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What’s It Like to Live In An Ebola Outbreak?
The first cadaver we buries was in a village called Gbanyawalu. When the body was turned over on his back for swabbing, it breathed – like someone who was suffocated. We almost ran out. Even the World Health Organization worker was not anticipating such a reaction from a corpse – especially one that was there three days before we arrived.
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Archaeologists Unearth Massive Gas Chambers at Sobibor Death Camp in Poland
Archaeologists in eastern Poland at the site of the Nazi concentration camp at Sobibor, say they have unearthed once-hidden gas chambers in which about 250,000 Jews were killed.
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After Losing Scottish Independence Vote, Alex Salmond Will Resign
Alex Salmond, who led Scotland's failed bid for independence, announced on Friday that he would step down as first minister and as leader of the Scottish National Party later this year. The announcement came the day after voters decisively endorsed continued union with Britain.
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Reese Witherspoon's New Movie 'The Good Lie' Shed Light on US Lives of Sudan's Lost Boys
Reese Witherspoon's latest campaign has taken the famous actress who has appeared in such movies as "Legally Blonde" and won an Oscar for "Walk the Line" far from the glamor of Hollywood and brought her into a film Christians can really rally around.
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Ukraine President Urges U.S. Congress to Arm His Soldiers Against Russia
President Petro O. Poroshenko of Ukraine on Thursday implored the United States Congress to provide Ukraine's soldiers with heavy military equipment as his country seeks to repel what he called an ongoing invasion by Russian forces.
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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.
