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US World Cup star credits Christ for everything

Originally published in Charisma News US soccer star Clint Dempsey is virtually stealing the show in this year’s World Cup. But the United States isn’t the only thing Clint Dempsey is representing on the field. “Now my faith in Christ is what gives me confidence for the future,” Dempsey told Sports Spectrum in a recent […]

Inter-church tensions as Russians takeover Crimea

Originally published in Crossmap Reports of violence and intimidation by pro-Russian groups against non-Russian Orthodox Christians in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine are beginning to emerge. According to Ukraine’s Liga News website, on June 1, a group of armed men in traditional Cossack clothes attacked the Holy Virgin Ukrainian Orthodox Church […]

Korea claims it is holding American tourist

An American tourist has been detained in North Korea for allegedly committing an unspecified crime, the country’s official news agency reported Friday. The Korean Central News Agency said that authorities were investigating the American for allegedly committing acts inconsistent with the purpose of a tourist visit. It did not give […]