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Israel PM charges US responsible for UN resolution, breaks ties with nations who voted in favor
Israeli Prime Minister is convinced that the United States under the Obama Administration orchestrated the passing of the UN Security Council resolution, declared they will do everything to rescind it.

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Mexican drug gang clashes kill 13 on Christmas Day, tensions escalating between criminal groups
Mexican warring syndicates launch attacks on Christmas Day, killing rival gang members, police officers and civilians just days after the 10th year anniversary of the campaign for all out war on drugs in Mexico.

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Berlin Attacker Dies after a Shootout With Police In Italy
Berlin attacker Anis Amri killed in a police shootout near a train station in Milan, Italy. Amri was responsible for the deaths of 12 people and wounding dozens of others after ramming a loaded truck in a busy Christmas market in Berlin, Monday.

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UN Pushes to Condemn Illegal Israeli Settlements While US Abstains
US abstains from voting in the UN Security Council resolution to declare Israel's settlements illegal, apparently withdrawing support for it's long-time ally.

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Libyan Hijackers Surrender, Disarmed With Gun And Grenade Replicas
Two Libyan nationals armed with weapon replicas loyal to deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi hijacks Libyan domestic plane and later surrenders peacefully and frees all hostages.

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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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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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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.
