Anugrah Kumar

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  Dec 9, 2023

  Church of Highlands Pastor Chris Hodges’ son wins on 'Wheel of Fortune'

  Alabama’s largest megachurch, Church of the Highlands, recently celebrated a unique achievement. Michael Hodges, son of the church’s founding Pastor Chris Hodges, emerged victorious on the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune,” bagging a total prize of $52,650.

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  Dec 5, 2023

  Guidepost must unseal documents in case of former SBC president accused of abuse, judge rules

  Guidepost Solutions, an independent researcher, must unseal documents in a legal case involving former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt, a judge has ruled. This case is one of over two dozen against the SBC or its entities, focusing on Guidepost’s report on the alleged mishandling of sexual abuse allegations.

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  Dec 4, 2023

  Paris stabbing suspect pledged allegiance to ISIS, was released after separate terror plot

  The man arrested in connection with a stabbing attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris over the weekend that left a German-Filipino citizen dead and two others injured was previously imprisoned for a separate terror plot and tracked for suspected radicalization. 

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  Dec 4, 2023

  Man pleads guilty to firebombing Wisconsin pro-life group office after Supreme Court leak

  A 29-year-old Wisconsin man, Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury, has pleaded guilty to the May 2022 firebombing of a Madison office building. Roychowdhury, also of Madison, admitted to attempting to cause damage by means of fire or an explosive.

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  Dec 4, 2023

  4 killed in church bombing in Philippines, ISIS claims responsibility

  Four people were killed and over 50 injured in a bombing at a Catholic Mass being held on Sunday morning at the Mindanao State University gymnasium in Marawi City, Philippines, according to media reports.

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  Dec 3, 2023

  Nigeria: Judge refuses to dismiss case of mother jailed for speaking against murder of Christian girl

  The trial of Rhoda Jatau, a Christian mother of five in Nigeria’s Bauchi State, will continue following a judge’s refusal to dismiss the case against her. Jatau has been in prison since last May, accused of sharing a video on WhatsApp that condemned the lynching of Deborah Emmanuel Yakubu, a Nigerian student killed by her classmates for sharing her Christian faith.

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  Dec 3, 2023

  Hamas hostage Guy Iluz, son of American mother, among 6 hostages found dead

  The tragic fate of six Israeli hostages, including Guy Iluz, a 26-year-old soundman who attempted to escape Hamas, has been confirmed.

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  Dec 2, 2023

  US blames Hamas for Gaza truce breakdown as war resumes: 'The onus is on Hamas'

  The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ended Friday as Israeli forces resumed airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, marking a significant escalation after a weeklong pause in hostilities. The United States squarely blamed Hamas for the breakdown, citing its failure to provide a list of hostages for release.

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  Nov 28, 2023

  Respiratory virus surging in China raising concerns about new global pandemic

  Cases of respiratory illnesses are surging in northern China, especially among children, raising global concerns about a potential new pandemic threat, four years after the emergence of COVID-19 in the country. Chinese health authorities claim the increase is due to a mix of known viruses, coinciding with the country’s first full cold season post the lifting of strict COVID restrictions last December.

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  Nov 27, 2023

  Theology lecturer files suit against Methodist school after being fired for tweet

  A theology lecturer has initiated legal proceedings against a Methodist Bible college in England following his dismissal over a tweet concerning sexuality. The case involves issues of free speech and religious expression.