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Chris Paul Tips Jeremy Lin on Playing Under Byron Scott, Talks Michael Jordan And Importance of Family
The West beat the East 163-158 in the NBA All-Star Game, shattering records in terms of scoring. Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers fielded questions from reporters after that game, which covered topics on family, fashion, Jeremy Lin and Michael Jordan.
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West Virginia Train Involved in Accident Hauled 3 Million Gallons of Crude Oil in Newer, Safer Tank Cars
Oil cars from a derailed train in West Virginia were still smoldering on Tuesday as investigators tried to figure out what happened in the first place.
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ISIS Lights 45 People On Fire Near Iraq Air Base Holding US Troops
Reports from the Iraqi town of Al-Baghdadi, located just a few miles from an air base holding U.S. Marines, claimed that militants from ISIS burned 45 people on Tuesday.
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Year of the Goat: Christians Face Dilemma Celebrating Chinese New Year as Ash Wednesday Begins
This year, the Year of the Goat and Ash Wednesday fall just a day apart, with Chinese New Year on the 19th, and first day of Lent on Feb. 18, presenting a dilemma for devout Christians across Asia.
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Bobbi Kristina Brown Health Update: Status Of Whitney Houston's Daughter Remains Grim; Lawyer Denies Reports of Removing Life Support
The status of Whitney Houston’s daughter has remained unchanged since Jan. 31, but a lawyer denied reports that she would be taken off life support this week.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
