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Obama, Bush, Clinton Renew Commitment to Fighting Aids
President Obama is announcing on Thursday the nation’s commitment to fighting AIDS worldwide with hopes of getting medication and making treatment accessible to more people. Former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton are joining Obama at a World AIDS day event via satellite to approve of the administration’s plans to increase AIDS spending in the U.S. by an additional $50 million.
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Debt Ceiling Bill: 'A Done Deal'
After weeks of intense and heated debate, the debt ceiling bill sailed through the Senate with bipartisan support by a vote of 74-26. It passed the House on Monday by a vote of 269-161 and was quickly signed into law by President Obama soon after making his comments from the Rose Garden.
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U.S. Democrat Congressman David Wu Embroiled in Sex Scandal
While Democrat and Republican House leaders are up to their necks in budget negotiations, they have yet another sex scandal to handle.
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Obama Says NY Gay Marriage a 'Good Thing'
President Obama was pressed again on Wednesday about his stance on same-sex marriage. And again, the president stopped short of endorsing it.
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Emotional Affairs More Damaging Than Physical Ones, Say Experts
Trisha and Justin Davis had what on the surface appeared to be a “perfect” marriage.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
