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President Obama to Ask Congress to Authorize Military Force Against ISIS as Jordan Launches New Airstrikes
President Obama is expected to formally ask Congress to authorize the use of military force against the Islamic State as Jordan launches new air strikes against the terror group to avenge the death of Jordanian military pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh.

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China Slams Dalai Lama's Presence at Obama Event, Says Meeting 'Severely Harmed Mutual Trust'
Chinese officials have slammed the presence of the Dalai Lama at the National Prayer Breakfast, which U.S. President Obama also attended, alleging it severely harmed mutual trust between the two countries.

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'Godfather of Shock Rock' Alice Cooper Becomes A Grandfather, Enjoys Teaching Bible Study
Rock 'N' Roll hall of famer and "godfather of shock rock" Alice Cooper recently revealed that he loves teaching Bible study--and spending time with his newborn twin grandsons.

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Bishop Cosmas Shi Enxiang, Imprisoned for 40 Years in Chinese Labor Camps, Dies at 92
Bishop Cosmas Shi Enxiang of Yixian, an underground priest who spent nearly forty years in various Chinese prisons and labor camps, has died at age 94.

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Franklin Graham Slams Obama's Comparison of Islam and Christianity Made at National Prayer Breakfast
Rev. Franklin Graham of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has slammed U.S. President Obama's comparison of Islam and Christianity, saying that Jesus Christ taught peace, while the prophet Mohammad was a warrior who killed innocent people.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.