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10 Transgender US Soldiers Formally Ask to Be Recognized By Their Gender Identity
Ten U.S. military soldiers have formally requested that they be recognized by the identity they identify with.

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God ‘Blinds’ ISIS Attackers, Allowing ‘Miracle’ Rescue of 30 Girls Hiding in Adjacent Room in Iraq
A rescue mission led by the Iraqi security forces miraculously extracted about 30 girls trapped in a Christian school building in Kirkuk, Iraq that ISIS attacked early Friday morning.

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Site Where Moses Stood and Looked at Promised Land Reopens to Public
The place traditionally recognized as the site where Moses stood and looked at the “Promised Land” before he died has been opened once more to the public.

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Max Lucado: Anti-Trump Ad Used His Comments 'Without Permission'
Christian pastor and author Max Lucado revealed that the anti-Trump ad created by a progressive Christian group used his remarks without his consent.

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Boy Raises $40,000 So All Kids in School Could Eat Hot Lunches
Two years ago, then eight-year-old Cayden Taipalus from Michigan decided he should do something so that no kid in school would be denied a hot lunch because of a delinquent lunch account.

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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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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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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.
