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NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors face Kyle Lowry Ultimatum; PG Mirrors LeBron James, Demands Dwane Casey Return
The Toronto Raptors have been a surprisingly notable team this NBA season. In fact, the Kyle Lowry squad is trailing only behind LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers and Al Harford's Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference at this point in the basketball season. The Toronto Raptors are currently a spot above the Chicago Bulls - a remarkable feat considering the presence of Jimmy Butler, Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah in the former Michael Jordan team.

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NFL News & Rumors: Philadelphia Eagles Fire Chip Kelly; Is DeMarco Murray to Blame?
The Philadelphia Eagles had been struggling ever since the NFL regular season started. This performance from the football squad was met by questions from the fans especially after the acquisition of DeMarco Murray. The excitement generated by the signing of the former Dallas Cowboys running back had been incredibly great that the Philadelphia Eagles' fans even went as far as taunting the Tony Romo squad with a banner during the latter's practice session.

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Robots 2016: 'Nadine' Gets Angry, Sad; New Social Machine Boasts Of Complex Thought, Personality
The shrinking workforce devoted to the care of the elderly and the young might be heading towards a solution in 2016. As the New Year begins, a new development in the field of robotics has emerged. A humanoid, named Nadine, has been unveiled by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in an effort towards creating robots classified as humanoids. Nadine's creator and doppelganger, Prof. Nadia Thalmann, shared that the emergence of humanoids can eventually lead to more innovations in the field o

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Victoria's Secret Model Kendall Jenner Breaks Down: Keeping Up With the Kardashians Star Gets Hospitalized
The perks of being a world renowned supermodel may be astonishing, but all these things come with a price. For Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kendall Jenner, she paid for the fame and fortune this year with her health. In a recent blog post in her website, the Victoria's Secret model disclosed that her body eventually succumbed to the stress and pressure from work at some point in 2015. The effect on her health was so great that the reality star even had to be hospitalized.

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Manny Pacquiao Ends Career With Timothy Bradley Fight
Manny Pacquiao has opted to face Timothy Bradley, Jr for the third time for the last fight in his boxing career. The announcement came after speculations that Pacman was choosing among Bradley, Amir Khan and Terrence Crawford. Pacquiao's last bout in the boxing ring is on April 9, 2016. The welterweight titleholder will face the Filipino boxing icon at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Pacquiao's last match will be the main event of an HBO PPV card.

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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.
