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Ashley Madison Hack: Panic Ensues as Hackers Release Personal Information of 33 Million Adultery Website Users
Ashley Madison, the paid, online service that connects people looking to cheat on their spouses, is left reeling after hackers released what they claim to be the personal information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers and partial credit card numbers of the site's 33 million users.

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Billy Graham's Daughter Anne Graham Lotz Resting In God's 'Sovereign Will' As Husband Danny Remains in ICU
Anne Graham Lotz, daugher of prominent evangelist Billy Graham, has said she is resting in God's "sovereign will" as her husband, former UNC basketball player Danny Lotz, remains in intensive care after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at the couple's home

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New Study Says Church Involvement Is Secret to 'Sustained Happiness' and Long-Term Fulfillment
A new study has found that joining a church contributes more to an individual's "sustained happiness" and fulfillment than any other form of social involvement, including volunteering at a charity or taking a class.

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ISIS Warns Three Assyrian Christian Women Will be Sold as Sex Slaves Unless Ransom Is Paid
Three Assyrian Christian women who were kidnapped by Islamic State militants will be turned into sex slaves if the ransom for their freedom is not paid, the jihadist group has warned.

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Dr. Ben Carson Encourages American Christians To 'Stop Listening to These People Who Tell Us We Can't Talk about God'
Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson recently encouraged American Christians to continue adhering to Godly principles despite living in a nation that continually seeks to silence those who talk about their faith.

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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.
