World
Hyun-jin Ryu, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers earned his 13th win of the season after today’s match with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The game took place at the Angels Stadium in Anaheim, California and Ryu left the mound after pitching 7 innings and only allowing 2 hits. READ MORE
Ministries
Earlier this year, Ken Ham’s Answers In Genesis ministry which works to promote creation science and fight against the growing popularity of evolution announced a plan to build a park in Kentucky which is centered around a life-size model of Noah’s Ark. Ken Ham and Answers In Genesis had initially received a great deal of criticism from the local Kentucky community and scientists for this plan, but more recently some experts believe that this park may bring back a great deal of monetary profit to Kentucky. READ MORE
Church
At a Hispanic Pastor’s conference in Los Angeles, Rich Warren, the head pastor of the famous Saddleback Church urged his listeners that having a large congregation only matters to the ministry as long as the leader has the right purpose and process. A mass gathering does not matter to God if the people are not being trained and growing in the way that pleases Him. READ MORE
US
Some men serving in the U.S. armed forces have expressed some disappointments towards the Defense Department and their attitudes toward a regulation that a serviceman cannot participate in an event which selectively benefits a specific ideology or organization. However, many expressed they are unable to understand why it is okay for some troops to participate in a Gay Pride March and not okay for servicemen to participate in a Bible Camp at a church. READ MORE
World
The Korean historical block buster featuring the feats of Admiral Soon-shin Lee, has accumulated 8 million views in Korean cinemas alone to today. It has only been 10 days since the release of this epic drama and film fans, critics and historians are all expressing a great deal of praise for the picture. READ MORE
World
A highly valued Islam shrine was blown up by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) earlier in July. It is reported that the shrine was believed by many to be the burial place of the Hebrew prophet Jonah who is also known to Muslims as Yunus as written in the Koran. READ MORE
World
Korea is currently in shock at the recent incidents that have been taking place within the Korean military such as the shootings among the troops guarding the DMZ (De-militarized Zone) last month and the more recent beating and murder of Private Yoon. In the midst of all this chaos, citizens have started heavily criticizing the reality show “Real Man” (MBC) for their reflection on what life is like now while serving in the armed forces. READ MORE
World
On August 6th, a Private Yoon was beaten by superior troopers while serving in the Korean Army and was reported to have died in a military hospital while receiving treatment. Parents whose sons are currently enlisted in the armed forces to serve their country from all over Korea expressed outrage at how military officials were so unaware and irresponsible that such an incident could have taken place. READ MORE
World
Smartphone users from all over the world are talking about China’s entrance into the global market. Xiaomi Tech released its latest smartphone model, the Mi4 to challenge the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy series. Critics and consumers have been showing positive reactions not only to the phone itself, but also to the outstandingly low price. READ MORE
World
The BBC reported that Navi Pillay, the commissioner for human rights for the United Nations said in a statement at a conference in Geneva that the shooting down of the Malaysian Airliner, MH17 could be classified and will be further investigated as a possible war crime. The U.N. spokesperson explained that such a classification is possible because of the deaths of 298 civilians over Ukraine. READ MORE
US
On the 5th, Ok-sun Kim and Il-chul Kang who are victims to the Japanese military’s comfort woman or military prostitution program, were reported to have been invited for a conference at the White House, reports Munhwa Ilbo. Both the White House and the State Department expressed outrage at the incidents that took place in Asia during the war and condemned such actions as a serious violation of human rights. READ MORE
World
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church is scheduled to visit South Korea on the 15th of August to pay his respects to the 300 high school students who were lost in the sinking of the ferry Sewol earlier this year. Yonhap News reported that the Pope will personally meet with families of deceased students to encourage them with the love of God. READ MORE
World
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is the notorious leader of one of world’s largest terrorist organizations known as either the Islamic State or the ISIS. It is believed that ISIS is currently composed of at least 10,000 Jihads, or Islamic holy warriors and have conquered vast amounts of territory in Syria and Iraq. Now, al-Baghdadi continually speaks of an attack against the U.S. and is luring Muslims from America, Europe and even foreigners to join in his “holy war”. READ MORE
Society
Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church has been chosen by TIME Magazine as their “Person of the Year” for the year 2013. Nancy Gibbs, after announcing the magazine’s decision on Wednesday, explained that the Pope has been selected for his global influence and his great leadership. READ MORE
World
A huge earthquake shook the Ludian area near the city of Jiao Tong in the Yunnan province, the Peoples’ Republic of China. Yonhap news reported that there are probably over 400 villagers who have either been killed or currently missing, and the entire town has been destroyed with only the foundations remaining. READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
World May 08, 2014 03:08 AM EDT
