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Russell Wilson Talks about His Christian Faith and Keeps His Head Up Despite Super Bowl 2015 Loss
Although the Seattle Seahawks lost to the New England Patriots 28-24 in the final minutes of Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, quarterback Russell Wilson still looked on the bright side of life.
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TransAsia Airways Flight GE235 Crashes in Taipei, Killing 26 People And Injuring 15
TransAsia Airways Flight GE235 crashed in a Taiwan river Wednesday morning, killing at least 26 people, including the pilot and two co-pilots.

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New York Metro-North Commuter Train Crashes Into SUV at Intersection, Killing 6 People
A commuter train in New York struck a vehicle stalled on the tracks Tuesday night, leaving six people dead in the worst accident of the Metro-North railroad’s history.

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Christian Real Madrid's James Rodriguez Voted ‘Ideal Lover’ by Colombian Women, Deals with Gareth Bale’s ‘Steal’
In a surprising survey, James Rodriguez of Real Madrid has been voted the “ideal lover” by Colombian women. Also, he is dealing with fellow Madrid player Gareth Bale, who tried to score a goal at his expense.

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Jodi Arias Update: Retrial Could Last Longer Than Actual Trial; Intimate Details Shared In Courtroom
Jodi Arias has already been convicted in 2013 for the murder of her ex-lover, Travis Alexander. However, the penalty phase of her retrial could go on longer than the initial trial, where she was found guilty of first-degree murder.

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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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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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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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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.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
