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CIA Head Reveals ISIS Attack On U.S. Inevitable, Says Agency Knew About Paris Massacre Days Before it Happened
John Brennan, the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, revealed during an interview at CBS's "60 Minutes" that a massive attack by ISIS on the U.S. is bound to happen. He also said that the CIA knew that the terrorist group was planning an attack on Paris days before the mass shooting in the city occurred last year started.

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Vatican Reminds Catholic Bishops To Report Child Abuse
The Vatican has clarified its stance regarding the duty of church leaders in reporting cases of child abuse. According to the Holy See, it is still the duty of the members of the Catholic Church to act upon instances such as these.

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Christian Woman Who Was Kidnapped and Forced into Slavery by Muslim Captor Reunited with Her Family
Fouzia Sadiq, a Christian living in Pakistan with her three children, had managed to escape a horrible ordeal which lasted for two days. According to Sadiq and other reports, she was kidnapped by her family's Muslim landlord and was forced to marry him.

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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Updates: Film Begins Production and New Cast Members Unveiled
The filming for the eight installment in the "Star Wars" movie franchise has already begun. In addition, producers have also named the new cast members for the upcoming film.

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2016 Grammy Awards Winners: Kirk Franklin, TobyMac, Francesca Battistelli, Israel & Newbreed Win Big in Christian Gospel Categories [Winner's List Updated]
The winners in the 58th Annual Grammy Awards have just been unveiled. Among those awarded in this year's most prestigious music event are several Gospel artists.
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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.
