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Aid Group Warns 1.5M at Risk as Aid Reaches Myanmar
More food reached Myanmar's hungry cyclone victims as roads were cleared of fallen trees, but a British aid group warned that up to 1.5 million face death if they do not get clean water and sanitation soon. Sun, 11 May 2008
U.S.-Backed Forces Launch Al Qaeda Offensive in Mosul
An Iraqi army commander says U.S.-backed forces have launched an operation against Al Qaeda in Mosul. Sat, 10 May 2008
Cease-Fire Goes Into Effect, Signs of Normalcy in Sadr City
On the first day of a cease-fire between Shiite militants and U.S.-backed Iraqi forces, authorities in Baghdad's Sadr City reported no violence on Sunday as gunmen withdrew from the streets and shops reopened after two months of intense clashes. Sun, 11 May 2008
Heavy Fighting Breaks Out in Northern Lebanon
Heavy fighting breaks out between pro- and anti-government supporters in Lebanon's central mountains, sending echoes of gunfire and explosions rolling across Beirut, security officials said. Sun, 11 May 2008
Man Survives Mauling by 16-Foot Shark in Australia
An Australian swimmer who was mauled by a 16-foot shark and survived said Sunday he saw a shadow in the water seconds before the attack and thought it was a dolphin. Sun, 11 May 2008
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Stamp Prices Rise to 42 Cents Monday
The Postal Service will bump up stamp prices by one penny, to 42 cents, on Monday -- the latest in what will probably be annual price increases. Sat, 10 May 2008
Tornadoes Tear Across Central U.S., Killing 23
Crews and search dogs hunt for survivors or bodies in piles of debris after tornadoes and storms rumbled across the region a day earlier and killed at least 23 people in three states. Sun, 11 May 2008
Report: Ohio Man Serves Jail Time for Daughter's Failed GED
A Ohio man is getting a lesson of a lifetime when he was jailed because his daughter failed her General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Sun, 11 May 2008
Missing Calif. Couple's Boat Washes Up in Mexico
The fishing boat belonging to an Oceanside couple who went missing at sea this week has washed up on the beach near Rosarito, Mexico Sun, 11 May 2008
VA: Number of Disabled Veterans Rising
Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come -- even as the total population of America's vets shrinks. Sun, 11 May 2008
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Housing aid bill faces veto by President Bush - AP
Democrats' plans to help hundreds of thousands of homeowners struggling with rising subprime mortgage rates and plummeting house values could be sidetracked by President Bush's threatened veto and the backing of many congressional Republicans. Fri, 09 May 2008
Stock head for higher open as retail sales reports arrive - AP
Wall Street headed for a modestly higher open Thursday as investors sifted through the first of retailers' April sales figures, trying to get a sense of how consumers are faring in a climate of economic weakness and rising costs. Fri, 09 May 2008
Bulletins at Obama's Church Carry Their Own Controversy - CNS News
Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) recently said his relationship with his long-time pastor and friend Rev. Jeremiah Wright "changed" after what Obama called the clergyman's "divisive and destructive" remarks at the National Press Club. Later, however, Obama stressed his loyalty to the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, where he has been a member for many years. Fri, 09 May 2008
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Bangladesh: Pastor's 13-Year Old Daughter Gang-Raped - Worthy News
Muslim villagers in Mymensingh district eager to rid the area of the Christian work of a local pastor have gang-raped his 13-year-old daughter, the girl's father said. Fri, 09 May 2008
Christian Villagers "Expelled" In Bhutan; Missionaries Concerned - Worthy News
Christian missionaries in Bhutan, a predominately Buddhist nation, faced new challenges Thursday, May 8, nearly a month after villagers were reportedly expelled from their home for becoming Christians. Thu, 08 May 2008
India Missionaries Facing "Death Threats" In Maharashtra State - Worthy News
Native missionaries in Maharashtra, India’s third largest state, continued their activities Wednesday, May 7, amid mounting opposition against Christianity in the area, BosNewsLife learned. Thu, 08 May 2008
Indonesia: Islamists Threaten to Tear Down Church - Worthy News
Muslim extremists and local government authorities last week threatened to tear down a church building under construction in North Sumatra even though church leaders met requirements of Indonesia’s draconian law on worship places, the church's pastor said. Thu, 08 May 2008
Turkey: Armed Men Threaten Church - Worthy News
