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Father Pleads Boston Bombing Suspect 2 At-Large to 'Surrender Peacefully'
The dad of two suspects of Boston Marathon bombing told ABC News from his home in Russia that his sons were “set up” but pleads for the 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to "surrender peacefully" as the city is locked down and massive police manhunt is underway for the heavily-armed suspect 2.
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Boston Bombing Suspect Dead; Police Hunts Second as City Locks Down [Video]
Police killed one suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing in a shootout and mounted a house-to-house search for a second man on Friday in Watertown, with much of Boston under virtual lockdown.
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Messages of Hope for Boston Marathon Victims [Photos]
Images of the Boston Marathon bombing carnage and chaos in the news and social media have been seared in minds and hearts of the public. Yet, messages of hope are being poured out from the neighboring cities and around the country.
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Audrie Pott's Suicide Update: Family Sues Alleged Attackers; Lawyer Details Assault
San Jose, Calif. - Audrie Pott's family files a wrongful death lawsuit today against the three boys who allegedly sexually-assaulted their daughter days before she took her own life. Family lawyer gives details of the assault based on the photo evidences.
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Audrie Pott's Family Impores Witnesses of Sexual Assault Photo to Come Forward
Audrie Pott's family implores Saratoga High School classmates who saw photos of alleged sexual assaults to help them piece together the details of the event that led to their daughter's suicide last September.
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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.