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US May Retaliate Against Russia For Hacking The Elections
The US government is set to announce measures this week in response to what it believes is an attack on the electoral process. Majority of the Senate also in support of the move.
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ISIS War Update: 97 ISIS Militants Killed In Battle To Regain Mosul From Islamic State
At least 97 ISIS militants killed in separate attacks in Mosul during the Christmas weekend. Coalition forces continue to advance to retake control of the beleaguered city from ISIS.
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Chicago Christmas Crime Wave Nets 12 Dead, Authorities Say These Were Targeted Attacks
Chicago crime wave claims victims during Christmas weekend. Police reports an increase in the number of criminal activities this year compared to statistics from 2015.
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Japan PM Shinzo Abe Makes Historic Visit To Pearl Harbor, Joins US President Obama
The historical visit, which is a landmark achievement for both countries, heralds the commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor that sparked WWII and killed more than 2000 US servicemen.
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Massive recovery operations for Russian military plane that crashes in Black Sea, all 92 passengers feared dead
No survivors have been found near the crash site as the massive recovery operations involve some 3000 people including more than 100 divers are combing through the crash area
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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.
