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YouTube Blocks Christian Channel for Discussing Persecution of Christians In Middle East, North Korea: 'This is a War on Jesus'
A Christian channel on the video streaming site YouTube was inexplicably suspended over the holiday weekend - and was not reinstated until after the media began investigating the decision.

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Bono Announces U2 Will Perform in Paris Next Week, Encourages Concertgoers, 'Be Vigilant, But be Unafraid'
Bono, lead singer of the iconic rock band U2, has announced that the group will perform in Paris next week and expressed hope that the performance will inspire the audience.

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'Duck Dynasty' Star Sadie Robertson Reveals the Inspirational Story Behind Her New Tattoo: 'It Was Daddy Approved'
"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson recently revealed her new tattoo - the word "Fearless" inked across her forearm - and shared the inspirational story behind it.

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City Harvest Church Pastor Kong Hee Says 'God’s Grace Is Sufficient For Me' After Announcing He Will Appeal Conviction, Prison Sentence
City Harvest Church pastor Kong Hee has said that "God's grace is sufficient" despite the "long and arduous' road ahead after announcing that he will be appealing both against the conviction and the eight-year prison sentence he received after being found guilty of misusing close to $35-million in church donations.

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#ExMuslimBecause Trends Across Social Media as Former Muslims Reveal Heartbreaking Reasons Why They Left Islam
Using the hashtag #ExMuslimBecause, thousands of former Muslims are taking to social media to reveal why they left Islam - and some of the reasons are heartbreaking.

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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.
