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Samsung Phasing Out Galaxy Alpha With Less Expensive Galaxy A5
The Galaxy Alpha, Samsung's first metallic-frame smartphone, was released in September of 2014 to relatively high praise. But that praise wasn't enough to boost sales up to Samsung's expectations, so the company is said to be phasing out the Galaxy Alpha to focus on the much cheaper Galaxy A5.
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Christian Bale's 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' Banned In Egypt and UAE for Historical Inaccuracies and 'Racism'
Egypt's Culture Ministry explained its decision in a statement released this weekend that points to the depiction of Egyptians as "savages" and Jews as powerful, as seen in their armed rebellion against the Egyptians in the film. The ministry explained that religious scriptures prsent the Jewish people as weak and oppressed, so they see this film depiction as racist.
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Atheist Scientists Turning to God As Science Increasingly Proves His Intelligent Design
The eternal tug-of-war between science and religion continues to be argued every day, but a recent piece in the Wall Street Journal by author Eric Mataxas has taken the internet by storm with one simple title: "Science Increasingly Makes the Case for God."
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Kodak Jumping Into Smartphone Market, Launching First Device at CES 2015
Kodak is aiming to revitalize its image by jumping into the smartphone market, and as you might expect, the focus will be on camera quality.
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Nintendo Reveals More on Wii U and Upcoming Console with Mario in New Role
The console wars are still going strong between Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's Playstation line of products, but don't count Nintendo out of the running just yet. The Japanese video game legend is hard at work on its next console with the iconic Mario character front and center.
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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.
