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60 Journalists Killed on Duty in 2014; Around Half Targeted for Murder
The year 2014 has been a deadly year to work in journalism. According to a new report, at least 60 journalists have been killed this year while on the job or due to their work, while 44 percent of them were targeted for murder.
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Taiwan Considers Proposal To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
Taiwan could make history by being the first East Asian country to allow same-sex marriage for its citizens if a proposal to legalize its practice is passed into law.
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Jeremy Lin Understands Why Kobe Bryant Gets More Chances To Shoot Game-Winning Hoops
The Lakers usually defer to Kobe Bryant to make game-winning shots at the buzzer. While Jeremy Lin wishes that he would one day get the same opportunity to do so, he understood why the NBA veteran received the ball during those intense moments on the court.
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Boko Haram Releases Horrifying Video of Civilian Massacre, Expands Operations to Cameroon
The Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram released a video online on Saturday that showed gunmen shooting down civilians lying face down in a dorm, with a leader justifying the killing because they are all “infidels.”
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Sarah the Orangutan Granted Basic Human 'Legal' Rights by Argentina Court, Can be Freed
A court in Argentina has ruled that an orangutan must be granted certain legal rights and can go free from a zoo to a sanctuary, saying that the creature is a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of its freedom.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Over Half of Surveyed HK Churches Lack Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies, Landmark Study Finds
A Hong Kong Christian Council report reveals that over half of local churches lack sexual harassment policies or awareness of them, while victims delay seeking help by an average of 10 years due to fear, shame, and church cultures that prioritize authority and harmony over accountability.