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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Rejoice Over Stephen Curry Loss; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge To Dominate Draymond Green, Klay Thompson
The fall of Stephen Curry may just be what the San Antonio Spurs need to finally cinch the top spot in the Western Conference. With the Kawhi Leonard team inching closer to dethroning the Golden State Warriors, all hands on deck are needed in the rapidly heating up NBA playoffs 2016. In addition to the LaMarcus Aldridge team, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are eagerly waiting for an opening to take down the Draymond Green squad. Can the Golden State Warriors defend the crown without last sea

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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James Accused of Cheating; Ref's Fear of King James Caused Detroit Pistons Loss
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the top dogs in the Eastern Conference which makes them the most likely contenders to go against the Golden State Warriors if both continue to dominate their divisions. However, cheating rumors are now circulating in relation to the success of the Kyrie Irving squad. As the NBA playoffs 2016 heat up, execs are pointing out the flaws in the calls of the referees during games and are noting a partiality on a particular player - LeBron James. Is the former Miami Heat sta

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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Give Up James Harden In Free Agency; Dwight Howard Finally Gets Higher Pay
The Houston Rockets have built a franchise around James Harden ever since they signed him from the Oklahoma City Thunder. While his ex-teammates, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, thrived in the past NBA seasons, The Beard has been saddled with disappointing games and losses. Adding to his frustrations in the Houston Rockets is the presence of Dwight Howard - a big star that was anticipated to help Harden carry the team but appears to have turned out to be a bust so far. With the free agency c

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NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin Trade Rumors Confirmed? Linsanity Grabs Free Agency to Exit Kemba Walker Squad
The Charlotte Hornets have always been the underdogs in the NBA since the season started. Hence, the entry of Jeremy Lin in the roster boosted the confidence of the Michael Jordan team. After all, the Linsanity had figured prominently in the success of the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Houston Rockets in the past. However, things took an odd turn when the Charlotte Hornets opted to bench Lin - only deciding to give him a few minutes to rest Kemba Walker or Courtney Lee. Given his talen

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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Breaks Silence on Free Agency; OKC Star Accepts Los Angeles Lakers Deal
The free agency rumors linked to Kevin Durant have tagged a number of NBA teams including the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and New York Knicks. While the co-captain of the Russell Westbrook team kept mum on the issue, fans have been busy speculating whether or not the 2014 NBA MVP will be a teammate to Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson; Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge; James Harden and Dwight Howard; or Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis. After months of silenc

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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.
