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Report: 13,000 People Hanged in Syria's Secret 'Human Slaughterhouse'
At least 13,000 people have been hanged at a Syrian prison known as "the slaughterhouse" in a crackdown on dissent by the regime of Bashar al-Assad, a shocking new report by Amnesty International has revealed.

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Grammy Winner Harry Connick Jr. Says Faith 'Coincides With Every Artistic Decision I Make' (Exclusive Interview)
Harry Connick Jr. spoke to The Gospel Herald about his faith and how it influences every aspect of his professional and personal life.

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Christian Teen Who Refused to Deny Christ Subjected to Female Genital Mutilation by Muslim Radicals
Muslims radicals punished the daughter of a Christian missionary for her faith by subjecting her to brutal female genital mutilation. Currently, the young woman remains in a coma, struggling for her life.

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Britney Spears Asks for Prayers as New Details Emerge Surrounding Niece Maddie's ATV Accident
Pop singer Britney Spears has urged fans to continue to pray as her 8-year-old niece, Maddie, remains in critical condition following an ATV accident, sparking the hashtag #PrayforMaddie.

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Eighty Percent of Chinese Students Who Convert to Christianity Abroad Abandon Faith After Returning Home
A growing number of Chinese students who converted to Christianity while studying abroad abandon the faith once they return home due to the country's hostile treatment of believers, according to a new study.

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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.
