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Oscar Pistorius Loses Honorary Degree; South Africa Decides Not To Charge His Brother in Collision
A Scottish institution on Monday has announced that it plans to strip jailed Paralympian Oscar Pistorius of his honorary degree. In addition, his brother, Carl, has faced scrutiny from South African law enforcement after his involvement in a collision.
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Kenji Goto’s Death Triggers Reaction by Family and Friends in Japan
The Islamic State, commonly known as ISIS, stuck to its usual act of depravity and released the video showing the beheading of Christian journalist Kenji Goto over the weekend, triggering reactions of anguish from his family and friends.
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Jodi Arias Trial Update: Prosecution Tries To Tear Apart Her Story
The sentencing phase of the Jodi Arias retrial started again Monday morning when the prosecution continued tearing apart defense arguments that she was an abuse victim at the hands of a man she later killed.
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GOP 2016: Mike Huckabee Makes Controversial Comments on Same-Sex Marriage, Being Gay
Former Arkansas governor and possible presidential candidate Mike Huckabee made controversial remarks about homosexuality and same-sex marriage on Sunday, drawing comparisons to drinking and swearing. He also talked about the fact he had gay friends.
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Boko Haram Surrounds Nigerian City of Two Million Ahead of Elections; Christian Escapee Talks about Terror Group
Boko Haram, an Islamist terror group in Africa, has made inroads in the country of Nigeria and is reported to be surrounding a city of two million people ahead of the Feb. 14 presidential elections there. A Christian boy who escaped from them shared what life was like under their control.
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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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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.
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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.
