'Nothing We Would Rather Do': Missionary Doctor Heals the Sick and Trains the Next Generation of Medical Professionals in Kenya

Dr. Bill Rhodes and his wife, Laura, share why they came to Kapsowar, Kenya 23 years ago to heal the sick and train the next generation of medical professionals.

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Russia to Annex More of Ukraine on Friday at the Kremlin

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia is planning to annex more of Ukraine on Friday. The move represents an escalation of the seven-month war that is expected to isolate the Kremlin further, draw more international punishment and bring extra support to Ukraine. An annexation ceremony is planned in the Kremlin. 

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Professors Tried to Strip Valedictorian of His Future for Having a Biblical Worldview, but Now...

A valedictorian from a university in Mexico is finally receiving his degree and license to practice psychology after a group of faculty members tried to end his professional career before he could even get started, labeling his valedictory address as "hate speech". 

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'Nothing We Would Rather Do': Missionary Doctor Heals the Sick and Trains the Next Generation of Medical Professionals in Kenya

Dr. Bill Rhodes and his wife, Laura, share why they came to Kapsowar, Kenya 23 years ago to heal the sick and train the next generation of medical professionals.

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Rush for the Border: Military-Age Russian Men Flee to Armenia to Escape Draft

Russia's disastrous campaign in Ukraine is making waves back at home, and the recent call-up of another 300,000 troops has sparked a national rush for the exits, adding to the hundreds of thousands of mostly men who have already fled since the war began.

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'We Strongly Oppose This': Russians Disagree with Putin's Mobilization, Baltic States Put Armies on High Alert

Russian President Vladimir Putin's move to call up hundreds of thousands of troops is causing upheaval, not only in Russia but in bordering countries as well.  

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Kremlin Announces Vote, Paves Way to Annex Part of Ukraine

Pro-Moscow officials say that residents in all four occupied areas of Ukraine voted to join Russia. The Kremlin-orchestrated votes have been dismissed by the U.S. and its Western allies as illegitimate. 

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Blasts Precede Baltic Pipeline Leaks, Sabotage Seen Likely

 Denmark believes “deliberate actions” caused big leaks in two natural gas pipelines that run under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany, and seismologists said powerful explosions preceded the leaks.

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God's Smuggler: Brother Andrew Who Smuggled Bibles Into Communist Countries Dies at 94

The man known to Christians around the world as Brother Andrew, who was responsible for smuggling Bibles into communist countries, died Tuesday. He was 94. 

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Russian Church Leader's Sacrilegious Claim: Says Soldiers Can Cleanse Their Sins by Dying in Ukraine

In a newly released video, Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church said that Russian soldiers who die on military duty in the war against Ukraine will be cleansed of all their sins.

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ISIS Terrorists Murder Elderly Nun, Burn Mission and School, Behead Civilians

An elderly Catholic nun was shot and killed earlier this month by Islamic insurgents during an attack on the Chipene mission in the Diocese of Nacala in Mozambique. 

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Russian Military Recruiter Shot Amid Fear of Ukraine Call-up

 A young man shot a Russian military commander at close range at an enlistment office Monday. It was an unusually bold attack reflecting growing resistance to Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to mobilize hundreds of thousands of more men to wage war on Ukraine.

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DEFIANCE: Protests Against Iranian Govt Continue Over Young Woman's Death, Islamic Regime Initiates Crackdown

A growing wave of defiance in Iran and beyond as thousands flood the streets of Tehran for the ninth day ignited over the death of a 22-year-old woman.

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Hindu Relatives Suspected of Murdering Christian Father Who Refused to Back Down from His Faith

Christians in eastern India suspect a church member's Hindu family may have killed him last month for refusing to deny his Christian faith, according to sources. 

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Ukrainians scared by Russia's preordained referendums

After seven weary months of war, many Ukrainians fear more suffering and political repression awaits them. Kremlin-orchestrated referendums conducted under gun barrels portend Russia’s imminent annexation of four occupied regions.

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Italy Voters Shift Sharply, Reward Meloni's Far-Right Party

Italian voters have shifted sharply, rewarding a party with neo-fascist roots and bolstering prospects the country could have its first far-right-led government since World War II. 

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Dozens of Religious Freedom Groups Urge Blinken to Designate Nigeria 'Country of Particular Concern'

Religious freedom advocates and organizations from around the world are calling on the U.S. State Department to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern. 

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More Big, Meaningful Leaps': Bishop T.D Jakes Announces Faith-Based Content Launching Soon on Amazon Streaming Channel

Bishop T.D. Jakes has announced that for the first-time ever his inspiring messages will be available to audiences worldwide to stream through Amazon services.

