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Russians Training Monkeys For a One-Way Trip to The Red Planet
It seems now that the Russians are beating the USA ahead of not just the arms race but also the space race as well as reports emerge that experts from the Russian Academy of Science are training four rhesus macaques to travel to Mars, The Daily Mail says.

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Missing MH370 Latest Update: Expert Believes Operations Have Focused on ‘Fruitless Search’ of Missing Malaysian Airline Plane
An MH370 expert who has dedicated a website to the luckless Malaysia Airline aircraft, has said that operations have so far been "fruitless" by spending so much time searching for the missing plane in all the wrong places, the International Business Times reports.
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After City Harvest Church Verdict, Supporters Maintain That Church Membership Continues To Grow
After the long drawn-out court battle involving six City Harvest Church officials that dramatically tarnished the name of the Singaporean congregation, its rabidly loyal members insist that they will continue to support the convicted officials, and that the handed down verdict has not affected the growth of the church's membership one bit, Yahoo News reports.

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Ben Affleck More Touchy-Feely With Ex J-Lo in Old Videos While Jennifer Garner Meets Rumors With a Smile
As embattled husband and wife duo Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner put on a brave front for the sake of their family, fans of Ben and another Jennifer claim that the Batman star looks better off with his ex Jennifer Lopez of yesteryears.

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Michael Schumacher Latest Update; Hope Springs Eternal for Michael Schumacher Ferrari Friends
A year after coming out from coma, F1 star racecar driver Michael Schumacher's progress remains nil, but his friends from Ferrari refuse to give up hope.

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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.
