Religion News – Weekly Newsletter for February 15-22, 2010
Muslim firebrands challenge Hamas rule in Gaza RAFAH, Gaza Strip – They preach global jihad, or holy war, adhere to an ultraconservative form of Islam and are becoming a headache even for Hamas, the Islamic militant group that rules Gaza.
US seeks to shore up support for tough Iran stance
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has appointed Rashad Hussein, an Indian-American Muslim as a special envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the 57-nation organization that calls itself the “collective voice of the Muslim world.” Announcing the new envoy, Obama described Hussein, who has been a deputy associate White House counsel, as “an accomplished …. Source : Obama picks Indian American as special envoy to world Muslim group.
Indonesia’s Aceh holds first transvestite contest JAKARTA, Indonesia – The first beauty pageant for transvestites has drawn dozens of contestants in Aceh, a semiautonomous Indonesian province that follows strict Islamic law.
Letter: Iran opposition figure’s son beaten DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The wife of one of Iran’s opposition leaders accused the nation’s supreme leader Sunday of allowing violence and abuses to crush opposition supporters, including the alleged beating of her son during last week’s protests.
MUMBAI – People from all communities gathered here Sunday afternoon to resolve to jointly celebrate Prophet Mohammed’s birth anniversary and pray for the victims of Saturday night’s Pune terror attack. After mourning for the Pune victims, a unique campaign was announced to bring together Muslims and Hindus to jointly celebrate the birth anniversary of the Prophet, …. Source : Hindu, Muslims to celebrate Prophet’s birth anniversary.
DHARAMSALA – The spiritual head of the Tibetan community, the Dalai Lama, Sunday once again expressed concern over the plight of people living in Tibet and asked them to put in more efforts in studying Buddhism. Presiding over the special prayer sessions at the hilltop Tsuglagkhang temple at McLeodganj near here to mark Losar (Tibetan New … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dalai Lama expresses concern over plight of Tibet’s people.
Iran detains 5 more Baha’i The daily Javan newspaper, which has ties to the elite Revolutionary Guards, reported that the five included Niki Khanjani, who is the daughter of Jamaloddin Khanjani, one of seven Baha’i leaders jailed since …. Read the original article : here.
DHARAMSALA – The scheduled meeting between Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and US President Barack Obama advocates the cause of Tibetans, says a US-based rights group that hopes the two have “constructive talks”. “The meeting is an opportunity both to deepen their relationship and discuss forward steps in US support for the Dalai Lama’s leadership, …. Source article : Obama-Dalai meet advocates Tibetans’ cause: Rights group.
AMRITSAR – In what could come as a major relief for Sikhs across the world, especially non-resident Indians (NRIs), the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has said it is not averse to printing of the Sikh holy scripture Guru Granth Sahib in other countries provided certain conditions were fulfilled. The SGPC, the mini-parliament of Sikh … Original source on Gaea Times at : SGPC not averse to printing Guru Granth Sahib abroad.
Middle Tennessee routs Houston Baptist 109-79 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – James Washington scored 34 points and made 10 3-pointers, and Middle Tennessee routed Houston Baptist 109-79 on Saturday night.
Obama names special envoy to global Islamic group
Vatican’s Top 10: Jacko to Beatles The Holy See’s newspaper Saturday published its picks for pop rock paradise, ranging from Michael Jackson’s album “Thriller” to Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” and the Beatles’ “Revolver.”
Pope picks once-jailed cleric for Prague post VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI has picked a Czech bishop once jailed and forced into factory work under Communism to lead the Prague archdiocese.
PATHANAMTHITTA – Industrialist Anil Ambani and his mother Kokilaben arrived here Saturday evening on a one-day pilgrimage to the Sabarimala temple, police said. Ambani’s party also includes two relatives and the family doctor. Alighting from the helicopter that flew him here, Ambani got into the driver’s seat of a white Mercedes Benz for the journey to … Read more »»».
DHARAMSALA – Just two days ahead of the crucial meeting between the Dalai Lama and US President Barack Obama in the White House, Tibetan exiles settled in this hill station have sent Losar (Tibetan New Year) greetings to Obama. “As many as 700 postcards were despatched to the White House today (Tuesday) from here as a …. Original source : Tibetan exiles send greeting cards to Obama.
