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13 Bald Eagles Found Dead At Maryland Farm, Deaths Likely Caused By Poisoning According to Authorities
The discovery of 13 dead bald eagles at a farm in Carolyn County in the state of Maryland has sparked a federal investigation. According to authorities, this is the largest case of die-offs of eagles in the region within the last 30 years.

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Australian Christian Lobby Criticizes Sydney School for Letting Students Cross-Dress
The conservative group Australian Christian Lobby or ACL has criticized a high school's new policy about allowing male students to wear uniforms made for females. This is only one of the new polices implemented by the school that are being dubbed as part of rainbow politics.

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43 Christian Hostages Released by ISIS
The terrorist organization ISIS has released over 40 Christian hostages yesterday. According to reports, this is the last batch from the more than 200 hostages kidnapped by the group in Syria a year ago.

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2016 NFL Draft Updates: Malcolm Jenkins Signs New 5-Year Contract With Philadelphia Eagles
Free safety Malcolm Jenkins has agreed to stay with the Philadelphia Eagles after signing a new 5-year contract with the team. Aside from the long-term deal, the athlete also agreed to a four-year extension worth $35 million.

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Shia LaBeouf Slaps Fan During Performance Art at Oxford Elevator
While carrying out his latest performance art on Friday in Oxford University, actor Shia LaBeouf slapped a fan inside an elevator. The actor, however, will probably not face any assault charges since he was only fulfilling the fan's request.

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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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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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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.
