China: Mark Obama, Barack’s Jewish brother
Most Israelis didn't even know that the American president has a Jewish half-brother.
China: Reforms one-child policy to gain competitive edge
Struggling with the economic fallout of its one-child policy, China will now allow couples to have two children if one…
Iran: Ticking time bomb?
By Marney Blom On the heals of another round of failed nuclear talks between the P5+1 nations – the five…
China: Prayer and the escape of Chen Guangcheng
When China's blind dissident, Chen Guangcheng, escaped from house arrest last year, angry Chinese leaders were sure the U.S. had…
China: Christians thrive despite increase in persecution
Chinese Christians are uncomfortable with the influence of government and millions worship outside the official framework in “underground” or in…
China: Christians harness internet
Chinese Christians are sharing their faith on Weibo, China’s giant, state-regulated, social network—and some are beginning to challenge the censor…
China: House churches continue growing despite persecution
When Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang officially take over as the president and the premier of China in March next…