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Taiwan Confirms Chinese Nuclear Bombers Flew Near Island Prior To Trump Call
Taiwan confirms China authorized nuclear bombers flew close to the self-ruled island state. China protests that Trump breached diplomatic protocol by taking Taiwan's call.

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'Silence' Movie Update: Director Martin Scorsese Meets Pope Francis, Hopeful About Landing An Oscar
Filmmaker Martin Scorsese shared light moments with the Pope before the film was symbolically shown close to a giant crucifix in a chapel at the Vatican

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San Antonio Sinkhole Tragedy: Off Duty Cop Died Inside Her Car That Crashed In
Police officer dies when her car crashed into a sinkhole in San Antonio, Texas. Two others injured.

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Father Who Left 22-Month-Old Son to Die in Hot Car Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Multiple counts of murder, child abuse and several sexual assault charges against underage girls were also charged against the accused for the hot car death of his son.

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Shinzo Abe to Become First Japanese Prime Minister to Visit Pearl Harbor
It's going to be history in the making as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be visiting Pearl Harbor this month, making him the first Japanese premier to visit the attack site as part of the 75th year commemoration rites this month.

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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.
