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Video of Kidnapped Chibok Schoolgirls Gives Christian Parents Hope: 'I Give God Glory She's Alive'
The parents of one of the Christian Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria are giving thanks to "God Almighty" after their daughter appeared in a new video released by Islamic terror group over the weekend.

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Church in Indonesia Continues to Stand Firm in Faith Despite Death Threats from Muslim Extremists
Despite facing threats of violence and death from local Muslims, Christians in Indonesia are standing firm in their faith, taking to heart the words of the Apostle Paul - "In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."

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Chinese Authorities Threaten to Terminate Welfare, Insurance for Elderly Christians Who Attend Church
Chinese officials have warned elderly Christians that if they continue to attend church activities not approved by the government, they will no longer be eligible for welfare - or any kind of insurance.

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Joshua Wong, Hong Kong Christian Pro-Democracy Student Activist, Vows to Fight on Despite Community Service Sentence
Hong Kong's most prominent pro-democracy student leader Joshua Wong has said he does not regret his role in the "Umbrella Movement", which protested against Beijing's grip on the city's electoral system, despite being slapped with a community service sentence.

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Chinese Pastor Tortured for Faith to Stand Trial This Month, Asks for Prayers
A home church pastor who has suffered extreme torture at the hands of China's police for nearly a year after being falsely accused of divulging state secrets could stand trial as soon as this month.

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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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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.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
