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Iraq: 19,000 Civilians Killed In Less Than 2 Years, UN Report Finds
Nearly 19,000 civilians were killed in Iraq during the 21-month period between January 2014 and October 2015, a toll that United Nations' representatives are calling "staggering" in a new report released Tuesday.
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Steve Harvey, Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach Address Moving on from Pageant Blunder, Death Threats
Steve Harvey today brought Miss Universe 2015, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach from the Philippines, onto "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" to shed more light on what happened at the pageant when he mistakenly crowned the wrong winner during the live taping of the event. A remorseful Harvey spoke to the former Miss Colombia for the first time since his regrettable blunder. While she said his gaffe was tough on everyone involved, she forgives the 59-year-old comedian.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes Still Inspiring: 'Faith Is Taking First Step Even When You Don't See Whole Staircase'
Martin Luther King Jr., an American Baptist minister, activist, humanitarian and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement, is being honored Monday via a national holiday. Many people still turn to his insightful quotes for inspiration and providing examples of how to better live together in harmony.
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Liberty University: Donald Trump Addresses Students On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Vows To 'Protect Christianity'
"Politically correct just isn't working (in the United States)," proclaimed Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as he delivered the convocation address to incoming students, young evangelicals and guests at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., today (Jan. 18). It was the university's first 2016 convocation as students return to campus.
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Church Marked with Anti-Christian, Hebrew 'Price Tag' Graffiti at Jerusalem's Dormition Abbey
Vandals wrote anti-Christian slogans, such as "Death to the heathen Christians the enemies of Israel," on the walls and doors of a famous, landmark Jerusalem church. Israeli police discovered the Hebrew graffiti Sunday, in what appears as the latest vandalism attack by extremist Jews.
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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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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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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.
