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Federal Judge Ruled Christian Prayers Unconstitutional in North Carolina County Board
A federal judge in North Carolina has ruled that a county board in that state violated the Constitution when it conducted prayers that were of a Christian nature.

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Mark Zuckerberg: ‘Historic Opportunity’ to Connect the Rest of the World to Internet
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced harsh criticism for his views on the concept of net neutrality. Now he’s made a few changes to a website that brings Internet services to the developing world.

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Pentagon Admits that Airstrikes against ISIS Led to Civilian Deaths; Group Claims Victims Include 31 Children, 19 Women
Officials at the Pentagon have claimed that the bombing campaign in Iraq and Syria against ISIS has been precise and accurate. However, an internal military investigation claimed civilians were caught in the crossfire.

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Royal Baby Name Christened as Charlotte Elizabeth Diana to Maintain British Traditions
Two days after Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby girl, she and Prince William have decided to officially name their daugther Charlotte Elizabeth Diana in accordance with British tradition.

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Christian NBA Player Stephen Curry Voted NBA MVP, Capping Long Journey To the Top
The votes have been counted and verified, and the results showed that Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry won the NBA’s MVP award Monday, beating out the heavily favored James Harden of the Houston Rockets.

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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.
