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American Pastor Saeed Abedini Beaten in Iranian Prison; ACLJ Calls for Immediate Release
Prisoners in Iran attacked American pastor Saeed Abedini last week in an unprovoked manner. Prison guards intervened after he called out for help.

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Former ‘Real Housewives’ Star Lydia McLaughlin: 'Because I'm So Messed Up, That's Why I Believe In Jesus'
Lydia McLaughlin, a former star of “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” decided to leave the world of reality television and focus instead on her family and Christian faith. She is also a mother of three children.

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‘The Simpsons’ Season 27 Spoilers, Air Date: Homer and Marge Simpson ‘Legally Separate’ Over Narcolepsy, Al Jean Spills More Details
The creators of Fox’s iconic animated show “The Simpsons” indicated that they plan to shake things up in season 27, making the longtime marriage of Homer and Marge Simpson fall apart over the issue of narcolepsy. However, this development does not appear to be permanent.

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Pregnant California Mom Sucks out Deadly Snake Venom from Son’s Foot
A pregnant California woman used her mouth to suck out the venom from her 4-year-old son’s foot after he was bitten by a rattlesnake. Experts caution that this is the wrong way to deal with poisonous snake bites.

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Texas Rangers Trade Rumors: Josh Hamilton Suffers Hamstring Injury, Will Sit Out 4 Weeks
As trade rumors swell around the Texas Rangers, slugger Josh Hamilton will be sitting out from Major League Baseball for four weeks after he suffered a hamstring injury.

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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.
