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NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson Reveal Byron Scott Locker Room Drama; Kobe Bryant Sole Backer of Ex Head Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers ended their NBA season mending two heartbreaks. The first one is the exit of Kobe Bryant from the roster, thereby ending the Black Mamba era. The second one is their failure to get in the NBA playoffs 2016. However, a third heartbreak welcomed the team once the playoffs started as Byron Scott was later on fired by the front office.

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NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan Slam Dwyane Wade, Hassan Whiteside To Prove LeBron James Wrong
The NBA playoffs 2016 are heating up. While the Cleveland Cavaliers are battling it out against the Atlanta Hawks, the Miami Heat are engaged in equally exciting games against the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference. However, it looks like the "trash talks" are not from the currently opposing NBA teams. At the moment, fans are looking at a LeBron James vs Kyle Lowry matchup. Will Dwyane Wade and Hassan Whiteside be set aside to make way for a fight between the Kyrie Irving and DeMar DeRoza

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NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets Blame James Harden Selfishness over Playoffs Fail; JB Bickerstaff Fired from Dwight Howard Team
The Houston Rockets ended the season with a humiliating record. While the James Harden team managed to clinch an NBA playoffs 2016 spot, the first round immediately eliminated them. This result came even after the Golden State Warriors lost Stephen Curry to injuries. With only Draymond Green and Klay Thompson leading the defending NBA champs, the Dwight Howard team fell to a sweeping loss in the first series matchup of the NBA playoffs 2016. At the moment, the Houston Rockets are said to be revi

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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Nikola Mirotic Quits After Jimmy Butler Fails; Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson Eye Exit
The Chicago Bulls ended the season with a failure. While the odds of beating LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference were a tad unlikely given the performance of Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler during the games, the team's failed run to join the NBA playoffs 2016 was just embarrassing. Moreover, the overall discontent from veteran stars like Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and Pau Gasol appears to signify a potential roster overhaul for the Chicago Bulls.

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NBA Rumors: Atlanta Hawks Sure Win in Series Vs LeBron James, Kyrie Irving; Al Horford, Dennis Schroder Not Scared of Kevin Love
The Atlanta Hawks fell into the clutches of the Cleveland Cavaliers following a 104-93 win by the LeBron James team. With both groups coming off wins from the first round of the NBA playoffs 2016, the face-off is pegged to be as exciting at the match between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the Atlanta Hawks, who came fresh off their win over Isaiah Thomas' Boston Celtics, lost Game 1, it looks like the Al Horford team is not too worried about this series. If anything,

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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.
