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President Obama to Ask Congress to Authorize Military Force Against ISIS as Jordan Launches New Airstrikes
President Obama is expected to formally ask Congress to authorize the use of military force against the Islamic State as Jordan launches new air strikes against the terror group to avenge the death of Jordanian military pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh.

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China Slams Dalai Lama's Presence at Obama Event, Says Meeting 'Severely Harmed Mutual Trust'
Chinese officials have slammed the presence of the Dalai Lama at the National Prayer Breakfast, which U.S. President Obama also attended, alleging it severely harmed mutual trust between the two countries.

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'Godfather of Shock Rock' Alice Cooper Becomes A Grandfather, Enjoys Teaching Bible Study
Rock 'N' Roll hall of famer and "godfather of shock rock" Alice Cooper recently revealed that he loves teaching Bible study--and spending time with his newborn twin grandsons.

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Bishop Cosmas Shi Enxiang, Imprisoned for 40 Years in Chinese Labor Camps, Dies at 92
Bishop Cosmas Shi Enxiang of Yixian, an underground priest who spent nearly forty years in various Chinese prisons and labor camps, has died at age 94.

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Franklin Graham Slams Obama's Comparison of Islam and Christianity Made at National Prayer Breakfast
Rev. Franklin Graham of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has slammed U.S. President Obama's comparison of Islam and Christianity, saying that Jesus Christ taught peace, while the prophet Mohammad was a warrior who killed innocent people.

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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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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.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