DHARAMSALA – Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was set Tuesday to leave for the US where he will have a long-awaited meeting with President Barack Obama despite China’s objection, an aide said. Tenzin Taklha, joint secretary in the Dalai Lama’s office, told IANS that the Dalai Lama would spend 10 days in the US. The …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Dalai Lama set to leave for US, to meet Obama (Lead, Superseding earlier story).
DHARAMSALA – Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama left for a 10-day US visit Tuesday, during which he is scheduled to meet President Barack Obama and attend a host of religious and social functions, his aide said here. “His Holiness (the Dalai Lama) today (Tuesday) began his 10-day US visit. He will meet President Obama …. Source : Gaea News Network.
North Texas routs Houston Baptist 107-87 North Texas (18-8) hit 56 percent of its shots from the field overall, and 59 percent (10-for-17) from 3-point range. White was 4-for-6 from long distance.
BHUBANESWAR – Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal Monday said Swami Laxmanananda, whose murder triggered the Kandhamal riots in 2008, was not a VHP leader as projected in the media. “Laxmanananda was not a VHP leader as it is often written in the media,” Singhal said here.
Iraqi lawmaker: Sunni boycott won’t solve standoff BAGHDAD – A top Sunni Arab leader, banned from running in next month’s elections, said Monday that a Sunni boycott won’t solve a standoff over who can run in Iraq’s next parliament – though he stopped short of urging his supporters to vote.
BHOPAL – In a step towards e-management of properties affiliated to Muslim shrines and mosques, the Minorities Affairs Ministry Monday began a three-day training programme here to familiarise Waqf board officers with computerisation and digitisation of records. The programme will train Waqf board officers in digital accounting, auditing and budgeting, an official statement said.
VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI began talks Monday with a delegation of Irish bishops summoned to the Vatican to discuss a child sex abuse scandal which has shaken the Catholic Church in Ireland. The talks which are scheduled to end Tuesday, stem from a November report on abuse in the Dublin Archdiocese which heavily criticized … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pope begins talks with Irish bishops over sex scandal.
Top cleric urges Iraqis to turn out for March vote BAGHDAD – Iraq’s top Shiite cleric is urging voters to turn out for parliamentary elections set for March 7 but distances himself from any particular coalition.
Gene testing spurs decline of some dire diseases Some of mankind’s most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.
AP IMPACT: Testing curbs some genetic diseases Some of mankind’s most devastating inherited diseases appear to be declining, and a few have nearly disappeared, because more people are using genetic testing to decide whether to have children.
Kenneth Starr introduced as Baylor president WACO, Texas – Baylor University’s new president Kenneth Starr said Tuesday he is excited to promote the world’s largest Baptist university and pleased his time as an independent prosecutor investigating the Clinton White House is long past.
Foreman, Cotto could be headed to Yankee Stadium NEW YORK – Jewish boxing champion Yuri Foreman hopes to defend his title at Yankee Stadium in June – unless a bar mitzvah gets in the way.
British bishops urge ‘carbon fast’ for Lent LONDON – Several prominent Anglican British bishops are urging Christians to keep their carbon consumption in check this Lent.
SAN FRANCISCO, (GaeaTimes.com)- The day before Ash Wednesday is celebrated all over the world by the Catholic Christians as the Fat Tuesday. This year Fat Tuesday will be followed on 16th February and the day is also called Mardi Gras. The day is spent in celebration and merry making as from the next …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Happy Mardi Gras: Fat Tuesday.
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday asked all states and union territories to apprise it of their policies on existing religious structures built illegally on public land. A bench of Justices Dalveer Bhandari and K.S. Radhakrishnan asked all states and union territories to file affidavits within four weeks, detailing as to how they propose to …. Original article : Apex court seeks views on illegal shrines.
Vatican putting wartime archives on Internet VATICAN CITY – The Vatican plans to make some of its World War II archives available on the Internet soon to calm down the controversy over Pope Pius XII’s actions during the Holocaust.
