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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Swap Dwight Howard for Hassan Whiteside; James Harden, Ty Lawson Welcome Miami Heat Star
The Houston Rockets have been denying the NBA trade rumors involving Dwight Howard since the beginning of the season. However, the speculations on the future departure of the former Los Angeles Lakers remained the center of attention this year. Reports of Howard's inability to mesh with James Harden as well as the rumored rift between the two fueled the trade talk speculations. Moreover, the center will be back in the free agency market soon. Sources close to the matter disclosed that Howard wil

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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Secure Kevin Love Spot; LeBron James, Kyrie Irving Want Iman Shumpert Out
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been incredibly aggressive in their pursuit of the NBA championship trophy. With the Golden State Warriors putting the LeBron James team to shame twice this NBA season, it looks like an upgrade is necessary for the Kyrie Irving squad. Moreover, the Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors present tangible threats to the Cleveland Cavaliers' dominance in the Eastern Conference.

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NFL Rumors: Chicago Bears Dump Matt Forte; Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots Fight over 'DeMarco Murray Sub'
The Chicago Bears failed to fulfill their promise of a better NFL season in the recently concluded 2015-16 run. Apart from failing to at least get a shot at the Super Bowl trophy, the Jay Cutler squad finished fourth place in the NFC North. Taking on the last spot way behind the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, the Chicago Bears vow to make notable changes to improve their chances next NFL season.

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Golden State Warriors Gets Michael Jordan Blessing: Ex Chicago Bulls Star Supports Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry dream
The Golden State Warriors are undoubtedly the most formidable team in the NBA team. The dominance of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and the rest of the basketball squad makes the likes LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers tremble in fear. In fact, not even a healthy Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love can beat the Golden State Warriors. The San Antonio Spurs, which has the powerful lineup composed of Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green, also fall short in stopping the Harrison Ba

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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol Mulls Over Retirement, PF Follows Kobe Bryant Plan
The 2016 NBA All-Star Game saw the return of Pau Gasol to the glorious event. Initially unable to join the weekend in Toronto, the Chicago Bulls star was eventually granted the opportunity when Jimmy Butler had to back out due to injury. Apart from the honor of taking part in the 2016 NBA All-Star, Gasol had been thrilled to once again play with the great Kobe Bryant.

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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.
