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Oscar Pistorius News: Steenkamp Family Unhappy With His Newly Granted Prison Privileges
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to a five-year prison sentence after he was convicted of culpable homicide. However, Reeva Steenkamp’s family is not happy with the way he is serving his sentence now.

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Scottie Pippen Talks His Defense Strategy and Thoughts on Pau and Marc Gasol, Marcin Gortat, Oscar Schmidt and Tim Duncan
NBA legend Scottie Pippen talked to the press during the NBA All-Star Weekend, which happened over Valentine’s Day. He provided his opinions on both past and present NBA players.
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Phoenix Suns Trade Rumors: Goran Dragic Headed to Miami Heat
The NBA trade deadline fell on Thursday afternoon, and Goran Dragic may have had his wish granted in the form of a one-way ticket out of Phoenix.

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World's Oldest Couple in China with Combined Age of 217 Looks Back on 90 Years of Marriage
A Chinese couple has stayed married for 90 years, making them the oldest couple in the world.

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President Obama Defends, Responds to Criticism of Why He Doesn’t Use the Term 'Islamic Extremism'
President Barack Obama defended his actions on Wednesday on why he refused to identify terrorists as Muslim extremists in his quest to “discredit violent ideologies.” He has faced criticism in his approach to terrorism from both Democrats and Republicans.

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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.
