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Chinese New Year 2014: Smong, Record Travel Will Be Major Players in Lunar New Year Celebration
The Lunar New Year begins Friday. The 15-day celebration - ending on Valentine's Day - will usher in the Year of the Horse.
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Billy Graham's Internet Evangelism Ministry Saved 4 Million People Since 2011
Reports released Tuesday show that in 2013, record numbers of people made a commitment to follow Jesus thanks to Billy Graham's online evangelism ministry.
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Hanover College Student Files Complaint After Rape; Christian College Accused of Telling Victim to Stop Harassing Rapist
A student at the Presbyterian-affiliated Hanover College in Hanover, Ind., is accusing the school of retaliating against her for reporting another student for rape.
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Al-Qaida Leader Urges Against Anti-Christian Violence on Eve of Mohamed Morsi's Trial
Earlier today, ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi appeared in a Cairo court to face criminal charges stemming from a prison break in 2011 - just days after al-Qaida's leader asked Egyptian Muslims to not punish Christians for their role in Morsi's removal.
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After Thaw, Religious Persecution in Cuba on the Rise Again
On Saturday, a Baptist pastor became the latest victim in what activists are calling increased religious persecution in Cuba. According to statements from Christian Solidarity Worldwide, political officers arrested the Rev. Mario Felix Lleonart Barroso as he approached his home in the city of Taguayabon. After being detained for an entire day, Barroso was returned home and placed under house arrest.
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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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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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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.