Michelle A. Vu
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Taliban: Hostage Negotiations Have Failed
A Taliban spokesman said Saturday that face-to-face negotiations with the South Korean delegation over the fate of 19 kidnapped aid volunteers have failed and future talks are unlikely.
Aid Finally Reaches Peru Quake Victims
Damaged highways, towns in rubbles and thousands of hungry survivors was the scene Friday morning when aid finally reached the disaster zone in Peru.
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 Friday upon their return to South Korea.
No New Breakthrough Yet for Hostage Crisis
No word of a breakthrough was heard after Thursdays face-to-face talks between Taliban militants and South Korean officials over the fate of 19 church volunteers who are still being held hostage.
Evangelicals, Adventists Consider Future Ties Despite Differences
Representatives of the World Evangelical Alliance and Seventh-day Adventist Church recently met for a second round of theological discussion that will serve as a key factor in determining whether the Adventist Church will become a member of the WEA.
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.
WCC Head Meets With Korean Hostage Families
The head of the World Council of Churches met briefly with the families of the Korean hostages at their home church outside of Seoul Tuesday to offer comfort and prayers for the hostages safe return.
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 Frees 2 Korean Christian Hostages
The Taliban handed over two South Korean hostages to officials from the international Red Cross on Monday.
Taliban to Release Two Korean Hostages
Two Korean hostages will be released Monday as a goodwill gesture towards the Korean people and officials, said a purported Taliban spokesman.