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West Virginia Woman Charged In Murder of Pastor Remembered for Comforting People in Times of Grief
Police in West Virginia have arrested a woman in regards to a murder of an elderly pastor, which happened over the weekend.
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Boko Haram Extends Reign of Terror To Other Countries, Kidnaps 30 People
The Islamic militant group Boko Haram has spread its reign of terror, kidnapping a total of 30 people in two bus hijackings in Cameroon and Nigeria. Other countries in the region have decided to respond with an African Union force.
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Oscar Pistorius Update: Chief Justice Defends Case Ruling Close to Reeva Steenkamp's Death Anniversary on Valentine's Day
In comments made close to the second anniversary of Reva Steenkamp's death on Valentine's Day, the South African chief judge went on TV to defend decisions made by two lower-court judges in recent high-profile trials, including the one where Oscar Pistorius was convicted of culpable homicide.
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Jodi Arias Trial Update: Judge Scrutinizes Jury, Psychologist Cross-Examined again
The penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial could go on longer than the original trial itself. However, it may even be longer thanks to a surprise announcement by Judge Sherry Stevens.
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President Obama Issues Grammys Statement: Violence Against Women Must End; Bill Cosby Faces New Allegations
President Barack Obama made a surprise speech during a taped appearance at the Grammys on Sunday night, urging everyone to stop violence against women. He made those comments as another woman accused Bill Cosby of sexually assaulting her back in 1987.
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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.
