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'19 Kids and Counting' Jill Duggar, Derick Dillard Receive Flak for Poking Fun at Zika Virus Threat
"19 Kids and Counting" stars Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard are now receiving flak for joking about the serious Zika virus. The two are currently in Central America on a mission trip so many are worried about the possibility of Jill being affected by the virus. It seems though that they are not taking the threat seriously.
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Oscars 2016 Awards: Complete List Of Winners, 'Mad Max,' Leonardo DiCaprio Win Big
Leonardo diCaprio finally won his first Oscars. After six nominations for the category, he took home the Best Actor award. While many were also rooting for Eddie Redmayne, nobody can say DiCaprio did not deserve the award either.
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ISIS Threats Unremarkable For Facebook, Twitter; Counter-Speech Against Hate Is Best Answer, Says Sheryl Sandberg
Twitter and Facebook's attempts to block terrorist content on social media have brought the ire of the terrorist group on them. The companies' CEOs, however, revealed that death threats from ISIS have become so common that they are unremarkable. Furthermore, Facebook's COO Sheryl Sandberg said counter-speech against hate, messages of tolerance and hope, is by far the best answer.
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'Guardians of the Galaxy 2' Release Date: Karen Gillan Is Excited to Play Nebula in Blue Once Again
Karen Gillan fueled fans excitement for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." She posted a picture of her hands covered in blue and said she is personally excited to be back.
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Nigerian Muslims Dreamt of Jesus, Want to Convert to Christianity Despite Brutal Consequences, Report Says
Despite the brutal repercussions of being a Christian in northern Nigeria, Muslims are said to be converting to Christianity in droves. According to the new study, over 10,000 Christians have been killed in the this region within the past five years.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
