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Justin Timberlake Poses at Jerusalem's Wailing Wall, Enrages Palestinian Fans (Photo)
Justin Timberlake tweeted a photograph of himself leaning against the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem on Wednesday, outraging several of his Palestinian fans when he used #Israel in the picture’s caption.
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MH370 Update: Pings Heard in Indian Ocean Did Not Result in Finding Missing Malaysian Plane, Search Area Expands
Australian officials confirm that the Boeing 777 which disappeared on its way to Beijing in early March with 239 passengers and crew on board has not been found by their extensive search efforts in the Indian Ocean. Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 had been tracked by satellite to the southern Indian Ocean, and pings which might have come from the plane’s black boxes were heard off the western coast of Australia in early April.

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Pastor Mark Driscoll Admits to Manipulating Book Sales, Quits Social Media
Mars Hill Church pastor Mark Driscoll says he regrets hiring a marketing company to buy copies of a book he released in 2012 in an attempt to help it make the New York Times’ best sellers list. He has also decided to step away from social media altogether for the remainder of the year in order to refocus his attention on Christ, his family, and on pastoring his church.

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Memorial Day 2014: History, Celebrations and Christian Remembrance of American Patriots
Americans will celebrate Memorial Day on May 26. The federal holiday has its roots in the American Civil War era, and honors the more than one million men and women who have died while serving our country. Those who have sacrificed their lives in the United States Armed Forces to protect American liberty are remembered with gratitude by displays of patriotism around the nation.

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Are Abortion Clinics Targeting Black Americans and Their Babies?
Some believe that abortion clinics like Planned Parenthood specifically target minority communities – most notably African American and Hispanics – for their clientele. LifeSiteNews reports that while African Americans make up roughly 13% of the population in the United States, they have about one-third of all abortions. Tragically, one in four children in the Black community have been aborted since the Roe v. Wade ruling in 1973.

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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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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.

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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
