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Salvation Army Set to Kick Off 2009 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign
The Salvation Army officially kicks off its 2009 Red Kettle Christmas campaign Thursday during the nationally televised halftime show for the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Oakland Raiders.

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Faith, Science 'Must Intersect' in Climate Talks, Say Canadian Church Leaders
Two Canadian church leaders who will be attending the U.N. Climate Change Conference next month believe faith and science “must intersect” at the highly- anticipated gathering of world leaders.
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World Vision Launches Campaign to Save Over 6M Children Each Year
Christian humanitarian agency World Vision has launched a global five-year campaign to reduce the number of child and infant deaths, which currently stands around 8.8 million each year.

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Obama in China: 'Universal Rights' Should Be Available to All
America will always speak out for the core principles that have served as the nation’s “compass,” President Obama said during his first full day of his visit to China.
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Relief Groups Gear Up to Aid Thousands in El Salvador
International Christian groups are responding to the recent flooding and mudslides in El Salvador that has claimed at least 130 lives so far and left another 60 missing.

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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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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.

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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.
