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Manchester United Rumors, News: Red Devils Set Their Eyes on Midfielders Hakan Calhanoglu and Toni Kroos
The Manchester United is said to be an admirer of Bayer Leverkusen’s Hakan Calhanoglu. As such, the Red Devils are widely reported to be courting the attacking midfielder during the closing stages of the transfer window this summer. Meanwhile, it looks like the English football club is also preparing to make a move to get German footballer Toni Kroos from Real Madrid. In addition to Calhanoglu, the Devils are also expected to secure Kroos’ signature.

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Houston Rockets' Dwight Howard Not Interested In Becoming Free Agent; Ty Lawson Takes Aim at Stephen Curry
Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard has the potential of withdrawing from his contract early after the last season. However, he has made it clear that he is not interested in opting out after being asked about it following the second day of Rockets training camp. Newly-minted Rockets point guard Ty Lawson is apparently gunning for reigning MVP Stephen Curry. He said that Curry was allowed to "coast" defensively in the Western Conference finals during last season's playoffs.

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NBA Rumors: Charlotte Hornets Might Acquire Hassan Whiteside; Jeremy Lin Ranked 197th Best NBA Player but 'Leads All Point Guards In Blocks'
After a promising year with the Miami Heat, it is expected that Hassan Whiteside will remain in the team’s roster at least for the next season. However, there are still speculations that the center might switch allegiance, and this time he might give it to the Charlotte Hornets. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets’ recently acquired Jeremy Lin has just been ranked as the 197th best player in the NBA by ESPN.

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Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL Release Date: Microsoft Accidentally Listed Them on Official Website; Largest Flagship Store to Open in New York on Oct. 26
One week before their expected launch, the Lumia 950 and 950 XL have briefly appeared in Microsoft’s official online UK store. The listings, which was placed on the site’s "Windows 10 Ready Phones" section, offered some details about the upcoming flagships.

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Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update Release Date for HTC One M8, M9, E9, Butterfly 3, and More
HTC has revealed its own timeline for the arrival of the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS to its own models. The Taiwan-based device maker has an upcoming October 20 launch event where it is expected to declare when Android M will arrive to its handsets.

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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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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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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