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'Cities Covered in the Glory of God': Christians Unite Worldwide for '10 Days of Awe' Prayer Event

Thousands of churches in the United States and in 43 other countries around the world will participate in the 18th annual "10 Days", an organized global prayer event slated for Sept. 25 through Oct. 5.

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Iran 'Hijab' Protests Grow After Woman's Murder, Possibly Threaten Islamist Regime

Protestors are filling the streets throughout Iran following the recent death of a woman in police custody.  The demonstrations are the latest sign of widespread discontent with the Islamic regime. 

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Moscow-Held Regions of Ukraine in 'Sham' Vote to Join Russia

Voting began Friday in Moscow-held regions of Ukraine on referendums to become part of Russia, Russian-backed officials there said.The Kremlin-orchestrated referendums, which have been widely denounced by Ukraine and the West as shams without any legal force, are seen as a step toward annexing the territories by Russia.

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Saturday's 'March for the Martyrs' Renews Awareness for Plight of Persecuted Christians

On September 24, Christians from across the country will meet up in Washington, D.C., for March for the Martyrs 2022, an annual event designed to bring attention to the growing crisis of religious persecution around the globe and to bring Christians together to pray for their suffering brothers and sisters.

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'Escalation in the War on Free Speech': PayPal Freezes Accounts of UK's Free Speech Union Founder

The founder of a free speech group in the United Kingdom is speaking out after his PayPal accounts were shut down after the company accused him of violating its policies. He says no specific policies were cited though.

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'We Could Hear Their Screaming': China's Genocidal War on Faith

China is using every tool at its disposal in its war on faith. All faiths. Anything that might compete with the communist state.

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'Death to the Dictator': Iranians Demand Justice for Woman Who Allegedly Died at the Hands of 'Morality Police'

Unrest erupted in Iran’s capital on Monday to protest the death of a woman who died in custody after she was arrested for violating the country’s strict Islamic dress code.

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Biden Condemns Russia in UN Speech as Moscow Threatens Nuclear War

President Joe Biden used his position on the world stage to remind members of the UN's General Assembly that Russia's invasion of Ukraine 210 days ago was a clear violation of the global order.

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'No One Who Fights Against God Wins': 5 Priests and 3 Others Kidnapped, Church Building Torched

Five Catholic priests, one religious sister, and two lay people have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen after the attackers reportedly set a church building on fire in western Cameroon. The church burned to the ground. 

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Biden Blasts Russia in UN Speech: 'Extinguishing Ukraine's Right to Exist'

President Biden used his position on the world's stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday to emphasize America's commitment to democracy and support of Ukraine. His appearance also came just hours after Vladimir Putin appeared to raise the threat level of the war by bringing up the use of nuclear weapons.

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'Russia Leaves Death Everywhere': Hundreds of Bodies Found in Mass Grave in Eastern Ukraine

A mass grave holding hundreds of unknown civilians and Ukrainian military was found outside the recently retaken town of Izium, in the eastern part of the country. It's among dozens of such sites discovered in areas abandoned by Russian troops. 

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Putin Sets Partial Military Call-Up, Won’t ‘Bluff’ on Nukes

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization of reservists in Russia, in a measure that appeared to be an admission that Moscow’s war against Ukraine isn't going according to plan after nearly seven months of fighting and amid recent battlefield losses for the Kremlin's forces.

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'While Shapiro Is Not Affiliated with Any Hate Group...': Conservative Icon Calls Out Media Critics Who Want Him 'Canceled'

Conservative media icon Ben Shapiro is taking on his detractors in the media, saying they've got their hearts set on canceling him by trying to tie him to "radicals" that he isn't tied to.

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‘Death to the Dictator’: Iranian Protestors Call for Justice After Woman Dies in Custody

Unrest erupted in Iran’s capital on Monday to protest the death of a woman who died in custody after she was arrested for violating the country’s strict Islamic dress code.

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Queen Elizabeth II's Christian Faith Highlighted at State Funeral, Mourned by Britain and World

It's the end of an age – Queen Elizabeth II has now been laid to rest. The queen's unwavering faith was a staple in today's funeral, using her death to point those who watched to eternal life in Jesus Christ. 

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Sudan Prosecutor Ordered 4 Christians to Renounce Their Faith or Die, but Here's What Happened Next

A Sudanese court recently dismissed apostasy charges against four Christians who had been threatened with the death penalty unless they recanted their faith, according to sources. 

