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Boy Instructed by ISIS to Bomb Christmas Market in Germany
A 12-year-old boy is placed in a juvenile care facility after attempting to bomb a Christmas market and town hall in Germany. According to officials, the boy, who is of Iraqi descent, has been highly radicalized and instructed by an ISIS member, who is yet to be recognized. Apparently, it is the boy's second attempt to bomb a public place in Germany. The first one was at a Christmas market place in Ludwigshafen on November 26. He failed his first operation and decided to try it out again near th

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Facebook's Oculus Adds Virtual Hangout Rooms in Gear VR
Oculus adds social features in their Gear VR where users can get to connect and talk to people from all around the globe. Gear VR added the Parties and Rooms features which comprise the communal aspects of the design. Parties is the built-in voice chat that will allow users to talk with each other in a real time. In Room's interface, users are brought into a virtual hangout space where they can roam around using their avatars

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Evacuation Halts in Aleppo as Civilians Wait for Rescue
The evacuations of civilians in Aleppo, which include women, children, and injured people, has been ordered to stop on a Friday afternoon. Furthermore, fear and anxiety elevates as Russia released a statement claiming that all the refugees that are trapped in the afflicted city of Aleppo have been evacuated and only radical armed fighters are left to be 'liquidated' by Syrian government forces. The International Committee of the Red Cross disputed this claim stating that thousands are still lef

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Global Campaign Launched to Free Jailed US Pastor on Terrorism Charges
The American Center for Law and Justice launched a global petition campaign asking for the release of US pastor Andrew Brunson, who had been falsely charged with terrorism in Turkey. Brunson was detained at a local police station in Izmir on October 7 under the pretense that he will be receiving his permanent residence card. He was informed at the station that he was to be detained until deported stating that he was a "threat to national security."

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Pokemon Go Latest Updates: Niantic Increases Speed Limit in 'Pokemon Go'
In the horde of the recent updates that Niantic has been doing with "Pokemon Go", the apparent change of the speed limit baffles a lot of players. Gamers on the road noticed the increase of the speed limit required to continue playing the game.

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10th CCOWE: Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting Asks 'What Has Gone Wrong with the Chinese Church?' and Calls for Renewal Through Repentance
At the 10th CCOWE, Rev. Dr. Joshua Ting called Chinese church leaders to spiritual repentance, warning that institutional success masks deep crises—such as youth attrition, co-worker burnout, and internal power struggles—and urging renewal that begins with inner transformation, not external methods.
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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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[10th CCOWE] Edmund Chan: The Greatest Crisis Facing the Church Is Putting 'Mission Ahead of the Mandate'
Rev. Edmund Chan urged the global Church to prioritize inner spiritual formation ("Mandate") over external ministry ("Mission") to faithfully fulfill the Great Commission.
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Highly Respected Chinese Biblical Scholar Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee Passes Away at 70
Rev. Dr. Stephen Lee, a renowned Old Testament scholar and former president of CGST, passed away at 70.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.