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NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin Call For DeMarcus Cousins Trade; Linsanity Wants Boogey With Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are slowly rebuilding their team as Jeremy Lin takes on a leadership role both on and off the hardwood court. However, the Brook Lopez team seems to be lacking in power to fully show off the talents they recently acquired. Hence, the NBA team appears to be looking for another leader to help the group reach their full potential. With that in mind, a DeMarcus Cousins trade is said to be in the works.

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NBA Rumors: San Antonio Spurs Move to Sign Damian Lillard Trade; Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge Push for Trailblazers Deal
The San Antonio Spurs are out to get their dominance in the Western Conference back. With Pau Gasol fresh off the Chicago Bulls now joining Kawhi Leonard, Patty Mills, and Danny Green take on the league's best teams, it looks like Gregg Popovich still has more players to add in the lineup. One surprising name comes up - the same name that had been linked to the then newly minted teammate LaMarcus Aldridge - and it's none other than Damian Lillard.

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NBA Rumors: New York Knicks Confirm Rudy Gay Trade; Derrick Rose, Carmelo Anthony Welcome Kings Star
The New York Knicks are flourishing this NBA season courtesy of Derrick Rose, Kristaps Porzingis, Joakim Noah and Carmelo Anthony. Despite the doubts when Phil Jackson signed the former Chicago Bulls stars, the two seemed determined to prove that their contracts were worth it. To bolster the lineup, it looks like another veteran would be added to the New York roster: Rudy Gay.

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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Consider Draymond Green Trade for James Harden Support; The Beard Rejects Warriors Star
The Houston Rockets are showing positive signs of possibly dominating the playoffs this NBA season. With the MVP level performance of James Harden, the Ryan Anderson team seems to be rallying to redeem themselves from their abysmal ranking last year. Will a Draymond Green trade help them rise to the top?

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NBA Rumors: Oklahoma City Thunder Call For Rudy Gay Trade; Russell Westbrook, Steven Adams Campaign for Kings Star
The announcement of a Rudy Gay exit from the Sacramento Kings confirmed the suspicions of problems plaguing the franchise. With the statement of the All-Star on his plans once he hits free agency, other NBA teams are now scrambling to look into a potential deal for a trade. Among the teams said to be reviewing a Rudy Gay trade option is the Oklahoma City Thunder with Russell Westbrook anticipated to take the lead in recruitment.

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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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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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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.
