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Christian Aid Worker Kayla Mueller, Killed During ISIS Captivity, Reportedly Married off to Extremist Militant
Kayla Mueller, an American aid worker who died while in ISIS captivity, was likely paired with a male ISIS fighter during her captivity, U.S. intelligence and government officials have revealed.

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ISIS Believed to Have Beheaded 21 Coptic Christians in Libya 'To Avenge Muslim Women'
In response what they claim was the persecution of Muslims by the Coptic Christians in Egypt, Islamic State terrorists are believed to have beheaded 21 Egyptian Christians captured in Libya.

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Chinese Government Hides Body of Bishop Who Died after 40 Years in Prison, Sparks Outrage Among Catholic Leaders
Bishop Shi, the underground bishop of Yixian, disappeared in police custody in 2001. In late January news of his death spread. However, Chinese authorities have since denied the reports and refuse to give up the bishop's body.

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Muslim Land Grabbers Threatened Death, Bulldozed Homes of Christian Families, Leaving Them Homeless in Harsh Winter
Seven Christian families in Pakistan are left facing the harsh winter after a group of Muslim land grabbers bulldozed their homes.

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Survivors of Sudan's Horrific Mass Military Rape of 221 Women, Girls In Darfur Recall: 'They Did Whatever They Wanted To Us'
A leading watchdog group, the Human Rights Watch, has recounted in horrific detail the rape of 221 women and girls by Sudanese army troops in the North Darfur town of Tabit.

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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.
