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Texas Teen Aaron Rose Found Adrift 18 Miles off Honduras Coast after Going Missing on a Missionary Trip
Aaron Rose, who had gone missing, was found alive Thursday about 18 miles off the coast of Honduras.

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Michigan Signs Law Allowing Faith-Based Adoption Agencies to Refuse Same-Sex Prospective Parents
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed a law Thursday that allows private faith-based adoption agencies holding state contracts to refuse prospective parents if it is against their religious beliefs. This means they can refuse adoption referrals for gay couples.

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ISIS Captures 88 Eritrean Christian Refugees In Libya Just Months after Beheading 21 Egyptian Christians
ISIS has taken 88 Eritrean Christians captive while the group, traveling with a convoy, was passing through south Tripoli.

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Kansas Student Who Risked and Died Stopping ISIS Suicide Bomber in Saudi Arabia Mosque Is Hailed a Hero
A 22-year-old student from Wichita State University died while trying to stop an ISIS suicide bomber from entering a mosque in Saudi.

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Who Is Rick Perry? Here Are Few Things Christians Should Know About the Texas Governor
Get a glimpse of Rick Perry's background and popular stand on controversial issues.

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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.