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Fiona Floods Puerto Rico and Knocks Out Power - What About the US Mainland?

Officials in Puerto Rico say it's too early to estimate the damage from Hurricane Fiona as the storm was still punishing the island with torrential rain and "historic" flooding this morning.

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Ukraine Alleges Torture at Village Near Russian Border

In a dank basement behind the local supermarket, metal bars cordon off a corner of the room to form a large cell. A dirty sleeping bag and duvets show three sleeping spots on top of sheets of Styrofoam for insulation from the damp earth floor. In the corner, two black buckets served as toilets.

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'Catastrophic' Hurricane Fiona Rips Through Puerto Rico, Leaves US Territory Powerless

Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico's southwest coast on Sunday as it unleashed landslides, knocked the power grid out and ripped up asphalt from roads and flung the pieces around.

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War in Ukraine, Russian Oil Shortfall Spark Azerbaijan's Latest Attack Against World's First Official Christian Country

The war in Ukraine is having far-reaching consequences. Russia's dwindling influence is leading to flare-ups of violence in former Soviet nations, including the world's first official Christian country Armenia.    

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Ukrainian President: Mass Grave Found Near Recaptured City

Ukrainian authorities found a mass burial site near a recaptured northeastern city previously occupied by Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Thursday night.

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As War in Ukraine Goes On, Operation Blessing Continues to Demonstrate God's Love Among Ukrainian Refugees

The war between Russia and Ukraine is in its eighth month. In the middle of the conflict and suffering, Operation Blessing continues to support and help Ukrainian refugees in Poland and internally displaced Ukrainians in their country.

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Xi, Putin Hold Summit in Uzbekistan as Ukraine War Dominates

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and leaders from India and Central Asian nations headed to Uzbekistan on Thursday for a summit of a security group formed by Beijing and Moscow as a counterweight to U.S. influence.

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The 'Red Market': How China Dominates the Grisly Underground Trade in Human Organs

Human organs are a hot commodity in today's world where people want to live longer, and transplantation has become easier. Known as the 'Red Market,' this lucrative underground economy is booming. 

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Mikhail Gorbachev: The Man God Used to Open Up the Former Soviet Union to the Gospel

Much has been written about Mikhail Gorbachev, the former leader of the Soviet Union (USSR), following his death Aug. 30, age 91. But almost nothing has been said about his greatest and most enduring glasnost achievement: opening up this vast region of atheistic communism to the freedom of the Gospel message.

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Church of England School Reported Own Chaplain as Being a Terrorist Then Fired Him for His Biblical Stand on LGBT Agenda

A Christian chaplain in the United Kingdom who was fired for preaching a sermon on "identity politics" in a Church of England school three years ago, has taken legal action against his former employer. His case is being argued in front of an employment tribunal for the next several weeks. 

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Mexico University Grad Could Lose License to Practice Psychology After Giving a Speech with Biblical Worldview

A 2022 graduate of the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC) in Mexico could lose his license to practice psychology for what he said during his graduation speech. 

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'Shocked to My Core': Unprecedented Famine Causes Widespread Suffering in East Africa

Unprecedented famine conditions not seen in the last 40 years are gripping parts of Africa. 

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Franklin Graham Preaches Gospel to Thousands in Mongolia's First-Ever Festival of Joy: 'Lives Changed for Eternity'

In a first-ever event, evangelist Franklin Graham preached a message on God's love Saturday night to thousands of people in Mongolia. 

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Ukraine Retakes Crucial Areas in Fierce Counterattack that Could Signal a Turning Point

Ukrainians are fighting smarter, using technology like tiny drones that can destroy hundreds of tanks. Their strategy is paying off. Russian forces have pulled back in the face of a fierce counterattack that's retaken crucial areas of the Kharkiv region.

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Ukraine Keeps Initiative, Claims It Reached Russian Border

Russia attacked power stations and other infrastructure Sunday, causing widespread outages across Ukraine as Kyiv’s forces pressed a swift counteroffensive that has driven Moscow's troops from swaths of territory it had occupied in the northeast.

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Homeless, Jobless, Stateless, but Not Faithless: Chinese Christian Exiles Denied Asylum, Now Flee to Thailand

A group of Chinese exiles fleeing from religious persecution are seeking asylum in Thailand after being denied refuge in South Korea. 

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Estonian Christians Open Arms to Ukraine's Refugees: 'We Had No Electricity... I Doubt We'll Have Heat This Winter

Ukrainians trapped in areas occupied by Russia are enduring terrible hardships, and many are now making their way through Russia to Baltic countries where Christians are stepping up to help.  

