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Houston Doctors Successfully Separate 10-Month-Old Conjoined Twins after Long Grueling Procedure
Doctors in a Houston hospital on Monday have successfully separated a pair of conjoined 10-month-old girls and are optimistic that the twins will survive the surgical operation.

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Coptic Christians Remember ISIS Victims as Martyrs, While Top Leader Forgives Terror Group
The 21 Egyptian Christians who were beheaded by ISIS militants in Libya will be honored as martyrs and saints by the Coptic Orthodox Church. In addition, Coptic Christian Bishop Angaelos forgives the terror group for its actions in Libya.

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Somalia-Based Terror Group Al-Shabaab Threatens Mall of America, but American Consumers Remain Unfazed
Shopping malls across the United States are on high security alert and reinforcing protection measures Monday after Somalia-based terror group al-Shabaab sent out a video encouraging such attacks, most notably directed at the Mall of America.

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Anti-Vaccine Movement: People Across U.S. Raise Concerns, Assert Religious, Philosophical Rights to Not Vaccinate Children
Despite numerous studies from medical science that have consistently proven the safety and necessity of vaccines, some Americans still refuse to vaccinate themselves or their children. However, the reasons behind their refusal to do so can be complicated.

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Bangladesh Ferry Disaster Death Toll Reaches More Than 70
A weekend ferry disaster in central Bangladesh has left 70 people dead on Monday and officials in that country think that the death toll could go up from that accident.

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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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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.

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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.
