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Jeremy Lin Signs 2-Year Deal With Charlotte Hornets: ‘God Has Always Worked Things out for My Good’
NBA All-Star Jeremy Lin has decided to sign with the Charlotte Hornets in a two-year deal, ending his free agency run. He made the bombshell announcement on social media Wednesday.

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For Reasons Unknown, 20 Iraqi Christian Refugees Detained in Southern California: ‘Almost Free, But Not Quite Free’
A group of 20 Iraqi Christians have been held in a southern California detention facility run by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, for over four months. They are part of the Chaldean Christian community and want to claim asylum from the terror group known as ISIS.

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Judge Could Release Tennessee ‘Christian Minister’ Who Threatened to Kill New York’s Muslim Community
Self-described “Christian minister” Robert Doggart of Tennessee has been accused of planning a terror attack against Muslims in New York. However, a federal judge has decided to release him on bail, which has received criticism from civil rights activists.

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Candace Cameron Bure Defends Oregon Bakery Forced to Pay $135,000 to Lesbian Couple Over Discrimination Charges
American actress Candace Cameron Bure has come out in defense of an Oregon bakery that has been ordered to pay $135,000 for refusing to bake a gay wedding cake for a lesbian couple. She made her views known on ABC’s daytime talk show “The View” on Wednesday.

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Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: Jeremy Lin And Nick Young Considered For Trades
The trading season continues within the NBA, and the Los Angeles Lakers have looked at sending Jeremy Lin and Nick Young to separate teams as part of any potential trade deal.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Evangelist Stephen Tong urges prayer and perseverance for China’s persecuted church
Renowned Chinese evangelist Rev. Stephen Tong recently issued a heartfelt message to the persecuted church in China, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith amid suffering and to face trials with patience and courage.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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24h Online prayer event “IDOP China” held to focus on the plight of China’s house churches
From November 10 to 11, a 24-hour online prayer and sharing event titled “IDOP China” took place, focusing on the situation of Beijing Zion Church’s Senior Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri and 21 detained coworkers (22 in total), as well as the ongoing restrictions faced by other unregistered house churches across China.
