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U.S. Troops Returning from West African Countries to be Quarantine for 21 Days
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered all military personnel returning from Ebola response missions in West Africa to be held in a 21-day quarantine.

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Psychologist Discusses Why Young Men Commit Violence, School Shootings, Calls for Families to Fight 'Disturbing Trend'
A noted mental health expert is calling for a debate regarding the disturbing number of young men resorting to gun violence in schools, and is encouraging families to fight what he calls a "troubling cultural trend."

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Pope Francis Says Evolution is 'Not Inconsistent' With God, Creation
Delivering an address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Francis stated that the theory of evolution does not necessarily contradict the Biblical account of creation
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90 Percent of Iraqi Christians Displaced, Fleeing Religious Persecution from ISIS
A religious leader living in Baghdad reports that 90% of Christians in the region are displaced and fleeing persecution from Islamic State militants.

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Boko Haram: Christian Women, Girls Abducted by Terrorist Group Reveal Horrific Details of Captivity
Several women and girls who were abducted by the terrorist group Boko Haram have revealed horrific details of what they endured during their time in captivity.

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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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[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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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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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.