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Taliban Accept Afghan Peace Talks: 'An Important First Step Toward Reconciliation'
The Taliban announced their acceptance to open the Afghan peace negotiations in Qatar, and showed new readiness to talk with American and Afghan officials, who said in turn that they would meet insurgent negotiators there within days.

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Disappointed but Not in Despair, Jeremy Lin Lists Top Three Offseason Goals
Jeremy Lin lists out top three goals for the offseason: get healthy, becoming a better all-around shooter, and becoming a better defender.

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Rick Warren Thanks Supporters for Praying for His Family in 'Most Painful Week' of Ministry
About a week since his son Matthew's suicide, Pastor Rick Warren has sent a letter of appreciation to all the church leaders that had prayed for his family during the "most painful week" of his 40 years of public ministry service in Christ.
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North Korean Christians Seeks Prayers for Peace Amid Country's War Cries
Christians living in North Korea have verified the war-like atmosphere in the country, and are asking fellow believers worldwide to pray.

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North Korea Authorizes Attack on US, Moves Missiles to Coast
In a latest war cry against America, North Korea’s military threatened that it has been authorized to attack the U.S. using “smaller, lighter and diversified” nuclear weapons and warned, “The moment of explosion is approaching fast.”

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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.
