Today's Breaking News Around the World
"¢ Nukes pursued in multiple ways - Washington Times
Iran is building nuclear weapons through both plutonium and enriched uranium as part of a secret development effort, a senior State Department official said yesterday.
"¢ European Nations to IAEA: Report Iran to Security Council - Fox News
European nations set the stage Wednesday for referral of Iran to the U.N. Security Council within days, submitting a text calling for such a move to the International Atomic Energy Agency's decision-making board.
"¢ Muhammad cartoon row intensifies - BBC
Newspapers across Europe have reprinted caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to show support for a Danish paper whose cartoons have sparked Muslim outrage.
"¢ Iran Redeploys Shihab-3 Missiles - MENL
Iran, concerned over an Israeli or U.S. attack, has ordered the redeployment of its Shihab-3 intermediate-range missile force.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
"¢ Bush: Hamas Jeopardizes Palestinian State - ABC News
President Bush said Wednesday the vision of a Palestinian state cannot be realized if a Hamas-led government refuses to renounce its desire to destroy Israel. He also said Iran can have nuclear power but not a nuclear weapon.
"¢ U.S.: Transfer funds to PA - Ynet News
The American Administration wants Israel to continue transferring Palestinian tax payments to the Palestinian Authority for the coming months at least.
"¢ Rocket hits Ashkelon industrial zone - Ynet News
A Qassam rocket was fired Thursday morning at the southern industrial zone of Ashkelon and another one landed near the southern town of Sderot.
"¢ 'Amona clashes most violent in years' - Ynet News
Hundreds of evacuees, dozens of injured, and nine demolished buildings. The struggle over the Amona outpost has been marked by unprecedented violence.
"¢ Saudis, Qatar Pledge 33 Million Dollars to Palestinians - ABC News
Israel has frozen this month's transfer of $45 million in tax rebates and customs payments to the Palestinian Authority, and a senior Palestinian official said Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledged Wednesday to transfer millions to ease the crisis.
Inside the United States
"¢ House votes to extend Patriot Act - MSNBC
The House on Wednesday agreed to extend the USA Patriot Act for a month while conservative Republicans and the White House work out changes intended to protect people from government intrusion.
"¢ House sends budget cut bill to Bush's desk - MSNBC
The House on Wednesday narrowly approved Congress' first attempt in eight years to slow the growth of benefit programs like Medicaid and student loan subsidies, sending the measure to President Bush.
"¢ Calif. City Seeks Court OK for Medical Marijuana - Fox News
The city of Santa Cruz has asked a federal judge to approve its plan to distribute medical marijuana directly to sick and dying patients through a new Office of Compassionate Use.
"¢ Bush: US would defend Israel against Iran - ABC News
President George W. Bush vowed on Wednesday the United States will rise to Israel's defense if needed against Iran and denounced Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for "menacing talk" against the Israelis.
Christian News - Page 2
"¢ India: Serial Violent Attacks on Christians Leave Several Needing Hospital Treatment - Worthy News
Three separate attacks on Christians in Madhya Pradesh, central India, have occurred within a period of four days, leaving a number of people needing hospital treatment. Latest reports suggest that yet more attacks on Christians have since taken place in the communally tense state.
"¢ British Government's Religious Hatred Law Defeated - Worthy News
The British Government was considering its options Wednesday, February 1, after parliament voted against its version of a religious hatred bill, amid pressure from evangelical Christians and others who feared the law could lead to religious persecution.
"¢ Iraq Christians Urge Western Caution After Bombs Destroy Churches, Killing 3 - Worthy News
Iraqi Christians have urged Westerners to be carefull with public comments on Iraq after three people were killed in apparently coordinated bomb attacks against churches over the weekend, a major religious rights group said Tuesday, January 31.
"¢ New Tribes Mission Venezula Forced to Relocate Personnel - Worthy News
In order to comply with a resolution ordering missionaries to leave tribal areas, New Tribes Mission of Venezuela has begun relocating personnel.
"¢ Nigerian Churches Marked for Demolition in Zamfara State - Worthy News
'For your information, the state Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Sani, has ordered that your church should be demolished before his arrival in this town tomorrow. So, we shall carry out this directive tomorrow morning.'
The burners will burn forever, seems like an even trade [:@]
Alex
Unless my friend they repent of thier sins. Then...they will serve some time but have a glorious future.
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Micah
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