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Amid Charlie Hebdo Fallout, Police Clash With Violent Protesters Burning Down Christian Churches, Businesses
While Europeans continue to be on high alert this week following a string of attacks in France and threats in Belgium, African Christians are also becoming increasing targets as police and Islamic militants continue to battle out the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attacks.
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Android L 5.0.2 Update Coming to All Motorola Devices: Moto X 1st Gen Getting Software Features of Moto X 2nd Gen
While Android 5.0 Lollipop is slowly showing up on various Nexus and Motorola devices since November's intitial roll-out, the latest mobile operating system has now been confirmed to come to all remaining Motorola devices from 2013 and 2014 "really soon."
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Xbox Live Games with Gold Deals for January 2015 Include Terraria, Dead Rising, XCOM, BioShock
In addition to the free games offered with Xbox Live Gold membership each month, the service offers a host of games at a significant discount during special weekly sales. For January's Games with Gold deals that started on the 12th, we take a look at the dozens of console games available at a discount for the Xbox One and Xbox 360.
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Two Men Killed In Belgium Raid That Thwarted Major Terror Attack
Belgian police are reporting two dead suspects and one in custody after an anti-terror raid in the country's industrial town of Verviers on Thursday.
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Duke University Reverses Plan for Campus-Wide Muslim Call to Prayer from Chapel Bell Tower, PA System
Duke University has cancelled its plan to begin Muslim call-to-prayer chant. The school announced earlier this week that it would begin this call over the college's campus PA system every Friday beginning tomorrow at 1 p.m. The North Carolina college campus is sounding the traditional chant from the Duke Chapel bell tower to mark the start of the Duke Muslim Students Association's weekly prayer in the chapel's basement.
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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.
