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Saudi Arabian Blogger Raif Sentenced to 1,000 Lashes and 10 Years in Prison May Now Face Death Penalty
The Saudi Arabian blogger who was originally sentenced to 1,000 lashes with a whip and 10 years in prison for criticizing Islam may now face the death penalty instead.

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Stephen Colbert Discusses His Catholic Favorites in Video Interview With Father Jim Martin
Comedian and TV host Stephen Colbert is not often connected with Christianity with his work on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, but as he prepares to take the reigns of The Late Show from David Letterman in September, he is reaching out to give a more personal look at his private life.

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MacBook Pro and Macbook Air Retina Release Date 2015: Rumored to Launch at Apple Spring Forward Event
Next Monday's Spring Forward event from Apple is all about the unveiling of the new Apple Watch, but some experts believe that Apple will also be showing off the anticipated 12-inch Retina MacBook Air and more information on the Retina MacBook Pro.

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Apple Watch Release Date: Keynote Event to Give More Details On March 9, Confirms Outside the U.S. in April
The new Apple Watch has been confirmed to launch outside of the U.S. at the same time as the U.S. launch in April, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook.

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PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox One vs. Wii U: Sales, Games And Specs Comparison
The eighth generation of the console wars is currently under way between Sony's PlayStation 4, Microsoft's Xbox One, and Nintendo's Wii U, but if you're not familiar with either of the three consoles, choosing one might be a bit confusing.

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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.
