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Australia Raids Foil ISIS Plot to Behead Civilians Days after Terror Alert Raised to High
Australian counterterrorism forces detained 15 people and arrested two men on Thursday after receiving intelligence that the Islamic State militant group was planning public beheadings in two Australian cities to further its reign of terror.
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Nigerian Churches Risk Spreading Ebola Through Communion by Tongue, Sharing Peace
Nigerian churches are risking the spread of Ebola in the way they share Holy Communion, according to a sobering new report.
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Pharrell Williams Says 'It's Incredibly Arrogant Not to Believe in God,' References Bible
Grammy-award winning producer and singer Pharrell Williams recently revealed that he believes in God--and thinks to deny such a thing is "arrogant and pompous."
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Christian Man Born with Cerebral Palsy Credits God for Talent to Create Stunning Art Using Just a Typewriter
Paul Smith, who lived with cerebral palsy his entire life, overcame multiple obstacles by teaching himself how to create amazing works of art--using just a typewriter.
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U2's Bono Writes Poem Suggesting That He Found Faith At Billy Graham Crusade
A poem written by U2 frontman Bono suggesting that he found Christ at a Billy Graham crusade as a teen was recently released at the Billy Graham Library to coincide with the band's latest album, "Songs of Innocence."
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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.
