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AP Removes 'Piss Christ' Photo after Being Accused of Double Standard Following Charlie Hebdo Attacks
The Associated Press has removed an image of Andres Serrano's 1987 photograph "Piss Christ" from its image library after a journalist pointed out the site's double standard for not publishing the controversial Charlie Hebdo images that led to Wednesday's attack.

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Obama's 'Free Community College' Proposal Met With Skepticism from Conservatives
Conservatives have criticized President Barack Obama proposal for making two years of community college free for students, arguing that the White House has been vague regarding funding and specific costs for the plan.

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Charlie Hebdo Attackers, Market Shooter Killed after Seige; EU Leaders to Convene Sunday for Unity Rally
Two brothers believed to be behind Wednesday's attack on the offices of French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo were killed on Friday along with another gunman who killed at least four hostages.

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Richard Dawkins Responds to Charlie Hebdo Attacks, Denounces Islam as a 'Violent Religion'
Biologist and author Richard Dawkins recently stated that Islam is more violent than other religions in response to the deadly terror attacks on French newspaper, Charlie Hebdo.

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FBI: New Intelligence Pinpoints North Korea as Culprit Behind Sony Cyber Attack
FBI Director James Comey has defended his bureau’s conclusion that North Korea was behind the cyber-attack against Sony and revealed new evidence to back the claims.

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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.
