-
60 Journalists Killed on Duty in 2014; Around Half Targeted for Murder
The year 2014 has been a deadly year to work in journalism. According to a new report, at least 60 journalists have been killed this year while on the job or due to their work, while 44 percent of them were targeted for murder.
-
Taiwan Considers Proposal To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Taiwan could make history by being the first East Asian country to allow same-sex marriage for its citizens if a proposal to legalize its practice is passed into law.
-
Jeremy Lin Understands Why Kobe Bryant Gets More Chances To Shoot Game-Winning Hoops
The Lakers usually defer to Kobe Bryant to make game-winning shots at the buzzer. While Jeremy Lin wishes that he would one day get the same opportunity to do so, he understood why the NBA veteran received the ball during those intense moments on the court.
-
Boko Haram Releases Horrifying Video of Civilian Massacre, Expands Operations to Cameroon
The Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram released a video online on Saturday that showed gunmen shooting down civilians lying face down in a dorm, with a leader justifying the killing because they are all “infidels.”
-
Sarah the Orangutan Granted Basic Human 'Legal' Rights by Argentina Court, Can be Freed
A court in Argentina has ruled that an orangutan must be granted certain legal rights and can go free from a zoo to a sanctuary, saying that the creature is a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of its freedom.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
