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Memories Pizza in Indiana Reopens for Business as Christian Owner Plans to Give Donations to Churches and Washington Florist
A pizza business in Indiana has reopened on Thursday for customers after facing backlash surrounding comments made by the owner in regards to same-sex marriages and religious freedom laws. Now the owner plans to help give back to others with the donations provided by supporters.

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ISIS Militants Occupy Refugee Camp Yarmouk in Syria, Sparking Fears Of Mass ‘Slaughter'
The terror group known as ISIS has been making inroads in Syria, occupying part of a Palestinian refugee camp near Damascus on Thursday. The United Nations has expressed concern that a “potential massacre” could take place there.

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Pew Researches the Future of Christianity Around the World by 2050
Pew Research Center has made demographic projections on what the future of Christianity could look like around the world by 2050.

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Fox News Host Bill O’Reilly Asks Where U.S. Christian Leaders Are In Face of Attacks
Bombastic Fox News host Bill O’Reilly usually turns to politics and social issues on his highly-rated weekday news analysis show. Now he has shifted his focus on what has happened to leadership within the Christian community in the United States in the face of worldwide persecution.

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Al Jazeera America to Air Documentary On South Sudan’s Descent into a Failed State
Before they became an independent country, the mostly Christian people of South Sudan lived under the Muslim-dominated government of Sudan. Now a prominent international broadcaster has taken a look at how the country has progressed since its people voted to be a separate country.

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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.
