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NFL Rumors: Denver Broncos Peyton Manning Rejoices Over Al Jazeera Shut Down? Is QB Off the Hook?
The war between Peyton Manning and Al Jazeera might be reaching its end soon. The news site recently announced the company's decision to shut down its United States headquarters. The move to pull the plug for its cable TV and digital operations will take effect by April 30, 2016. In a nutshell, Al Jazeera disclosed that the decision was rooted from the company's inability to fund their operations.

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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Target Carmelo Anthony Cash Out; Kristaps Porzingis, Lou Amundson Done with SF
The New York Knicks are showing signs of tremendous improvement this NBA season. In fact, the basketball team already surpassed its winning record in the past year merely halfway through this season. Fans of the Kristaps Porzingis squad noted that apart from an improved roster, the change of heart by Carmelo Anthony greatly contributed to their growth. The NBA All-Star now assumes a mentor role among his teammates and focuses more on being a playmaker than scoring.

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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Contemplate Pau Gasol Trade; Joakim Noah Wants Out from Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler Team
The Chicago Bulls are sitting at fourth place in the Eastern Conference, with less than ten games away from ninth seed New York Knicks. This spot is a frustrating ranking considering the run they had last season, where they finished second to LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite the tenuous efforts of Jimmy Butler, the Derrick Rose squad remains lacking in terms of consistency and aggression.

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NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Follow Tim Duncan Rule; Harrison Barnes Back in, Draymond Green Out
The Golden State Warriors are at the top of their game this NBA season. Beating out records set during the Michael Jordan era in the Chicago Bulls, the Stephen Curry team appears to be poised to snag another championship trophy. Apart from an incredible roster this NBA season, the coaching staff of the Golden State Warriors appear to be looking into the same precautions set by Gregg Poppovich.

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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Regret Kevin Love Trade; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Want Andrew Wiggins Back?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are dominating the Eastern Conference this NBA season. With the team's Big Three back in action, the Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks are having a challenging time catching up. However, the combined efforts of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are reportedly more than enough for the NBA championship runner-ups to excel. How will this affect Kevin Love, the third member of the Big Three?

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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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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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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.
