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'The World Is In State Of War,' Says Pope Francis: World War III Is Upon Us?
Speaking on the papal plane en route to Krakow, Poland, Pope Francis said "the world is at war." This blunt statement released a day after radical Islamists in France killed a Catholic priest in front of congregation.

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Release Date, Leaked Specs And Rumors: Upcoming Device Will Put Galaxy S6 To Shame, GFXBench Listing Shows
Samsung released the first edition of Galaxy A8 August last year. This time, the company will launch an improved version of the device which will definitely outlast the specs of Galaxy S6. Now, here's what we know so far about Samsung Galaxy A8 release date, specs and rumors on the web.

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StarCraft Universe Release Date and Gameplay; How to Register in Open Beta
After years of waiting, gamers will finally get to see the KickStarter-funded Starcraft Universer. Developer Upveal Arts said Starcraft II's much-awaited Mod will be released in a month from now. In fact, the game's Open Beta is now live on Battle.net.

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Call of Duty Infinite Warfare Pre-order, Gameplay and New Weapons
Prepare for an action-packed galactic battle in Call of Duty Infinite Warfare. Activision said the first-person shooter's release date is on Nov. 4. To tease fans, a new video from IWIntel talked about how the in-game weapons and vehicles enhance Infinite Warfare's gameplay in a big way.

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Hearthstone's One Night in Karazhan Release Date, Gameplay and New Cards: Blizzard Offers Free Prologue Mission
Blizzard revealed last week that the next addition to Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft will be released in the second week of August. The expansion called One Night in Karazhan will introduce 45 new cards and a free prologue mission.

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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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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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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.

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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.
