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Thousands of Books Lost after Fire in Historical Library
Fire in a 16th-Century library in Germany ravaged 25,000 irreplaceable books. Workers save 6,000 other works, including Luther Bible
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Twelve Arrested After Attack of Church in India
Police in the Indian state of Orissa have arrested 12 people that took part in an attack against a church in India last Thursday.
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Over 200 Dead After Russia Hostage Crisis
More than 200 died, and hundreds wounded after masked gunmen held 1,500 people hostage in a school in southern Russia.
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Relief Agencies in Florida Prepare for Hurricane Frances
Relief agencies and millions of Floridians are preparing for the potential impact of Hurricane Frances, meanwhile, agencies in Cuba report continued efforts
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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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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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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.
