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MH370 Found? Authorities 'Optimistic' as New Search Phase Begins for Missing Malaysian Plane
Authorities are "cautiously optimistic" as a new phase in the search for MH370 is set to begin, five months after the Malaysia Airlines flight disappeared.

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Billy Graham's Daughter Anne Graham Lotz Urges Christians to 'Pray' for Peace
Anne Graham Lotz is encouraging Christians to stop talking about the conflicts between Israel and Islamic militants and to begin praying for the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, to return and establish true peace in the world.

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Ebola Samaritan's Purse Missionary Dr. Kent Brantly's Last Sermon: 'God Called Me to Liberia'
Ebola-infected missionary Dr. Kent Brantly preached a final sermon before heading to Liberia, in which he stated that he and his family would travel to the poverty-stricken country as part of "God's calling."

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Target Signs Brief, Publicly Supports Gay Marriage
The popular retail store Target has recently announced its support for gay marriage, signing a brief backing same-sex marriage equality in a pending court case

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World Vision Sponsored Children Killed In Israel-Gaza Conflict, Group Calls for Peace
Four young children sponsored by World Vision have been killed in the battle between Hamas and Israeli forces. The organization has called for peace "on behalf of the children."

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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.
