Michelle Vu, Christian Today Correspondent
Criticism Mounts Against Korean Evangelism Methods
Criticism of ''rash'' evangelism by South Korean missionaries broke out this week after the release of 19 Christian volunteers put an end to a six-week hostage crisis.
Freed Korean Hostages Head Home
The 19 Korean Christian hostages who had been separated and moved around by their Taliban captors in Afghanistan after their abduction six weeks ago were finally reunited Friday following their release this week and began making their trip back to South Korea.
Franklin Graham Fest Gathers Record Breaking 186,000 in Ecuador
US evangelist Franklin Graham made history this past weekend by attracting a crowd of 185,674 people to the Festival of Hope - the largest evangelical event in Ecuador's history.
China Intensifies Clampdown of 'Illegal' Church Activities
China has witnessed an increase in the number of "illegal" Christian groups who have been arrested across the country after a crackdown ordered by the Chinese Government last month, reports a leading Chinese persecution watchdog.
South Korean Christian Hostages Said to be Healthy
The remaining 19 Korean aid volunteers held hostage in Afghanistan are reportedly in good health, reporters were told Friday by an Afghan doctor who is in regular contact with a senior Taliban commander.
Freed Koreans Plead for Hostages on Al Jazeera
Two former hostages pleaded for the release of the remaining 19 Koreans still held by the Taliban during an interview with the Arab news network Al Jazeera.
Taliban Renews Threat to Kill Korean Hostages
The Taliban renewed threats Wednesday to kill its remaining 19 Korean hostages if their demands were not met, but did not immediately set a deadline.
Taliban Losing Patience with Korean Hostage Talks
The Taliban said it was losing patience with South Korean officials who have been negotiating for the release of 19 remaining Korean hostages.
Freed Korean Hostages Say 'Sorry' for Worries
The first two Korean hostages freed by Taliban militants gave a brief statement of apology and thanks to the public on Friday following their return to South Korea.
Female Korean Hostage Forfeited Freedom for Colleague
A Taliban militant said Wednesday that one of the hostages had foregone her chance of freedom to allow another captive who was more ill to be released.
Evangelical Leader Unveils Plans for Iraq Alliance
The World Evangelical Alliance is in the process of setting up an evangelical network in Iraq in an effort to offer spiritual and physical support to Iraqi Christians by uniting them with the global body of evangelicals.
Taliban say Hostages May Be Released at Weekend
A Taliban leader said Saturday that negotiations for the release of 21 South Korean hostages were going well and that the hostages would "definitely" be released even as soon as "today or tomorrow."
Taliban Vows No More Korean Hostage Killings for Now
The Taliban said Friday that it will not kill any of the remaining 21 South Korean hostages before its face-to-face meetings with the delegation from the East Asian country.
Afghan Official: Troops Ready for Hostage Rescue
Afghan troops are ready to free the remaining 21 South Koreans held by Taliban militants by force, said the Afghan interior ministry spokesman Wednesday.
Christians Kick Off Olympic Prayer Countdown for China
Only one year remains before the much-anticipated 2008 Summer Olympics Games in Beijing and Christians worldwide have kicked off a yearlong prayer campaign for a spiritual harvest in China.
Human Rights Activist Unimpressed by North, South Korea Summit
A long time human rights champion for North Korea is unimpressed by the second summit between North and South Korea to take place later this month.