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Leanna Harris, Mother Whose Child Died in Hot Car, Finds Comfort in Her Faith
22 month old Cooper Harris was pronounced dead after his father left him in hot car for seven hours. The toddler's mother, Leanna Harris, says that while she is devastated by the incident, she finds comfort in her deep faith in God.

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Kong Hee's Popstar Wife Sun Ho to Testify in Singapore City Harvest's Embezzlement Case
Kong Hee's pop star wife will testify in an embezzlement case in which Hee is accused of misusing millions of church funds. The case has been called "one of the longest running criminal trials" in Singapore."

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'Hero' Alice Coachman Davis, First Black Woman US Olympic Gold Medalist, Dies at 90
The first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal, Alice Coachman Davis, has died in the US at the age of 90.

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California Imposes $500 Fine for 'Wasting' Water, Encourages 'Good Stewardship' midst Severe Drought
As California experiences severe drought, state lawmakers will impose fines on citizens who "waste" water. While some feel the regulations will promote good stewardship, others feel the government is acting unnecessarily.

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Moscow Subway Train Derailment Survivors Saved by 'Miracle,' Christians Urge Prayer for Injured (Video)
Twenty-one people are reported dead after a horrific subway accident in Moscow's metro. Those who survived the crash say their rescue was a "miracle" as Christians around the city urge prayer for those injured.

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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.
