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Missing Malaysian Flight MH370 on Autopilot, Passengers Unresponsive when Crashed
Authorities believe missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was on autopilot when it crashed into the southern Indian Ocean, and passengers may have been unresponsive due to lack of air. The search for the downed plane will shift to a new area, Australian officials reveal.

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73 Year Old Man Carries Cross and Walks 41,000 Miles, Sets Guinness World Record for 'World's Longest Walk'
Arthur Blessit has been walking for over four decades, carrying a 12 pound cross through numerous countries to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Earlier this week, he reached an impressive 41,000 miles, marking the "World's Longest Walk."

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As ISIS Invades Iraq, Christians Cling to Hope, Refuse to Leave Homes
Iraqi Christians are facing a severe crisis as ISIS, a Sunni extremist group, seeks to kill all those in the country who fail to conform to Islam. However, many Christians are refusing to leave their homes, hoping to escape the persecution that has claimed the lives of innumerable Iraqis.

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Sudan Charges Christian Woman Meriam Ibrahim wiith 'Fraud' After Re-Arrest at Airport
Meriam Ibrahim, who was arrested and sentenced to death for refusing to renounce her Christianity, was freed earlier this week. However, in a devastating tun of events, she is now charged with fraud and banned from leaving the country.

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Social Media Destroying Quiet Reflection, Warns Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned social media users that overusing Facebook and Twitter is destroying quiet reflection, stating that instant reaction has rapidly replaced "reflective comment" in an era in which angry remarks can be spread to "the far corners of the Earth" within seconds.

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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.
