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Britain Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage After Queen Gives Royal Approval
Britain on Wednesday legalized same-sex marriages in England and Wales after Queen Elizabeth II gave final approval, bestowing her royal assent as is common to all new laws.

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Zimmerman Verdict: Black Churches Honor Trayvon Martin with 'Hoodie Sunday'
George Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin July 13; the verdict sparked emotional discussions about race and equal justice in the United States.

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George Zimmerman Trial Live Stream: Watch Online Closing Argument Underway, Jury May Consider Manslaughter Charge
The George Zimmerman murder trial, live streaming online now, is beginning to come to an end as final arguments will be presented to the judge and jury today.
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Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight Say 'Thank You' to Public (YouTube Video)
Amanda Berry, 27; Gina DeJesus, 23; and Michelle Knight, 32, speak separately in a three-minute, 30-second video released on YouTube.

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Joel Osteen Offers Perspective on Nik Wallenda's Walk of Faith on Piers Morgan Live
Tightrope walker Nik Wallenda walked a quarter mile Sunday night without a safety net or harness, 1,500 feet above the Little Colorado River Gorge. The 22-minute walk on a 2-inch cable was watched by more than 13 million people

 
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Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel Conference
Over the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).

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Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like Jesus
On the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”

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[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!
Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald.
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[Exclusive Interview] Evangelist Stephen Tong exhorts the Chinese church to return to the foundations of reformed faith
During the 14th World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Pastor Stephen Tong, the founder of the Reformed Evangelical Church of Indonesia, spoke with Gospel Herald (GH), offering earnest counsel to the Chinese church.
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Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”
River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”
