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American Pastor Saeed Abedini Beaten in Iranian Prison; ACLJ Calls for Immediate Release
Prisoners in Iran attacked American pastor Saeed Abedini last week in an unprovoked manner. Prison guards intervened after he called out for help.

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Former ‘Real Housewives’ Star Lydia McLaughlin: 'Because I'm So Messed Up, That's Why I Believe In Jesus'
Lydia McLaughlin, a former star of “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” decided to leave the world of reality television and focus instead on her family and Christian faith. She is also a mother of three children.

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‘The Simpsons’ Season 27 Spoilers, Air Date: Homer and Marge Simpson ‘Legally Separate’ Over Narcolepsy, Al Jean Spills More Details
The creators of Fox’s iconic animated show “The Simpsons” indicated that they plan to shake things up in season 27, making the longtime marriage of Homer and Marge Simpson fall apart over the issue of narcolepsy. However, this development does not appear to be permanent.

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Pregnant California Mom Sucks out Deadly Snake Venom from Son’s Foot
A pregnant California woman used her mouth to suck out the venom from her 4-year-old son’s foot after he was bitten by a rattlesnake. Experts caution that this is the wrong way to deal with poisonous snake bites.

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Texas Rangers Trade Rumors: Josh Hamilton Suffers Hamstring Injury, Will Sit Out 4 Weeks
As trade rumors swell around the Texas Rangers, slugger Josh Hamilton will be sitting out from Major League Baseball for four weeks after he suffered a hamstring injury.

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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.
