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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Seek James Harden Sub; Dwight Howard, Ty Lawson Lose Donatas Motiejunas
The Houston Rockets had a great run in the previous NBA season. With the return of what could be presumed as a healthier team, James Harden, Ty Lawson and Dwight Howard might actually have a shot at making it beyond the playoffs this NBA season. Should all the stars in the Houston Rockets roster remain physically fit this time around, then the Golden State Warriors will find themselves displaced from the throne.

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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Eye Carmelo Anthony Trade for Kevin Durant; Oklahoma City Thunder Star Demand Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade Deal
The New York Knicks have been attempting to revamp their roster since the NBA offseason. With the deal that could have brought in LaMarcus Aldridge in the NBA team failing to come into fruition due to the more appealing offer of the San Antonio Spurs to the athlete, it looks like the New York Knicks are stuck with their old group of players this season. However, the NBA team actually have a promising star in their midst: Carmelo Anthony.

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NBA News: Golden State Warriors Sign Stephen Curry, Draymond Green Backup; PG Juwan Staten Eyed to Assist Jason Thompson
The victory of the Golden State Warriors over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the previous NBA season had been a widely talked about feat - one that even pushed many to compare Stephen Curry and LeBron James over and over. With a new NBA season set to begin soon, it looks like the Golden State Warriors are entering the scene with the championship team more or less intact. The NBA offseason saw very minimal changes in the roster of the Golden State Warriors, with the team presumably opting to stick to

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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Trade Taj Gibson; Derrick Rose Want More Chemistry for Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah
The Chicago Bulls have been battling with injuries of their basketball stars throughout the previous NBA season. With a disastrous run following the physical impairment of Derrick Rose last season, the Chicago Bulls are eyeing a healthier and more reliable roster. While Jimmy Butler offers a promising start to the ailing NBA team, the up and coming basketball star will still need a more dependable and steadfast group to help him carry the team to victory.

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NBA News: Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, John Wall Copy Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson, LeBron James issue
The stalemate situation involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James' buddy, Tristan Thompson, has been widely reported on since the NBA offseason began. With the Canadian basketball star adamant on his demand of a max contract deal from the NBA team, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in danger of either potentially losing a priced player or going way above their budget and paying a hefty amount in the form of a luxury tax bill. While the public awaits how the situation will unravel,

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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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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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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.