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'What a Lie': Franklin Graham Reacts to Shocking Pastoral Survey, Lambastes 'False Teaching… Leading People & Churches Astray'

Evangelist Franklin Graham reacted this week to shocking survey data showing more than one-third of senior pastors purportedly believe “good people” can earn their way to heaven, with Graham lambasting some of the findings as “false teaching.”

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Faith Was Foundational for Queen Elizabeth II: 'I Have Drawn Great Comfort in Difficult Times from Christ's Words'

Royal gun salutes, flowers, and heartfelt tributes are among the commemorations in Britain, and worldwide, mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Great Britain will observe 10 days of mourning as the constitutional monarchy begins its formal process and transfer of power to her eldest son, King Charles III. 

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New UPenn Study Finds 'Parenthood Is Associated with Social Conservatism Around the Globe'

Being more conservative was often thought to be a by-product of age and wisdom. But now a new study suggests having children and being interested in caring for them, can also make one more conservative. 

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Queen Elizabeth II Dead at 96 after 70 Years on the Throne

Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has died.

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Queen Elizabeth II Dead at 96 after 70 Years on the Throne

Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has died.

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Ukrainian Forces Break Through Russian Lines in Kharkiv Counteroffensive as US Provides More Aid

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unscheduled visit to Kyiv on Thursday as the Biden administration announced major new military aid worth more than $2 billion for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia.

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Blinken, in Kyiv, Unveils $2B in US Military Aid for Europe

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unscheduled visit to Kyiv on Thursday as the Biden administration announced major new military aid worth more than $2 billion for Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia.

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UN Watchdog Warns of Potential 'Nuclear Catastrophe' if Fighting Continues Around Ukrainian Power Plant

A surprise offensive is helping Ukraine gain ground against the Russian invasion, but with this new military momentum, the largest nuclear power plant in Europe sits directly in the line of fire.

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An 'Inevitable' Partnership: The Path to Peace and Cooperation Between Iran and Israel

Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran and Israel shared a mutually cooperative relationship. The two countries worked together in areas like economic development, agriculture, and health care. The recent success of the Abraham Accords that brought peace and cooperation between Israel and three Arab countries has experts hopeful that a similar partnership could be forged between Israel and its arch enemy, Iran.

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Christian Teacher Thrown in Jail After Refusing to Use Trans Student's 'Preferred Pronouns'

An Irish teacher has, in his words, been place behind bars because he “would not call a boy a girl.”

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Canadian Leaders Call for More Limits on Free Speech After Deputy PM Confronted by Angry Protester

Canadian leaders have promised to introduce a set of "online harm" bills which would target expression that "undermines Canada's social cohesion or democracy," but according to experts it signals harmful restrictions on free speech rights. 

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An 'Inevitable' Partnership: The Path to Peace and Cooperation Iran and Israel

Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran and Israel shared a mutually cooperative relationship. The two countries worked together in areas like economic development, agriculture, and health care. The recent success of the Abraham Accords that brought peace and cooperation between Israel and three Arab countries has experts hopeful that a similar partnership could be forged between Israel and its arch enemy, Iran.

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'It's Like God is Speaking Our Language': Zambian Christians Hear the Bible in Their Native Tongue for the First Time

Christians in Zambia hear and read the Bible in their native tongue thanks to the efforts of Wycliffe Associates.

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Liz Truss Set to Become New UK Conservative Prime Minister

Liz Truss has been elected as the Conservative Party's new leader, the party announced Monday, and she will take office Tuesday as Britain's new prime minister to steer the country through an acute cost-of-living crisis.

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Canadian Manhunt Continues for Deadly Stabbing Suspects

A manhunt continued Monday for two men suspected of stabbing to death 10 people in an Indigenous community and a nearby town in one of the deadliest mass killings in Canada's history.

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Kremlin Claims Sanctions are Holding Up Natural Gas Supplies

Western sanctions on Russia over its war in Ukraine are to blame for stoppages in Moscow’s supply of natural gas to Europe, a senior Kremlin official claimed Monday.

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'Courage': Amid Taliban Horrors, Persecution, Bold Afghan Christians Stay Behind to 'Share the Gospel'

One year after the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, the situation inside the beleaguered nation is dire.

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Grave Danger for Taiwan as Tensions Soar with China - Is War Now 'Fearfully Plausible'?

It's "fearfully plausible" that America could go to war with China over Taiwan. That's according to a former U.S. Defense Department official. And Taiwan is now threatening to respond with military force if China's armed forces breach its territorial waters or airspace. 

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