HYDERABAD – Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati Tuesday invited the ire of pro-Telangana groups as he opposed the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, saying the formation of a separate state would only help Maoists and terrorists. The Kanchi seer told reporters in Guntur that he was for a united Andhra Pradesh as the formation of a Telangana state …. Read the original article : here.
BHUBANESWAR – God is everywhere. Why, according to farmers in an Orissa village He’s present even in a pumpkin. The villagers of Gadabadaput village in Khurdha district, about 45 km from here, started worshiping three pumpkins after one of the farmers found marks on the pumpkins which seemed to depict the Hindu deities – Jagannnath, … Read more >>.
NEW DELHI – Wearing a black business suit and a pearl necklace sparkling in the dimly lit lawns of the India Islamic Cultural Centre here, Farah Pandith, the US Special Representative for Muslims, bowed her head low and listened with rapt attention as a cleric recited a verse from the Quran. The verse was about …. Read the original article : US envoy extends ‘hand of friendship’ to Indian Muslims.
KATHMANDU – During his lifetime he had wished to visit Nepal and Tibet twice but failed to do so. But now, in his 148th birth anniversary year, Swami Vivekananda, one of India’s most progressive monks who preached the religion of service to mankind, will reach out to the Himalayan republic, thanks to the efforts of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Indian CEO spreads message of insurance and Vivekananda in Nepal.
Pope sprinkles ashes in Lent tradition Ash Wednesday services for Roman Catholics worldwide usher in a period of penitence and reflection that leads up to Easter Sunday, this year …. Source : Pope sprinkles ashes on heads of faithful in sign of humility in Lenten tradition in Rome.
NEW DELHI – Farah Pandith, the Kashmiri-born US special representative for the Islamic world, Wednesday said her country wanted a long-term relationship with Muslims, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. Addressing an invited gathering mostly of Muslims in Delhi’s India Islamic Cultural Centre, Pandith said the US wanted to invest in building a relationship …. Source : Gaea News Network.
At least 1 million expected to see Shroud of Turin ROME – The Shroud sells.
Slogans on Baghdad checkpoints offer a dream Iraq BAGHDAD – The slogans express the country’s dream of unity: “Iraq is for everyone.” But the reality lies in where they are plastered and spraypainted – on the hundreds of checkpoints that carve up the capital.
SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- Today is Ash Wednesday, which will be followed religiously by the Catholics all over America and all over the world. This date which changes every year has fallen on 17th February. Area Churches are ready to welcome the Catholics who will line up to the church to mark the beginning …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Ash Wednesday Today.
Ancient Arabic inscription found in Jerusalem JERUSALEM – A home renovation in Jerusalem’s Old City has yielded a rare Arabic inscription offering insight into the city’s history under Muslim rule, Israeli archaeologists said Wednesday.
Berlin film follows Muslims struggling with crises BERLIN – A first-time German director’s film about Muslims struggling to come to terms with unwanted pregnancy, homosexuality and other challenges to their beliefs debuted Wednesday at the Berlin film festival.
NEW DELHI – Osho centres across the country have asked for special protection to their Pune ashram, a popular spiritual heritage site that attracts a lot of foreign visitors, in the wake of last week’s terror blast in that city. The Feb 13 blast that shattered the German Bakery in Koregaon Park area in Pune, …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Osho disciples seek protection for Pune ashram.
Houston Baptist beats NJIT 62-58 Gonzalez went 14-for-16 from the foul line for the Huskies, who finished 21-for-23 from the stripe (91.3 percent). NJIT was just 8-for-17 …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Wife of televangelist Benny Hinn files for divorce ORANGE, Calif. – The wife of televangelist Benny Hinn has filed for divorce from the high-profile pastor, whose reputation as an advocate of prosperity gospel has attracted millions of followers and criticism from lawmakers and watchdog groups over his lavish lifestyle.
BHUBANESWAR – The Orissa government Thursday threatened to impose the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) against striking cleaning workers as garbage further piled up in the temple town of Puri. The government called a meeting to resolve the crisis and warned it would take recourse to ESMA if the municipal workers didn’t fall in line.
