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Minecraft 1.9 Combat Update, Features and Download; Update 1.10 Release Date
Minecraft players have been pining for the Update 1.9 or Combat Update, and it became available to players at the end of last month. The logical question is after indulging in all the cool new features of Update 1.9, what can be expected for Update 1.10, and when is the release date.

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‘Daredevil’ Season 2, ‘Jessica Jones’ Season 2, ‘Luke Cage’, ‘Iron Fist’ and ‘The Defenders’ Series From Marvel and Netflix Get Casting News
We really live an interesting era where comic book characters are starting to get screen time. Marvel hit movies gave them enough credibility to try their Cinematic Universe on the Netflix screen, and they green-lit four shows with Daredevil, Jessica Jones, as well as Luke Cage and Iron Fist. All these series will be combined on The Defenders, and there has been some news about casting.
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Apple and FBI Continue War over Encryption; Apple VP Responds
The San Bernardino shooters have created quite a controversy with Apple and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI demand that Apple help them unlock a phone used by the shooters, but the company has vowed to fight the decision. Company president Tim Cook calls the order a way of threatening the security of Apple users, and this is the latest information concerning this battle of Apple and the FBI over Encryption.

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iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Release Date and Rumors; Details on New iPhone 5SE or 6C for the Spring
Apple has a trend where it will release a new type of smartphone once every two years with the iPhone. Last year, it was the "S" models of the iPhone 6S and 6S plus, which were the same dimensions as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. This year, it should be something very new with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which could have different dimensions and several new features. The iPhone 7 series probably won't arrive until later this year, but there might be a new iPhone 5SE or 6C to arrive this spring

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MacBook Pro and MacBook Air 2016 Release Date, Rumors and Features; Coming to Apple’s March 21 Big Event?
There has been a lot of rumors about the 2016 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Most of them involve the release date, as some expect it on Apple’s March 21 event, while others look to WWDC 2016. Whatever the case, there are is consistency with news of its features, and the price cut on the current models.

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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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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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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.
