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Chinese Yale Student Jumps to Her Death on Golden Gate Bridge, Bringing Into Question University’s Withdrawal Policies
Yale student Luchang Wang has become the latest casualty on San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge, jumping to her death there. Yale's withdrawal policy has come under scrutiny in light of her death.
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India Marks Gandhi’s Assassination Anniversary, but Some Praise His Assassin Instead
People across India paid their respects on the 67th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was shot and killed by an assassin as he walked to a prayer meeting in Delhi. However, some right-wing groups in India have praised Gandhi's assassin instead to mark the occasion.
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Egypt’s President al-Sisi Cuts Short Ethiopia Trip after 32 People Killed in Sinai
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi shortened his trip to Ethiopia Friday after the Egyptian wing of Islamic State, commonly known as ISIS, took credit for killing at least 45 soldiers and police officers in the Sinai Peninsula.
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Explosion Rocks Mexico City Maternity Hospital, Leaving 3 Dead, 73 Injured
A fuel truck exploded in a Mexico City maternity hospital on Thursday, killing three people and injuring dozens. Mexican officials reported that everyone had been accounted for in the blast.
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Middle East Refugee Crisis: Christian Leaders Ask for Help, Organizations Respond
A group of Eastern Christian leaders met in Lebanon to address the situation of Christian refugees in the Middle East and call on the international community to stop supporting terrorism. A few organizations have stepped up to help alleviate the crisis as best they could.
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Thanksgiving Fair and Luncheon Hosted by River of Life Foundation, ROLCC New Wave English Ministry, and Santa Clara Mayor’s Office
Santa Clara, CA – November 1, 2024 – The River of Life Foundation, in collaboration with River of Life Christian Church’s New Wave English Ministry and the Santa Clara City Mayor's Office, is proud to announce the Annual Thanks Giving Fair and Luncheon scheduled for Saturday, November 16th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on the River of Life Christian Church’s campus
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Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values
In order an effort to promote traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Macao YMCA, Guangzhou Suigang'ao Teenagers Institute, and the Teacher Chang Foundation of Taiwan, has conducted a survey on teens measuring their cultural awareness. They found that Hong Kong youths generally identify with and support the values of traditional Chinese culture.
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Global Lutherans celebrate Reformation Day, ‘trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time’.
Yesterday, October 31, was Reformation Day, and Lutherans around the world held various events in commemoration. In Singapore, the Lutheran Church advocated for Christian communion, while the German Lutheran Church encouraged believers to face the challenge of “trusting in the power of grace in a merciless time.”
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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.
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2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation
In the afternoon of Reformation Sunday, Oct. 27, some 2.1 million Christians gathered for a joint worship service from 2pm to 5pm in Seoul, Korea to “unite for repentance, revival, and restoration of holiness in our society.” According to organizers, an estimated 1.1 million joined onsite despite the bad weather with another 1 million joining online. The unprecedented joint worship service brought together Korean churches across denominations as they affirmed traditional marriage and family and
