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NFL Trade Rumors 2016: 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Planning to Leave Team to Join New York Jets
After spending a disappointing season with the San Francisco 49ers, quarterback Colin Kaepernick is reportedly considering leaving the team to sign with the New York Jets. Although this is still unconfirmed, reports indicated that the Jets are already aware of the athlete's plans and are currently considering whether to get him or not.

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NFL Trade Rumors 2016: Seahawks QB Tarvaris Jackson Looking to Test Free Agency Next Month?
With the free agency for NFL's upcoming season about to begin next month, a lot of rumors and speculations have been circulating regarding what Seattle Seahawks will do with its current roster. One of those rumors is about quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who could re-sign his contract with the team soon.

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Oldest Surviving Old Testament Manuscript Recognized By UNESCO As a World Treasure
A manuscript of what is believed to be the original source of the Old Testament has been added by the United Nations Educations, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO into the International Memory of the World Register. Under its new status, this manuscript, called the Aleppo Codex, is now regarded as an official world treasure.

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Pope Francis Condemns Mexico’s Drug Dealers During Last Sunday’s Open Mass Held In Mexico City
On Sunday, Pope Francis held an open-air mass in one of the poverty-stricken suburbs of Mexico and urged the attendees to veer away from the temptations offered by the country's drug trade industry. He also condemned those involved in the illegal trade and referred to them as "dealers of death."

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Egypt's President al-Sisi Apologizes to Coptic Christians, Vows to Restore Immediately Churches Destroyed by Muslim Brotherhood
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi apologized to the Christian citizens of Egypt for not being able to restore immediately their churches and other religious structures which were destroyed in 2013. The president, who is also a Muslim, vowed to rebuild these structures within this year.

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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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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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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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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.