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Young Iranians Arrested, Sentenced to 91 Lashes For Singing, Dancing to Pharrell's 'Happy'
A group of young Iranians were recently arrested and sentenced to 91 lashes after singing and dancing to Pharrell William's hit song, "Happy."

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Pope Francis Denounces Islamic Extremism, Is At Risk For ISIS Assassination
Pope Francis recently denounced extremists around the world for "perverting" religion to justify violence during a visit to Albania.

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Tony Blair: 'Islamism Not Confined to a Few Fanatics,' Warns That Compromise Would Be a 'Fateful Error'
The former Prime Minister recently published an essay highlighting the need for strong military action against ISIS and warning that Islamism must be dealt with on a large scale.

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'19 Kids and Counting' Jessa Duggar and Fiancé Ben Seewald Saves Money, Anticipate Wedding
"19 Kids and Counting" stars Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald are working hard to save money and plan for their future as they anticipate their upcoming nuptials.
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Obamacare: Christian Groups Horrified After Discovering Americans Deceived into Paying for Abortions
Christian groups are shocked after discovering that thousands of unknowing Americans are paying for abortions through Obamacare.

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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.
