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WhatsApp Reaches One Billion Active Users One Day Faster Than Gmail Did
WhatsApp reached a milestone this week. It achieved a billion monthly active users only seven years after its launch.

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'19 Kids and Counting' Reboot Update: Josh Duggar Getting Out of Rehab, Walking Away From Porn Star Lawsuit; Joining the New Show?
More rumors about "19 Kids and Counting" reboot are emerging. The latest one revolves around Josh Duggar actually being part of the new show, if there is one.

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New 'Gilmore Girls' Netflix Release Date, Update: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel and Other Original Cast Members Are Back
"Gilmore Girls" is coming back. Netlfix confirmed the well-loved mother-daugther dramedy is being revived with the original cast.

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'Risen's Jesus Christ Actor Cliff Curtis Shuts Out Wife, Family for 30 Days to Prepare for Role
Cliff Curtis is taking his new project playing Jesus Christ very seriously. Instead of just getting all his lines down pat, he also isolated himself for 30 days as a preparation for the role.

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Refugee Crisis Update: Death Toll For Refugees Trying to Reach Europe Reaches Record High This January
The number of refugees dying en route to Europe has surged to a record-breaking high this January. On the last count, at least 230 refugees already died while trying to escape their home countries to reach Europe, sparking widespread concern.

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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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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.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