Three men, one of them armed with a gun and wearing gloves, threatened a Protestant church and its pastor in the Turkish capital city of Ankara yesterday. The culprits fled in a car before police could be summoned. Thu, 08 May 2008
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Wheat disease threatens supplies - Washington Times
A lethal variant on an ancient disease affecting wheat has spread from its base in Africa to Iran and now threatens vast fields in South Asia, the Middle East and Europe at a time of global food shortages, agricultural specialists warn. Fri, 09 May 2008
Ahmadinejad: Israel a 'stinking corpse' - Jerusalem Post
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that the state of Israel is a "stinking corpse" that is destined to disappear, the French news agency AFP reported. Fri, 09 May 2008
Oil Powers Above $125 as Funds Pile In - ABC News
Oil raced to a new record high above $125 a barrel on Friday, as a strong performance over the last week and a surge in heating oil futures saw investment funds trooping into the market. Fri, 09 May 2008
11 killed as Hizbullah, Amal seize Beirut neighborhoods - Jerusalem Post
Shi'ite opposition gunmen seized control of large areas of Beirut's Muslim sector from Sunni foes loyal to the US-backed government on Friday, in street battles that left 11 dead, security officials said. Fri, 09 May 2008
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Olmert must step down over corruption charges, opponents say - Ynet News
Ehud Olmert's political opponents demanded his resignation Friday, saying new allegations that the Israeli prime minister illegally accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from a US citizen render him unfit for the country's top job. Fri, 09 May 2008
Olmert said ready to bring about peace agreement with Syria - Ha'aretz
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Thursday he was prepared to bring about a peace agreement between Israel and Syria during his term in office, according to a report in the magazine Paris Match. Fri, 09 May 2008
Ariel pastor troubled by lack of police progress over Purim parcel bomb that wounded his son - Jerusalem Post
An Ariel Christian pastor whose son, Ami, was badly wounded in a parcel bomb disguised as a Purim package expressed exasperation this week over the lack of progress made by the police investigation into the attack. Fri, 09 May 2008
Thousands Gather in Jerusalem to Pray - CBN News
On May 11, Christians in more than 200 countries will ask God to bless their nations and the world. Fri, 09 May 2008
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William Tyndale: God's Secretary
You needed courage to be a real Christian in England during the Dark Ages. Reading God's Word in English was illegal. Tyndale's vision gave you your Bible. Mon, 12 May 2008
Blood-bought Bibles
The Lord used many of His servants to preserve His precious written Word; often at the cost of their lives. Sun, 11 May 2008
How to Grow in Christ
Between a Rock and a hard place: Part one of our series for new believers, and those stumbling in sin. Sat, 10 May 2008
Burma needs Good News
Enthralled by Buddhist demons, in bondage to cruel military dicatators, and wide-open to Satan's batterings. Fri, 09 May 2008
Dream Interpretation
Here's a pitfall to avoid: Angela is dreaming of twins and an unfaithful husband. Thu, 08 May 2008
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Mother's Day Celebration Reaches 100th Anniversary
On this 100th anniversary of Mother's Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world's most celebrated holidays probably wouldn't be pleased with all the flowers, candy or ... Sun, 11 May 2008
Christians Worldwide Mark 4th Global Day of Prayer
Millions of Christians across the world are uniting in prayer Sunday to mark the fourth annual Global Day of Prayer and to commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the other followers of Christ as described in the Book of ... Sun, 11 May 2008
Planned Parenthood Promotes Mother's Day Abortions, Draws Protests
Planned Parenthood, the nations largest provider of surgical abortions, has triggered protests and outcry from pro-life groups recently over a series of emails that were sent out soliciting donations "in honor of Mother's ... Sat, 10 May 2008
'Academic Freedom' Legislation Advances in Four States
Opponents and those who challenge some or all of the tenets of Darwinism have been encouraged recently as the Academic Freedom legislation advanced for review in four ... Sat, 10 May 2008
Franklin Graham Visits China Ahead of Olympics
The son of American evangelist Billy Graham said Friday he is opposed to illegal missionary work at this summer's Beijing Olympic ... Sat, 10 May 2008
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