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Syrian Civil War Update: Russia and Turkey Supports Ceasefire, Does Not Include Terror Groups
Russia and Turkey are in the forefront of enforcing the ceasefire, which may bee deemed as an act that could mark peace in Syria.
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Iraqi Forces Conduct Second Massive Operations To Retake Mosul
Ground operations and airstrikes have been considered to be the biggest offensive since the liberation of Iraq in early 2000 from deposed leader Saddam Hussein.
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Putin Says Russia Will Not Expel Anyone after US Sanctions, Kicks Out 35 Russian Diplomats
In a turn of event, Russian President Vladimir V. Putin has announced that he would not retaliate against the United States' orders of expelling 35 Russian diplomats from the U.S. and closing two Russian compounds as retaliatory measures to the U.S. Presidential Election hacking.
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Berlin Attack Update: Police Detains Man With Links To Attacker
Investigators think this man may have information regarding the attack. More victims could have been taken were it not for the advanced braking system of the truck.
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Israel Risks 'Two-State Solution' For Peace With Palestine Over Settlements Issue, Kerry Says
Peace efforts face "grave jeopardy" between Israel and Palestine according to US Secretary of State John Kerry. Israeli Prime Minister says that this statement is not balanced.
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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
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Willow Creek Community Church invites believers to write prayer cards for the next president
This past Sunday, Willow Creek Community Church based in Illinois invited believers to “pray for the next president” during the service. The church not only expressed its concern for the upcoming election but also emphasized the role believers should play in the process and the importance of offering prayers for the nation's leaders.
