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Vietnamese Man Brutally Beaten by Muslim Brother For Refusing to Renounce Jesus Christ
A Vietnamese man was left bloodied and beaten by his own brother and isolated from his hometown after he, along with his family, converted from Islam to Christianity.

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Indonesian Woman Who Embraced Christianity Banished from Home by Muslim Family as Religious Intolerance Intensifies
An Indonesian woman who embraced Christianity and rejected the teachings of Islam has been banished from her home by her Muslim family as religious intolerance continues to increase in the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation.

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China Detains Christian Pastor for Singing 'Jesus Loves Me', An 'Illegal Religious Activity'
A Taiwanese Christian pastor was detained in China after he sang "Jesus Love You" and accused of engaging in "illegal religious activity."

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Lady Gaga, Prince William Join Forces to Combat Stigma Surrounding Mental Illness
Prince William and Lady Gaga have urged young people to talk openly about mental health issues so that others don't feel they are alone in their suffering.

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'X-Men', 'Star Trek' Producer Ralph Winter on Christianity in Hollywood, Upcoming Christian Bale Film
Veteran producer Ralph Winter is behind a slew of Hollywood mega-blockbusters -- including the "X-Men" films, "Fantastic Four" series, "The Planet of the Apes," "The Giver", and "Star Trek III, IV, V and VI."

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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.
