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Supreme Court Decisions on Gay Marriage to be Announced Next Week
Supreme Court justices has announced that it will release ruling decisions on Monday over the challenges to California’s Proposition 8, which barred same-sex marriage in the state, and the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which denies federal benefit to legally married same-sex couples.
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Syria War Death Toll Exceeds 93,000; More Than 6,561 Children Killed
A new analysis of the Syrian death toll documented 92,901 killings between March 2011 and the end of April 2013, but officials say it is “most likely minimum casualty figure.”
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Syria War: G8 Leaders to Discuss Ways to Achieve Transitional Government
Amid UN’s report of at least 93,000 documented death toll in Syria, world leaders will convene next week in Ireland for the G-8 Summit, where the way to achieve a transitional government in Syria will be discussed, confirmed British Prime Minister David Cameron.
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Jeremy Lin on Positive Role Models: A Big Part of Why I'm in NBA Today
How many Chinese-American plays in the NBA? Just Jeremy Lin. What’s the secret to his success? Positive role models, says Lin.
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Mother of Chinese Baby Flushed Down Toilet 'Deeply Regrets What She Did'
Mother of a newborn rescued from a toilet pipe on Saturday afternoon in China was found by local police and is being investigated.
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[10th CCOWE] Hong Kong International Churches See 37% Surge as Youth Seek Cultural Shift
The surge in English-speaking international churches in Hong Kong—driven by returnees and youth seeking cultural relevance—contrasts with declining Cantonese congregations, not because the gospel changes, but because church culture must evolve to foster belonging, relational warmth, and intergenerational empowerment.
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Anglican Communion Launches 10-Year Initiative to Plant and Revitalize 1 Million Churches
Anglican leaders launch "Vision36," a decade-long initiative to plant or revitalize 1 million churches and gain 20 million new believers by 2036, with Africa playing a central role and discipleship as its foundational pillar.
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Bible Society in Taiwan Launches Full Sign Language Translation Project
The Bible Society in Taiwan has launched a full chapter-by-chapter translation of the Bible into Taiwan Sign Language, following the completion of 70 biblical story videos.
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[10th CCOWE] Rick Warren Calls for Global Church Unity at Closing of 10th CCOWE Conference
At the 10th Chinese Congress on World Evangelization, Rev. Rick Warren called for global Chinese churches to pursue unity in mission—not uniformity—grounded in five biblical foundations, emphasizing that collaboration is essential for fulfilling the Great Commission and witnessing to the world.