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ISIS Recruits over 400 Children as 'Cubs of the Caliphate,' Training Includes Beheading
The Islamic State has grown its ranks by an estimated 400 children who were recruited by the terrorist organization in combat, espionage, and propaganda roles as part of its "Cubs of the Caliphate" initiative. While some of the children are recruited with their parents' consent as part of a "military training exercise," several more have been kidnapped without their parents knowing. The children are taught to handle and fire live ammunition, how to drive, and even how to behead.
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Oklahoma Teen Shares Inspirational Image of Cross Formed from Wreckage of Wednesday's Tornadoes [Hand of God Cloud Photo]
After yesterday's devastating tornadoes ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, a high school teen shared an inspiring image that brought hope to the community in the aftermath.
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Apple iPhone 7 Release Date, Rumored Specs, and Crossover Features
The latest rumors concerning Apple's highly anticipated new iPhone seem to center on the possibility of not one, but three new iPhones releasing in 2015, and none of them are the iPhone 7.
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Destiny 'House of Wolves' DLC Release Date: Leaked Screenshots, New Maps, Story Missions, and More
Destiny's upcoming House of Wolves DLC will be the second downloadable content pack to come out since the game launched last September, and reports are already coming in of what we can expect with the sci-fi game's newest features.
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Galaxy S6 vs. HTC One M9: Pre-Orders, Release Date, Prices for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile
When HTC announced that its One M9 would be available for pre-order starting tonight at midnight, Samsung stepped up to the plate to offer pre-orders on its Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on the same day. But now the question is which one you'll be pre-ordering for yourself. Luckily, we've devoted this entire article to comparing the S6 with the M9, so you can make a more informed choice at the stroke of midnight.
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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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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
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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.
