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Jodi Arias Trial Update Today: Punishment Verdict Delayed Further as Jury Reaches Impasse
Day four of the deliberations over the fate of convicted murderer Jodi Arias continued today with still no final decision, but the judge in the case is allowing the deliberations to continue further than expected following certain questions that were raised among the jury members.

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Jeremy Lin News Update: Lakers Guard Spends His All-Star Break Feeding Homeless in Upstate New York
Christian professional basketball player Jeremy Lin spent his time off during the NBA All-Star Weekend giving back to the homeless community in upstate New York with food to help celebrate the Chinese New Year.

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'A Very Bad Deal,' Netanyahu Warns Against Obama's Proposed Nuclear Agreement With Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a 40-minute speech to Congress on Tuesday that ruffled a few feather in Washington, but the message was clear: Obama's nuclear deal with Iran needs to be stopped or it will pave the way for the Middle Eastern country to develop a nuclear bomb.

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iOS 8.1.3 Release Date: Update Hasn't Fixed all iPhone 6 Plus Issues, Jailbreaking Blocked on Latest Update
Apple's latest iOS 8.1.3 software update may have fixed some previous issues, but the late January patch brought out a few of its own bugs that have kept fans frustrated and jailbreakers stuck.

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Persecuted Christians In Middle East Respond to Obama's Remarks about Crusades and 'Terrible Deeds Committed in Name of Christ'
President Obama is not taking the Islamic State threats against Christians seriously enough, according to the Christian Freedom International organization.

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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.
