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Israel PM charges US responsible for UN resolution, breaks ties with nations who voted in favor
Israeli Prime Minister is convinced that the United States under the Obama Administration orchestrated the passing of the UN Security Council resolution, declared they will do everything to rescind it.
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Mexican drug gang clashes kill 13 on Christmas Day, tensions escalating between criminal groups
Mexican warring syndicates launch attacks on Christmas Day, killing rival gang members, police officers and civilians just days after the 10th year anniversary of the campaign for all out war on drugs in Mexico.
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Berlin Attacker Dies after a Shootout With Police In Italy
Berlin attacker Anis Amri killed in a police shootout near a train station in Milan, Italy. Amri was responsible for the deaths of 12 people and wounding dozens of others after ramming a loaded truck in a busy Christmas market in Berlin, Monday.
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UN Pushes to Condemn Illegal Israeli Settlements While US Abstains
US abstains from voting in the UN Security Council resolution to declare Israel's settlements illegal, apparently withdrawing support for it's long-time ally.
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Libyan Hijackers Surrender, Disarmed With Gun And Grenade Replicas
Two Libyan nationals armed with weapon replicas loyal to deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi hijacks Libyan domestic plane and later surrenders peacefully and frees all hostages.
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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.
