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Michael Phelps Wears His 23 Olympic Gold Medals in the Cover of 'Sports Illustrated'
Michael Phelps dubbed as the "greatest Olympian of all time" by the Sports Illustrated as he posed for the magazine's cover decorated by his 23 gold Olympic medals. The 31-year-old stated that his last Olympics was that of Rio but he is still considering to enter the Olympics in Tokyo on 2020. Phelps stated in SI that it would be great if he ever get the yearning to try out the 2020 Olympics. But as of now, the Olympic swimmer do not see that possibility and currently content with his retirement

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North Korea's Nuclear Submarine Ready For Launch as it Prepares to Set at Sea
Satellite images are currently circulating the media and the net regarding the recent activities of North Korea's nuclear submarine. The pictures show the submarine advancing at North Korea's Sinpo South Shipyard as it prepares to set at sea.

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ISIS Claims Berlin Christmas Market Terror Attack
ISIS claims the Berlin Christmas market attack, which killed 12 people and injured dozens of people, after 24 hours of the massacre through the Islamic State's Amaq News Agency. ISIS called the attacker "a lone wolf soldier of the Islamic State."
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Turkey Detains 6 People for Assassination of Russian Ambassador
Turkish authorities detained six people prior to the assassination of the Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, at an exhibition of Russian photography at Ankara. The ambassador was shot in the back while having a speech on a Tuesday morning in the art gallery.
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Photographed Together for the First Time in Months
Reality star Kim Kardashian and "Famous" rapper Kanye West are photographed together for the first time after a slew of unpleasant events that happened between the couple. It is their first public appearance together after Kim Kardashian's $8.5 million robbery in Paris and Kanye West's admission to a hospital because of anxiety and depression.
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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.
