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Boko Haram Becoming Stronger, 'More Brutal' due to ISIS Connection; Posing Potential Threat to U.S.
Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram is steadily increasing in size and power due to its connection with the Islamic State, possibly becoming a threat to the United States.

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Arkansas: 13 Year Old Girl Forced to Remove 'Virginity Rocks' Shirt Promoting Abstinence by School Officials
A 13 year old girl from Arkansas was recently ordered by school officials to remove her t-shirt promoting virginity and instead don a school-approved gym shirt.

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'19 Kids and Counting' Jill Duggar Shares Baby Registry; Jessa Duggar Reveals Wedding Date
"19 Kids and Counting" stars Jill and Derick Dillard recently created a baby registry which may give away the little one's sex. Meanwhile, Jessa Duggar shares a few of her favorite things with social media friends.

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Video: Sadie Robertson's 'Dancing with the Stars' Debut; Duck Dynasty Family Pray Before DWTS Premiere
"Duck Dynasty" starlet Sadie Robertson wowed judges at last night's "Dancing with the Stars" premiere, earning the second highest score for the night.

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Hobby Lobby Owner Steve Green Urges Christians to Stand Up for Faith to Government Mid Struggle for Religious Freedom
Hobby Lobby owner Steve Green recently encouraged Christians to stand up for their religious beliefs as the struggle for religious freedom in America rages on.

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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.
