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Teen Raped by Cousin at Gunpoint Accused of 'Seducing' Attacker, Sentenced to Death in Pakistan
After accusing her cousin of raping her at gunpoint, a 19-year-old woman in Pakistan has been sentenced to death and accused of "seducing" her attacker.

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Heroin-Addicted-Gang-Leader-Turned Pastor Shares How 'Encounter With God' Changed His Life (Exclusive)
In an exclusive interview with The Gospel Herald, Victor Torres shared how, thanks to the power of prayer, his life drastically changed.
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Priest Abducted by Terrorists Begs Philippines to Stop Military Offensive Amid Fears He Will Be Used as 'Human Shield'
A Catholic priest abducted last week by an Islamic extremist group in the southern Philippines has appeared in a video appealing for the government to halt military offensives in the besieged city of Marawi.

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Mississippi Slaughter: Murdered Cop a Former Pastor Who 'Loved to Lead Children to the Lord'
The sheriff's deputy killed during a Mississippi shooting rampage was a father, husband and former pastor who "loved to lead children to the Lord", his family and friends have revealed.

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Christian Children Detained in India, Prevented from Attending Vacation Bible School
Christian children in central India were prevented from attending Vacation Bible School (VBS) because their parents had allegedly failed to convert to Christianity "legally", according to disturbing new reports.

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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.
