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Sierra Leone's Chief Ebola Doctor Contracts Deadly Virus after Saving Hundreds from Worst Disease Outbreak
The lead doctor fighting Sierra Leone’s Ebola outbreak has become infected with the virus himself, the country’s government has revealed. The deadly virus has claimed hundreds of lives across Southern Africa this year alone, as it has a 90% mortality rate when contracted.

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Taiwan TransAsia Flight GE222 Crash Kills 47 People, Religious Leaders Urge Prayer
A passenger plane has crashed after a failed emergency landing in Taiwan, killing more than 40 people, local officials say.

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Creation Museum CEO Ken Ham Slams NASA Search for Alien Life as Unbiblical
Creationist Ken Ham recently slammed NASA's attempts to find extraterrestrial life, arguing that God created the earth unique and special, and a search for such life is driven by "man's rebellion.

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Fruit from Trader Joe's, Costco Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
Wawona Packing Company has voluntarily recalled fruit sold at Trader Joe's, Costco, Food 4 Less, Foods Co. and Ralphs stores due to the possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

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Tim Tebow Training Hard to Return to NFL, Says 'I Know Who Holds My Future'
Former Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow recently revealed that while he is hoping to return to the NFL this fall, he is not afraid of what the future holds, as he places his trust in God.

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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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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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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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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.
