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Obama Pays Tribute: First Astronaut To Orbit The Earth, John Glenn, Dies At The Age Of 95.
President Barack Obama highlights John Glenn's contribution to American and world history, remembered for his exemplary military service to the country
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War On Terror Update: ISIS Lost 50000 Soldiers In Two Years – Security Experts
US security officials believe the loss is due to the relentless campaign by coalition forces against the terror group.
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Syrian War Update: Thousands Of Civilian Flee As Syrian Forces Begin Ceasefire
Thousands of refugees from Aleppo are making their way to safer ground. Although fighting has not completely stopped, civilians would be able to flee from danger.
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Pakistan Plane Crash Update: All 48 Passengers Killed Caused By Possible Engine Failure
One of the engines failed according to the mayday call by the pilot before it rammed on to the mountainside north of Islamabad. All 48 passengers died including a pop start turned preacher.
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Syrian war update: Rebels to allow civilian evacuation by calling for truce
Thousands still trapped in war-torn rebel strongholds without food and medical supplies, Rebel forces agree to five-day ceasefire so civilians could evacuate safely
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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.