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President Obama's State of the Union 2013 Address [Full Transcript]
President Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, delivered the State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol February 12, 2013 in Washington, DC.
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Pope Benedict XVI Announces Resignation from Papacy; First in 600 Years
Pope Benedict XVI said in an announcement on Monday that he no longer had the mental and physical strength to run the Roman Catholic Church, and will resign from Papacy as of Feb. 28th.

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55,000 Taiwanese Complete 30 Hour Fasting in 24th Annual World Vision Famine Rally [Pictures]
Over 55,000 people in Taiwan gathered in Kaohsiung, southern part of Taiwan, participating in a 30 consecutive hour fasting from solid food in order to physically experience the hunger that millions of children and adults face in impoverished nations around the world.
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Evangelist Stephen Tong Concludes Evangelistic Rallies in United States
Indonesian evangelist Stephen Tong, who had recently been hospitalized for his physical ailments, has concluded his evangelistic rallies in Los Angeles this past weekend after the first stop in Florida.
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Jay Chou’s Music Video Features Christian Elements - A First in His Career [Video]
Taiwanese superstar Jay Chou’s music video for his latest album “Opus 12” featured his church’s senior pastor as a marriage witness; this inclusion of Christian element comes after Chou’s baptism that took place months earlier.
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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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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.

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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.
