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Judge Belvin Perry 'Shocked' Over Acquittal of Casey Anthony
Judge Belvin Perry said that justice will one day be served when Casey Anthony faces the ‘Judge of Judges,' referring to her acquittal of trial over the murder of her 2-year-old daughter.
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Texas Relay Runner Disqualified for Celebration, Not Act of Faith
Earlier reports of Texas relay runner being disqualified after pointing his finger to the sky when crossing the finish line was reported as inaccurate by Yahoo! Sports.

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Boston Marathon Bombing: Authorities Urge Spectators to Sent Photos, Videos
Authorities pleaded Tuesday to the spectators who have been watching the marathon to send videos and photos that they've taken as leads for investigation of who caused the two bombs that exploded Monday near the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three and injuring more than 176 people.

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Washington Sues Christian Florist for Refusing to Service Same-Sex Wedding
A Washington Christian florist is being sued by the Washington State and the American Civil Liberties Union for refusing to service a same-sex couple for their marriage because of her faith in Jesus Christ.

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Boston Marathon Explosions Kill Three, Injure Over a Hundred People
Two bombs exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday, leaving three people and over a hundred people were wounded. The two explosions are attributed to terror attacks around 2:45 p.m. EST, but no party has claimed responsibility. A third explosion was heard just before 4 p.m. at the nearby John F. Kennedy Library, but authorities have not linked the third explosion with the first two blasts.

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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.
