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Nina Dobrev Tells Fans She Is Leaving The Vampire Diaries at End of Season 6
Nina Dobrev will be quitting The Vampire Diaries at the end of its present sixth season.
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Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig Most Reliable for Weight Loss, Study Says
According to a new review of clinical trials, dieters looking to take full advantage of their chances for long-term weight loss should reflect trying Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig.

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Pope Francis Agrees to Sri Lanka Trip, to Honor 123 Korean Martyrs
Pope Francis has told people from Sri Lanka residing in Italy that he wished to take up an invitation to visit their nation, where the wounds of civil war nevertheless needed to heal.

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US Diplomat Victoria Nuland Apologizes Over EU Ukraine ‘Insult’
LONDON - Victoria Nuland, a senior U.S. State Department official, has apologized to the European Union following using an expletive whilst discussing the EU's diplomatic task in Ukraine's political conflict. Her argumentative comment emerged as an Internet video of an intercepted call. Henry Ridgwell states for VOA from London.

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Microsoft, Google, Facebook to Unveil Information About Gov't Secret Data Requests
The Obama administration states that it will let Internet companies to offer customers a better suggestion of how frequently the government requires their details, but will not let companies to divulge how much or what is being collected.

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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.