KOLKATA – Yoga exponent Swami Ramdev Thursday said economic deprivation is the root cause for the rise of the Maoists. “Money is extremely important in life…It brings happiness and containment…where there is dearth of money we see problematic elements like Maoists and Naxalites,” he said while addressing 28th National Conference of National Institute of Personnel Management. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Economic deprivation breeds extremists: Ramdev.
WASHINGTON – The concept of ‘karma’ shapes consumer satisfaction in India, suggests a new study. It says it is important for companies to understand cultural differences between markets if they wish to reach consumers in a globalised marketplace. Significantly, it found that 64 percent of Indians believed in karma as against 10.5 percent of the Chinese. … Original article on : ‘Karma shapes consumer satisfaction in India’.
WASHINGTON – The US has brushed aside Chinese protests over President Barack Obama’s and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s meetings with the Dalai Lama saying “we just agree to disagree” on this subject. State Department spokesman Phillip J. Crowley Friday noted that the Chinese had summoned US ambassador Jon Huntsman to lodge protests over the meetings …. Source article : US, China ‘just agree to disagree’ on Dalai Lama.
Tiger Woods says sorry, golf return still unknown PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Missing his smile and aura of invincibility, Tiger Woods finally showed his face to a waiting world Friday and apologized again for cheating on his wife, without revealing the scope of his infidelity or when he will return to golf.
Yanks clear up issue standing in way of June fight NEW YORK – Boxing could be finally returning to Yankee Stadium, more than three decades after Muhammad Ali fought Ken Norton at the old ballpark in the Bronx.
Tiger Woods Statement Text Good morning, and thank you for joining me. Many of you in this room are my friends. Many of you in this room know me. Many of you have cheered for me or you’ve worked with me … Read more >>>.
UK soap ‘EastEnders’ celebrates 25 years of misery LONDON – Someone killed Archie Mitchell, bludgeoning the pub landlord with the bust of Queen Victoria that stood proudly atop his bar.
VATICAN CITY (GaeaTimes.com)- Pope Benedict has announced today that Mother Mary MacKillop will be canonized on 17th October 2010 as a saint. This comes as a good news for Australians who will have their first saint. Mother Mary MacKillop who was born in a poor Melbourne family went on to become a nun … Read : Mother Mary MacKillop: To Be Sainted.
Mother Mary MacKillop becomes 1st Australian saint VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI approved sainthood for Mother Mary MacKillop on Friday, making the woman known for her work among the needy Australia’s first saint.
Dalai Lama says faith can bring Woods discipline BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The Dalai Lama commented on Tiger Woods’ sex scandals Saturday, saying self-discipline is among Buddhism’s highest values, one day after Woods said he had strayed from his Buddhist faith.
Dalai Lama doesn’t fault Obama for low-key meeting
Key Sunni group boycott deals setback to Iraq vote BAGHDAD – A top Sunni Arab lawmaker banned from running in Iraq’s March 7 election withdrew his entire party from the campaign Saturday and called on other groups to join the boycott, a move that threatened to undermine the credibility of the vote and raise sectarian tensions.
Woods says he’ll turn to Buddhism for help
VATICAN CITY – The number of Catholics in the world has “increased slightly” to 1.166 billion, the Vatican said Saturday, reporting its latest church statistics. The figures cover the year 2008 and are contained in the 2010 edition of the Pontifical Yearbook which was presented to Pope Benedict XVI at a Vatican ceremony.
BATALA – An indefinite curfew was imposed in this Punjab town Saturday after tension prevailed following the publication of a poster depicting Jesus Christ in an objectionable manner. Clashes also broke out as some members of the Christian community forced shopkeepers to down shutters. The curfew was imposed after members of the Christian community came to … Read more »»».
Anglican leader worried about Mideast’s Christians BAPTISMAL SITE, Jordan – The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams voiced grave concern Saturday over the eroding Christian presence in the Holy Land on the first stop of his four-day pilgrimage to the region.
NEW DELHI – The rising confusion over extremism in Islam has become a challenge for the Maldives, Vice President Mohammed Waheed Hassan said Saturday. “There is a rising confusion in Islam over the extremism and this is one of challenges being faced by the democratic government of Maldives,” he said.
Vatican: Number of Catholics rising worldwide VATICAN CITY – The Vatican says the number of Catholics as a percentage of the worldwide faithful is growing slightly.
