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Convicted Murderer, Rapist Granted Wish For Euthanasia to 'Risk Creating Further Victims'
A convicted rapist and murderer, who is not terminally ill, has been granted permission to end his life under Belgium's euthanasia laws. The man requested euthanasia to "avoid creating more victims."

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Common Core Standards Frustrates Parents, Teachers Due to 'Incoherent' Teaching Methods
The Common Core State Standards continue to frustrate parents and teachers across the United States who say the curriculum is inconsistent and incoherent in the way it introduces Mathematical and English skills to children.

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Iraqi Christians Baptized In Baghdad Despite Looming ISIS Threat
5 Iraqi Christians were baptized by Canon Andrew White in the capital city of Baghdad as ISIS works to establish a caliphate in the region.

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Franklin Graham Says Christians are Commanded By God to Pray for Obama, U.S. Leaders
Samaritan's Purse president Franklin Graham recently urged Christians to pray for President Obama and other leaders, arguing that prayer is the strongest weapon of all during times of turmoil.

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ISIS Beheads Seven More People, Says U.S. Airstrikes Aren't Effective
An ISIS fighter recently stated that U.S. airstrikes are ineffective and will not be successful as the U.S. 'vastly underestimated' the strength of the terrorist group.

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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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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.
