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Ben Carson to Join Trump's Cabinet as Secretary for Housing
Dr. Ben Carson is joining Trump's Cabinet as the Secretary for Housing and Urban Development. This and other Cabinet nominations were a bit of a surprise. Carson's nomination is particularly unique because the two men were rivals in this campaign for the presidency.
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Dolly Parton Receives Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
Dolly Parton is synonymous with country music. She has been a force of nature in the country music industry for many years. On November 3, 2016, she was awarded the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award for all her excellence in the music industry.
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Canada's Police Issues Positive Tickets to Encourage Good Behaviors, Building Relationship with Community
Police in Nanaimo, Canada are ticketing children for positive behavior and getting positive results!
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Disney's Live Action Snow White Film In the Works
Disney is working on several new live action films including adaptations of Snow White and Mulan.
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Leftover Women: The Story of China's Unmarried Women
Women in China over 27 are viewed as unwanted or "leftover". This is a sad reality because many of these women are beautiful, talented and educated. In Leta Fincher's book, Leftover Women, this sexism struggle is probed and revealed to Western readers. It's pathetic that the progress of these women is being punished by the media of their homeland.
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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.
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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.
