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Vikings' Adrian Peterson Keeps Moving Forward Despite Feeling 'Pains of Life'
NFL's reigning MVP player Adrian Peterson, who is an outspoken Christian, never wavered in his decision to play Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers even after finding out the death of his son, who died Friday afternoon after suffering multiple head injuries from a severe beating by a man dating the boy's mother.

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Nobel Peace Prize 2013 Highlights Syria, Awarded to Chemical Arms Watchdog OPCW
The 2013 Nobel Peace Prize is awarded Friday to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the international watchdog helping to destroy Syria army's chemical weapons.

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Government Shutdown 2013: Obama Would Negotiate If Republicans Raise Debt-Ceiling to Avoid Default
President Obama addressed on Tuesday the continuing government shutdown for the eighth day and the looming deadline for U.S. government default at a White House press conference . He then answered reporters' questions on his course of action should the government do go into default, the foreign creditors' viewpoints, and any last resort of constitutional measure.
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Obama Press Conference Live Stream: President Address Government Shutdown, Q&A (Video)
The United States government has been partially shut down for the eighth day. President Obama is set to make a statement about the crisis and answer questions from reporters at the White House at 2 p.m. ET Tuesday. The press conference will be broadcasted through live stream here.
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Saddelback Church Hong Kong Launches With Over 800 Participants, Rick Warren and Locals Rejoice
Saddleback Church Hong Kong campus launched on Sunday, attracting a total of 832 adult and children for the first Sunday Service and Saddleback Kids.

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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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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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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.
