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Obama: Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Shot Down by Missile from Rebel-Held Area in Ukraine, Russia Responsible for Escalating Conflict
President Obama spoke Friday that the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 plane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile launched from an area inside Ukraine controlled by Russian-back separatists; although "no definitive judgment" has been reached on who was responsible for this 'catastrophe, he said Russia is largely responsible for the ongoing violence in Ukraine.
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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Shot Down in Ukraine, Concludes U.S. through Radar, Heat Signature
A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane with 298 passengers aboard was shot down Thursday by a surface-to-air antiaircraft missile over Ukraine, just miles west of the Russian border, where ongoing fighting between Pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian military have been taking place since April.
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Former NCAA Gymnast Kacy Catanzaro Becomes First Woman to Conquer 'American Ninja Warrior' Course (VIDEO)
NCAA's Southeast Regional Gymnast of the Year Kacy Catanzaro became the first woman to complete the obstacle course challenge on NBC's American Ninja Warrior television series.
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Watch Google I/O 2014 Live Stream Online, Keynote Developer Conference Today Start Time
Google I/O 2014 will officially begin at 9 a.m. PT on Wednesday, June 25. The annual developer conference featuring highly technical, in-depth sessions and showcasing the latest from Google's product teams and partners will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
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Meriam Ibrahim Update: Christian Woman Re-Released after Airport Detention; Sudan Assures Her, Family's Safety
Meriam Ibrahim, the Sudanese Christian mother who had been sentenced to death in Sudan, has been re-released, according to reports on Tuesday late afternoon.
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Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests
Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.
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‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity
On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.
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Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship
Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and
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Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies
In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:
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Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems
In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.
