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Pakistan Factory Collapses, Killing At Least 18, Scores Trapped
At least 18 people were killed and up to 150 trapped on Wednesday when a factory collapsed near the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, officials said, adding to a number of industrial disasters to hit the South Asian nation.
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Bad Mood? Sleep Interruptions May Be To Blame, Finds New Study
People who wake up several times during the night may be in a worse mood come morning than those who get the same amount of sleep over a shorter time - but without interruptions - a small U.S. study suggests.
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Federal Reserve Hike 'Very Dependent' on Incoming Data: Brainard
The U.S. economy is gaining some strength but a stronger dollar has already tightened financial conditions and the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in nearly a decade will depend on incoming data, Fed Governor Lael Brainard said on Wednesday.
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Rough Seas Force New Refugee Routes, More Children On Move: UNICEF
More children are joining the ranks of refugees streaming into Europe, with some families taking a new route from Turkey to Bulgaria to avoid crossing rough seas to Greece as winter sets in, the United Nations said on Wednesday.
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What Does It Mean To Be A Success? The Humbling First Jobs of Four Entrepreneurs Who Changed The World
In the days of railroad barons and oil tycoons, it might have meant amassing the most cash possible. These days, the idea of true success has shifted toward the "social entrepreneur" - those who can create thriving enterprises while bringing about positive social change.
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Chinese Pastor Reflects on Charlie Kirk’s Death: Church Must Confront “Today’s Issues”
The news of Charlie Kirk’s death not only shocked leaders in the English-speaking evangelical world but also affected Chinese pastors in North America. In a memorial article, one pastor described Charlie Kirk as someone who “awakened the church, Christians, and even society as a whole.”
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[Exclusive] Escaping Extreme Poverty: The True Story of a Ugandan Girl’s Transformed Life
Emily, from Uganda, is a beneficiary of the international charity Watoto’s Keep a Girl in School initiative. This July, visiting Hong Kong churches and schools, she shares her journey of overcoming hardship, regaining access to education, and pursuing her dreams.
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Hong Kong Legislative Council Rejects Same-Sex Partner Registration Bill, Citing Traditional Marriage Values
The Hong Kong Legislative Council overwhelmingly voted down the controversial Same-Sex Partner Relationship Registration Bill on September 10th.