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Four Christian Egyptians Kidnapped By Armed Men, Remain Missing In Libya
Four Christian Egyptian men were reportedly kidnapped by unknown persons this week in Libya while attempting to leave the country. The captors abducted the men after discovering that they were believers.

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Federal Gov't Sues Minnesota City for Rejecting Proposed Islamic Center Building
The U.S. government is suing the city of St. Anthony for alleged religious discrimination for rejecting the building of an Islamic center.

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Sarah Palin to Richard Dawkins on Aborting Down Syndrome Babies: 'Meet My Son'
In response to atheist Richard Dawkin's comments asserting that babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome prior to birth should be aborted, politician Sarah Palin encouraged him to come visit her six year old son, Trig, who has Down Syndrome, so that he can see the beauty that lies beneath the diagnosis.

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WHO: Ebola Death Toll Rises, 20,000 More May Die Before Containment
The World Health Organization recently released a grim report revealing that the Ebola death toll is on the rise in Western Africa, and 20,000 more people may die before the disease is properly controlled.

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Mark Driscoll Takes Time Off, Apologizes for Dishonoring God, Congregation
Mars Hill pastor Mark Driscoll has announced he will take a hiatus from the church pulpit while staff members review charges against him, including allegations of intimidation and bullying.

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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.