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Canadian MP James Lunney Defends Christian-based World View, Says 'Militant Atheism More Akin to Militant Islam'
James Lunney, an independent MP in Canada’s Parliament, has written an editorial that defends both his Christian faith and his view of the world through that lens.

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Manny Pacquiao Biographical Film ‘Kid Kulafu’ Focuses On Filipino Boxer's Humble Beginnings
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao will face Floyd Mayweather next month at a highly anticipated boxing match in Las Vegas next month. Now a studio company from the Philippines is set to release a film on Wednesday that talks about his humble beginnings.

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Lakers PG Jeremy Lin Ends Regular Season With Sports Injury; Dwight Buycks Takes Over
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin has come down with a sport injury, which means he will be out for the rest of the regular season.

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Pope Francis Angers Turkey by Describing 1915 Armenian Mass Killings as ‘Genocide’
Pope Francis sparked off a diplomatic controversy on Sunday, angering Turkey with his description of the mass killings of Armenians back in 1915 as “genocide.”
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ISIS Destroys Ancient Iraqi City of Nimrud; U.N. Condemns Action as ‘A War Crime’
The terror group known as ISIS continued its campaign of wiping out anything it considers being not compatible with its brand of Islam. Now it has taken out that fury on the ancient Iraqi city of Nimrud over the weekend.
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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.
