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YEMEN: 9 Detained for Converting to Christianity Yemeni police have detained at least nine people this year for converting from Islam to Christianity, a security official said Tuesday.

UZBEKISTAN: Attacks against Religious Minorities Continue The trial of Aimurat Khayburahmanov, a Protestant detained since 14 June in the north-west of the country, is in progress.

INDIA: Christians Attacked after Hindu Leader Killed Accusing local Christians of killing their leader, Hindu extremists set an orphanage on fire in Khuntapali village in Barhgarh district, burning a Catholic nun to death.

INDIA: Hindu Extremists Suspected in Murder of Priest Christian leaders in Andhra Pradesh suspect the grisly murder of a Catholic priest was the work of Hindu extremists.

INDONESIA: Muslim Mob Storms Church, Calls for Ban A Muslim mob stormed a church service in Cipayung, East Jakarta, forcing Christians to flee and then erecting banners in the street declaring a ban on "churches and religious services."

CHINA: Beijing House Churches Forced to Sign Document A number of Chinese House Church Pastors were forced to sign a written agreement that they would not participate in religious services while the Olympic Games are taking place in China.