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Federal Court Orders Mississippi School District To Stop Promoting Christianity, Slaps $7,500 Fine
A U.S. district court in Mississippi has ordered a school district in that state to stop promoting Christianity during school events, fining the district $7,500 for being in “contempt.”

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Donald Trump Makes Comments On Syrian Christians Denied Entry into U.S.; Claim Rated as ‘False’
Real estate mogul and controversial Republican presidential contender Donald Trump has made remarks about the plight of Christians in Syria. Unfortunately, his comments were less than truthful on the matter.

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Religious Tolerance in India Questioned as 39 Dalit Christians Are ‘Converted’ to Hinduism: ‘It Was Conceived in Sin’
Many people in the West think that India, where the dominant religion is Hinduism, as a place of religious tolerance. However, Christians in that country have challenged that stereotype after 39 of them were “converted” back to Hinduism on Sunday.

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Mitsubishi Apologizes for Enslaving U.S. POWs During WWII: ‘For 70 Years, We Wanted This’
One of Japan’s most internationally recognized companies, Mitsubishi Materials, has issued a landmark apology on Sunday to American prisoners-of-war who were forced to work in mines controlled by the company during World War II.

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UK Evangelical Christian Organization A Rocha Strives to Protect the Environment: ‘Other Species Have Value to God’
A Christian organization based in the United Kingdom called A Rocha has engaged in scientific research, environmental education and community-based conservation projects. It works on the idea that “the gospel is for the planet as well as people.”

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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.
