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President of Poland Signs Bill Deemed 'Democratic Dictatorship' for Government Takeover of TV, Radio
Demonstrators in Warsaw, Poland are claiming that Poland is in the process of becoming a "Democratic Dictatorship." There were 20,000 peaceful protesters that gathered in front of State Broadcasting Center (TVP) to express their ire about a bill that Polish President Andrzej Duda signed into law last week. The bill basically gives the Government control over the polish media.

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Forbes Editor-in-Chief Steve Forbes: Obama's State of the Union 'Really a Trip To Fantasy Land'
Business leader Steve Forbes said that Obama's State of the Union, "speech was really a trip to fantasy land. His description of the US economy is not what most Americans experience in their paychecks, his statements about how we're regarded abroad, about ISIS, I think just strike people as a man who is not in touch with reality. It's getting uglier out there, not better."

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Christian Homeschooling Movement Leader, Bill Gothard, Sued for Sexual Abuse
Bill Gothard, founder of Institute of Basic Life Principles, is being sued by 10 more women claiming sexual abuse during his time with the ministry. There are now over 60 women who have come forward with such claims.

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Richard Dawkins Sees Islam As a More Severe World Threat than Christianity
For all of his disdain for the Christian religion and God, renowned atheist Richard Dawkins has actually been willing to admit that he sees Islam as a far bigger threat to world peace than Christianity. He has also willingly admitted that, "Christianity may actually be our best defense against aberrant forms of religion that threaten the world."

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Natalie Cole's Christian Faith: Family 'Celebrates' The Grammy-Winning Singer's Life During Funeral Service
Natalie Cole passed away on New Year's Eve. Her family finally revealed the cause of her death as being heart failure induced by lung disease. The Grammy award winning singer and daughter of jazz star Nat King Cole was 65.

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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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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
