Police block entrance to religious convention site in Russia
Familiar “bomb scare” tactic forces attendees to return home.
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Conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses 
Jehovah’s Witnesses announce the start of their 2010 “Remain Close to Jehovah!” three-day conventions and warmly invite all to attend. On Friday May 21, the first of these events will be held in five locations in the United States.
Watch a four-minute special report on conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Heat wave and fires in Russia bring prompt response from Witnesses
“We view this situation as an opportunity to practice what the Bible teaches, by helping one another and helping our neighbors in need.”
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Criminal case against 73-year-old worshipper in Russia
Pyotr Babilyulka was imprisoned from 1956 to 1962 for his refusal to take up arms. Now the 73-year-old great-grandfather is again facing court charges and possible imprisonment, this time under investigation for “extremism.”
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Azerbaijan fails to comply with European standard for conscientious objectors
Although ready and willing to perform alternative civilian service that is not under military control, 22-year-old Farid Mammadov was convicted of evasion of military service.
Bulgarian court upholds religious freedom
The Administrative Court in Russe upheld human rights and religious freedom in Bulgaria when it ruled that citizens of the country have the right to share their religious beliefs in public places.
ERITREA:
Jehovah’s Witnesses Imprisoned in Eritrea
ARMENIA:
Imprisonment of conscientious objectors to military service
FRANCE:
Sacred occasion in France draws record numbers
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