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Syria's Civil War Has Reached Stalemate, Damascus to Propose Ceasefire at Geneva Two
Syria's deputy prime minister Quadri Jamil said at a proposed peace talks conference in Geneva that the state's civil war has reached stalemate, where "neither the armed opposition nor the regime is capable of defeating the other side."

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Over 3 Million People Received Christ through Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Internet Evangelism Ministry
Over 3 million people have made a decision that directly determines where they will be for eternity as a result of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) Internet Evangelism ministry, SearchForJesus.net, since its launch in May 2011.

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Colorado Flooding: Samaritan's Purse Seeks Nationwide Volunteers for Massive Debris Cleanup
Samaritan's Purse is seeking for large number of volunteers to go to areas affected by the catastrophic flooding in Colorado and help do the debris cleanup.

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Billy Ray Cyrus Regrets Bringing Miley to Hollywood: 'I'd Take It Back in a Second'
Miley Cyrus certainly made 'history' through her latest music video "Twerking Balls" that showed her naked and licking a sledgehammer, and her Aug. 25 performance on MTV's VMA, twerking alongside Robin Thicke while making suggestive gestures with a foam finger.

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Samuel Lamb, China's House Church Patriarch and Hero, Died at Age 88
Pastor Samuel Lamb (Lin Xingao), one of the few China’s house church patriarch who had been jailed for more than 20 years for seeking religious freedom of believers to worship as they will, died on August 3, 2013 in Guanzhou at the age of 88.

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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.
