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Ancient Syrian City of Palmyra, a World Heritage Site, Falls to ISIS Control
The terror group known as ISIS continued its bloody rampage across Syria on Wednesday, this time taking control over the ancient ruins of Palmyra.
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Co-Author of Landmark Gay Marriage Study Urges Retraction After Irregularities in Data Emerge, Citing Potential Fraud
The co-author of a landmark study on same-sex marriage has stated that it should be retracted, citing that the data could be suspect.
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Bill Cosby Sexual Assault Update: Model Janice Dickinson Files Defamation Lawsuit against Comedian
American comedian Bill Cosby has faced many accusations of rape by various women. Now model Janice Dickinson has filed a lawsuit against him for defaming her reputation.
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Santa Barbara Oil Spill: Up to Five Times More Oil Than Estimated Spilled across 9 Miles of California Coastline
The cleanup from the oil spill off a Santa Barbara County beach continued on Thursday as its damage spread to nine miles of pristine California coastline. Federal investigators also continued their investigation on the factors behind the pipe’s leakage near Refugio State Beach.
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Clash of Clans Update May 2015: Matchmaking Algorithms Changed as ‘Trophy Dumping’ Addressed
The company behind mobile strategy game Clash of Clans has released an update this month that altered multiplayer algorithms and addressed the problem known as “trophy dumping.”
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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.
