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ISIS Claims that Terror Cells Present in 15 States, but Its Recruits Face Certain Death or Capture
The terror group known as ISIS took credit for the recent failed attack at a Muhammad cartoon event in Texas. Now it may have published a warning online that sleeper cells have been established in 15 states.

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Dragon Ball Z Xenoverse DLC 3 Review, Release Date for PS4, XBox One and PC: New Outfits, Wig Included
Fans of Dragon Ball Xenoverse in the United States and Europe will have to wait a little longer for the official arrival of DLC Pack 3. However, Bandai Namco has released some free DLC to keep both console and PC gamers happy for now.

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'Transformers 5' Movie Cast, Release Date: Hasbro CEO Puts Out Possible Release Date as Mark Wahlberg Signs on
If all goes as scheduled, fans of the popular Transformers franchise can expect to see the latest film in the series come out sometime in 2017. Other plans have been made public as well.

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President Obama Makes Proclamation on National Day of Prayer, Pastors React
President Barack Obama issued a proclamation on Wednesday that would recognize the National Day of Prayer on Thursday. Some pastors have reacted in response.

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NBA Trade Rumors: Jeremy Lin’s Future in LA Lakers In Doubt Thanks To Free Agency
Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin is carefully weighing out the next step in his NBA career, now that he will become a free agent at the end of this season. However, some have speculated that his future in the NBA may be outside of Los Angeles.

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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.
