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Convicted Murderer, Rapist Granted Wish For Euthanasia to 'Risk Creating Further Victims'
A convicted rapist and murderer, who is not terminally ill, has been granted permission to end his life under Belgium's euthanasia laws. The man requested euthanasia to "avoid creating more victims."

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Common Core Standards Frustrates Parents, Teachers Due to 'Incoherent' Teaching Methods
The Common Core State Standards continue to frustrate parents and teachers across the United States who say the curriculum is inconsistent and incoherent in the way it introduces Mathematical and English skills to children.

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Iraqi Christians Baptized In Baghdad Despite Looming ISIS Threat
5 Iraqi Christians were baptized by Canon Andrew White in the capital city of Baghdad as ISIS works to establish a caliphate in the region.

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Franklin Graham Says Christians are Commanded By God to Pray for Obama, U.S. Leaders
Samaritan's Purse president Franklin Graham recently urged Christians to pray for President Obama and other leaders, arguing that prayer is the strongest weapon of all during times of turmoil.

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ISIS Beheads Seven More People, Says U.S. Airstrikes Aren't Effective
An ISIS fighter recently stated that U.S. airstrikes are ineffective and will not be successful as the U.S. 'vastly underestimated' the strength of the terrorist group.

 
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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.”
