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Latest news on Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs and a worldwide membership of approximately 8.7 million people. They believe that the end of the world is imminent and that God's kingdom is the only solution to humanity's problems. The group originated from the Bible Student movement founded by Charles Taze Russell in the late 1870s, and the name "Jehovah's Witnesses" was adopted in 1931 to distinguish them from other Bible Student groups. They are known for their door-to-door evangelism and refusal of military service and blood transfusions, and they do not celebrate holidays or customs they consider to have pagan origins. The group has faced persecution and legal challenges in some countries due to their refusal to salute state symbols and their stance on military service. They have also faced criticism for their translations of the Bible, their doctrines, and their handling of cases of child sexual abuse.