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AP Removes 'Piss Christ' Photo after Being Accused of Double Standard Following Charlie Hebdo Attacks
The Associated Press has removed an image of Andres Serrano's 1987 photograph "Piss Christ" from its image library after a journalist pointed out the site's double standard for not publishing the controversial Charlie Hebdo images that led to Wednesday's attack.

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Obama's 'Free Community College' Proposal Met With Skepticism from Conservatives
Conservatives have criticized President Barack Obama proposal for making two years of community college free for students, arguing that the White House has been vague regarding funding and specific costs for the plan.

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Charlie Hebdo Attackers, Market Shooter Killed after Seige; EU Leaders to Convene Sunday for Unity Rally
Two brothers believed to be behind Wednesday's attack on the offices of French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo were killed on Friday along with another gunman who killed at least four hostages.

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Richard Dawkins Responds to Charlie Hebdo Attacks, Denounces Islam as a 'Violent Religion'
Biologist and author Richard Dawkins recently stated that Islam is more violent than other religions in response to the deadly terror attacks on French newspaper, Charlie Hebdo.

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FBI: New Intelligence Pinpoints North Korea as Culprit Behind Sony Cyber Attack
FBI Director James Comey has defended his bureau’s conclusion that North Korea was behind the cyber-attack against Sony and revealed new evidence to back the claims.

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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.