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Best Time to Watch Draconid Meteor Shower 2013 Peak on October 7, 8: Tips for Where and When to Watch the Dragon
While most meteor showers peak before the dawn, the Draconid meteors are generally best observed in the early evening. In the U.S., the best viewing time would be on October 7 and October 8 just after sunset.
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DC Capitol Hill Shooting Suspect Motive: Miriam Carey Had History of Mental Illness, Believed Obama Monitored Her
Miriam Carey, 34, a dental hygienist from Stamford, Conn., was identified as the driver who ran her car into a White House barrier, then sped to Capitol Hill, defying attempts by armed police to stop her Thursday afternoon.
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Xbox One Release Date, Price, Games, Pre-Order on Amazon, Best Buy, Target, GameStop
Xbox One will be available on November 22, 2013 in stores, a week ahead of the Sony PS4's release date. Microsoft's newest video game console retails for $499 in the US and is available for pre-order at the Microsoft store and other retailers.
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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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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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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.
