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Islamic State Training Pilots to Fly Captured Fighter Jets
ISIS may have pilots capable of flying captured fighter jets. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), an organization that monitors the progression and events of the Islamic State, reported that the extremist group has flown three Russian MiG planes. 
US Central Command: US Coalition Is Winning Back ISIS-Occupied Territories
KBS and BBC News reported that the U.S. Coalition has recently started to recover some territory in the Middle East that was under the occupation of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). General Lloyd James Austin III told reporters that U.S. airstrikes have been gaining some effect and the al… 
North Korea Threatens To Respond With Force To Any Form of Intervention From World
For many years now, especially at this year’s United Nations General Assembly, nations all over the world including the United States and South Korea have been pressuring North Korea to provide their citizens with the most basic human rights. North Korea’s Korean Association For Human Rights how… 
Korean Soccer Star Heung-Min Son Breaks Up With Minha of “Girls’ Day”
On the 16th, it has been confirmed that soccer player Heung Min Song (Leverkusen) has broken up with his K-pop star girlfriend, Minha of “Girls’ Day”. Many of their fans have expressed surprise at the news and also how the relationship barely lasted only several months. However, an acquaintanc… 
Brian Park Eliminated: “Super Star K 6” Confirms Top 8 Contestants
Mnet’s “Super Star K 6”, considered the largest and most popular audition program for rookie singers in South Korea has finalized its top 8 contestants. The panel of judges announced that Brian Park, one of the contestants will no longer be able to compete, and announced that Jin Eon Kwak, Fee… 
“Fearbola” Spreads With 3rd American Ebola Patient
Recently, a new term called “Fearbola”, a combination of the words “fear” and Ebola is being used to describe the situation in America considering the epidemic that has claimed the lives of thousands of people not only in Africa but around the world. The U.S. government has announced that th… 
Boko Haram and Nigerian Government Negotiating Release of Abducted Schoolgirls
The Islamic extremist group Boko Haram and the Nigerian government have agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, Nigerian officials announced. Reports say that they may be considering the release of the over 200 schoolgirls that had been abducted by Boko Haram back in May. It seems that specific terms have … Sixteen Die in Accident during K-Pop Concert
At least 16 died and 11 more have been injured during an accident that occurred at a Korean pop (K-Pop) concert in Seongnam, located a little south of Seoul. The victims were atop a ventilation grate to get a better view of the performance in the midst of a crowd of 700 in the outdoor concert. Thoug… 
The Way of the Cross IV: Heidelberg Disputation, Thesis IV
After affirming that the works of man are likely to be mortal sins, Luther begins thesis 4 as the discussion of divine works in contrast to human works. Theses 3 and 4 can be taken together because they are parallel in construction and set up the fundamental contrast. This contrast is an important w… Houston Receives Criticism for Giving Subpoenas to Pastors
Earlier this week, Houston Mayor Annise Parker initiated subpoenas to 5 pastors in Houston. The subpoena demands that the pastors turn over “[a]ll speeches, presentations, or sermons related to HERO, the Petition, Mayor Annise Parker, homosexuality, or gender identity prepared by, delivered by, re… 
Blizzard and Avalanches in Himalayas Take at Least 27 Lives
The deaths of at least 27 people have been confirmed on Thursday, amid rescue teams’ continuous efforts in looking for the bodies of missing hikers in Nepal’s Himalayas. So far, at least 220 trekkers had been rescued. The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) told the Associated Press… 
Kevin Durant Undergoes Successful Foot Surgery
On Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder confirmed that small forward Kevin Durant had a successful surgery. 
Fearless Tour, Featuring AMP, Mickey Cho, Gowe, NAK, and MC Jin, Coming to Southern California
Asian American Christian artists AMP, Mickey Cho, Gowe, NAK, and MC Jin will all be performing together on stage for the first time during their upcoming “Fearless Tour,” during which they will be performing in two locations in southern California; northern California; Virginia; and Maryland, … 
Hong Kong Protester Ken Tsang Beaten by Police
At 3 AM on Wednesday, a group of six Hong Kong police officers beat a protester on the side of a street. A local TV station captured the abuse of pro-democracy Civic Party member and social worker Ken Tsang Kin-Chiu. 
Mark Driscoll Resigns from Mars Hill Church
Pastor Mark Driscoll, the author of numerous Christian books and the former senior pastor of Mars Hill Church, has submitted a resignation letter to his Board of Overseers on Tuesday. “By God’s grace I have pastored Mars Hill Church for 18 years. Today, also by God’s grace, and with the full s…









