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Jeremy Lin Named Player of the Week, Talks About Nick Young’s Performance
The Los Angeles Lakers may have a lackluster season so far based on their 12-26 record, but for Jeremy Lin, he may have found a way to work with Kobe Bryant and Lakers coach Byron Scott.
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Muslim Employee of Paris Kosher Grocery Store Hailed as Hero for Saving 7 Jews
A Muslim employee who worked at a Paris kosher grocery store has been credited with saving seven lives when a gunman, who previously declared his loyalty to ISIS, took hostages there.
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China Eases One-Child Policy, but Fewer Couples Than Expected Ask to Have Second Child
In response to demographic challenges, China eased restrictions on its one-child policy last year, but fewer couples than expected have asked the government’s permission to bear a second child.
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German Tabloid Paper Reprints Charlie Hebdo Cartoons, Gets Firebombed
A tabloid newspaper in Germany reprinted cartoons that mocked the Prophet Mohammed from French satirical paper Charlie Hebdo, which may have caused its offices to be firebombed on Sunday.
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Record Crowd, World Leaders Rally, Unite in Paris against Terrorism, Remember Victims
More than a million people, alongside 40 world leaders, marched on the streets of Paris on Sunday to express their unity against terrorism and pay respects to the victims of last week’s attacks within the French capital.
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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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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.
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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.
