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Women Who Are More Positive May Live Longer
Up to 30% of risk of dying from disease is lowered in women who are optimists.
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Time's Person of the Year 2016 Award Winner Prediction: Obama, Nigel, Putin, Modi, Trump, Hillary, Beyonce?
The shortlist for the Time Person of the Year feature not only individuals involved in politics but in sports, science and music as well.
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Taiwan Government's Initiation of Gay Marriage Bill Prompts Massive Protests of Tens of Thousands
It was in October of this year when the Democratic Progressive Party drafted a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Taiwan. Less than a month later, the legislation has passed through the first round of vetting and because of this, thousands of protesters gathered at Ketagalan Boulevard to voice their opposition to the bill.
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Illinois Christian-Owned Bed and Breakfast Fined $80,000 for Refusing to Host Gay Wedding
The owner of the Christian-owned TimberCreek Bed and breakfast are going to have to pay the $80,000 fine after a three-member from the Illinois Human Rights Commission composed of Commissioners Patricia Bakalis-Yadgir, Terry Cosgrove, and Duke Alden declined to review the earlier recommendation of Judge Michael R. Robinson. Judge Robinson found that Jim Walder, who owns the B&B declined the civil rights of Todd and Mark Wathen after he refused to have their wedding on his property.
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Army Corps of Engineers Halt Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline
Protesters are celebrating what Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault II calls "a win for all of America" after the Army Corps of Engineers denied a permit for the controversial pipeline. The Dakota Access Pipeline runs from Bakken oil fields in North Dakota and goes all the way to Patoka, Illinois.
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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.
