Over a dozen people have reportedly died in the clash that ensued between police and protesters, and a Christian private school was set ablaze in the volatile Himalayan region.

OAKLAND, Calif. (ABP) -- Four American Baptist mission volunteers were released Sept. 13 on $200 worth of bond after spending three nights in jail on suspicion of dispensing AIDS medication without a license in Zimbabwe.

Neshan Saeedi, a 27-year-old Christian, has not been seen since his arrest by government authorities in July, according to the Farsi Christian News Network.

This story coming from China Aid is both good news and bad news. The good news is our brother was released from prison after serving his whole term. The bad news is that he is not in good health. He was also tortured while in prison. Please say a prayer for brother Chen Guangcheng today.

One of the countries that we cover often is Indonesia, which is a restricted nation and needs our prayers. Just a reminder, Indonesia is about 80% Muslim and about 16% Christian.

King Astyages raged at him. “You have perverted my own brother, my wife, and some of my children! You have disturbed the worship of our gods! The priests of Ashtaroth cry for your blood! If you do not stop preaching this Jesus and sacrifice to our gods, you shall die a most painful death!”

Persecution in India: Francis' Response from Cornerstone Church on Vimeo.