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3,000-Strong Mob Looted, Torched, and Destroyed 150 Christian Homes in Pakistan
3,000-strong mob looted, torched, and destroyed Saturday over 150 Christian homes, shops, and churches in a small colony in the Pakistan province of Punjab over blasphemy accusation against a Christian man.
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Japanese-Taiwanese Celebrity Makiyo Baptized in Blackie's Home
Japanese-Taiwanese celebrity Makiyo Kawashima, who was involved in a beating of a taxi cab driver while intoxicated, received baptism at “Blackie” Chen Chien-Chou and Christine Fan’s home. Wang Leehom also witnessed this event.
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Concludes His Tenure with Three Bows
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivered his last work report before handing his seat to incoming premier Li Keqiang. Ending his ten-year reign, Wen exited the public stage with three humble bows to the audience.
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Obama Files Legal Brief to Justices to Bring Down Same-Sex Marriage Ban in California
The Obama administration has filed a legal brief on Thursday afternoon, urging the Supreme Court to repeal the California law banning same-sex marriage.
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Meteor Explodes, Boom and Debris Struck Russia, Wounding 1,200 People
Debris from a 10-ton meteor streaked through the sky in western Siberia early Friday, accompanied by a sonic boom that shattered windows, damaged buildings, and more than 1,000 people were hurt the debris, stated the Russia’s Interior Ministry.
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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.