of persecution directed at Christians and other minorities have received scant attention from most Western media outlets. However, one prominent news magazine in the United States has placed the issue on the front page.

  

• Suicide Prevention: Palo Alto High Student Carolyn Walword Writes Editorial on School Stress and Suicide Risks

  Palto Alto High School student representative Carolyn Walword wrote an editorial on Thursday that focused on the stress that her fellow students felt, which can drive some of them into suicidal thoughts.

  

• Chaos in Yemen Highlights Complicated Relationship Between United States and Iran

  The lack of a cohesive central government, along with loyalties divided on tribal lines, has threatened to destabilize Yemen into a civil war. However, the chaos in that country also brought to light the complicated relationship between the United States and Iran in the Middle East.

  

• Indiana Passes Religious Freedom Bill; Gov. Mike Pence Defends New Law As Nondiscriminatory

  The state of Indiana on Thursday passed into law a controversial “religious freedom” bill aimed at same-sex couples. It was signed by Gov. Mike Pence in a private ceremony.

  

• Boko Haram Conducts Mass Kidnapping of Up to 500 Women and Children as Part of Tactical Strategy

  The Nigerian terror group known as Boko Haram has been infamous for conducting kidnappings and massacres on a large scale. Now its militants may have kidnapped up to 500 women and children in its latest attempt as part of a possible tactical strategy.