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Demolition of Newtown Masscre School Site Sandy Hook Elementary Underway
Sandy Hook Elementary School demolition has begun in Newtown, Connecticut, where 20-year-old gunman Adam Lanza killed 20 children and six adults before taking his own life last December.

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Franklin Graham: Prayer Is Key to Billy Graham's National Outreach 'My Hope America'
Sometime after my mother died, when I visited my father, I began to notice Scripture verses appearing all over the house-on an index card taped to the kitchen telephone, on a marker board in his study, even on a hand-lettered poster in his bedroom.

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Billy Graham Releases 32nd Book 'The Reason for My Hope: Salvation'
Just a few weeks before his 95th birthday on Nov. 7, Billy Graham is releasing a new book. The Reason for My Hope: Salvation drops in cunjunction with the culmination of My Hope America with Billy Graham, a nationwide outreach using video programs including "The Cross," which features a new message from Mr. Graham.

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Matt Redman, TobyMac, Jason Crabb Among Winners at 2013 Dove Awards (Photos)
The 44th annual Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards 2013 celebrated on Tuesday a powerful year in Gospel and Christian music with spirit-moving performances, special tributes and awards in 42 categories.

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3,000 Christians in Japan Spirit-Empowered to Become 'Catalyst for Revival'
Over 3,000 Christians converged over the weekend in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto for worship, prayer, and teaching. The event coordinators believe that those gathered will become the catalyst for revival in the nation with less one percent Christian.

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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.