Indian state removes book with Jesus holding beer GAUHATI, India – Authorities in a Christian-majority state in India’s remote northeast have confiscated all copies of a school textbook that carried a picture of Jesus Christ holding a can of beer and a cigarette, an official said Saturday.
Sunni party drops out of Iraq’s national elections
Monday, February 22, 2010
Hard-line to harder-line? Hamas faces a challenge from al-Qaida-inspired militants
Jihadi Salafis, as they are known, have organized into small, shadowy armed groups that have clashed with …. Source : Gaea News Network.Behind Clinton and Biden, US seeks to shore up diplomatic push against Iran’s nuclear program
DOHA, Qatar – U.S. officials sought to shore up support Sunday for a tougher stand against Iran’s nuclear program by saying Tehran had left the world little choice and expressing renewed confidence that holdout China would come around to harsher U.N. penalties.
Even … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Behind Clinton and Biden, US seeks to shore up diplomatic push against Iran’s nuclear program.Obama picks Indian American as special envoy to world Muslim group
Indonesia’s devoutly Muslim province of Aceh holds first transvestite contest
The Antara news agency reported Sunday that 19-year-old Zifana Lestisia from the northern district of Lhokseumawe was chosen the region’s Social and Culture Envoy 2010. He … Read more »».Letter to Iran’s leader: son of opposition figure harshly beaten inside mosque
Fatameh Karroubi claimed her son Ali was savagely attacked inside a mosque … Original article on : Letter to Iran’s leader: son of opposition figure harshly beaten inside mosque.Hindu, Muslims to celebrate Prophet’s birth anniversary
Dalai Lama expresses concern over plight of Tibet’s people
Report: Iran detains 5 more members of Baha’i minority
TEHRAN, Iran – Iranian authorities detained five more members of the Baha’i minority, a hardline newspaper reported on Sunday.Obama-Dalai meet advocates Tibetans’ cause: Rights group
SGPC not averse to printing Guru Granth Sahib abroad
Washington scores 34 points in Middle Tennessee’s 109-79 win over houston Baptist
Washington was 10-for-17 from the field — all 3-pointers — and was 4-for-4 from the foul line.
It was the most points scored by the Blue Raiders since they beat … Read : Washington scores 34 points in Middle Tennessee’s 109-79 win over houston Baptist.Obama names White House lawyer Rashad Hussain as envoy to group representing Islamic nations
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama on Saturday named a White House lawyer as his special envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, part of his continuing effort to repair strained U.S. relations with the world’s Muslims.
Obama announced Rashad Hussain’s appointment during a video address … Read more : Obama names White House lawyer Rashad Hussain as envoy to group representing Islamic nations.Vatican’s Top 10 promises no stairway to heaven, just a path to pop-rock paradise on Earth
VATICAN CITY – Call it the Vatican’s 10 commandments for good listening.
What L’Osservatore Romano calls a semiserious guide on the …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Vatican’s Top 10 promises no stairway to heaven, just a path to pop-rock paradise on Earth.Pope picks Czech bishop who was jailed, did factory job under communists, for Prague post
The Vatican said Saturday that Monsignor Dominik Duka will replace retiring Cardinal Miloslav Vlk.
In 1975, Communist rulers of Czechoslovakia revoked Duka’s authorization to serve as … Original article on : Pope picks Czech bishop who was jailed, did factory job under communists, for Prague post.Anil Ambani, Kokilaben on Sabarimala pilgrimage
Tibetan exiles send greeting cards to Obama
Dalai Lama set to leave for US, to meet Obama (Lead, Superseding earlier story)
Dalai Lama leaves for 10-day US visit
Hot-shooting North Texas cruises past Houston Baptist 107-87
HOUSTON – Josh White scored 28 points and hot-shooting North Texas rolled to a 107-87 victory over Houston Baptist Monday night.
Houston Baptist (6-19) led 42-38 …. Original article : Hot-shooting North Texas cruises past Houston Baptist 107-87.‘Laxmanananda not a VHP leader as projected in media’
“He was a sant (ascetic). A sant is …. Original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Laxmanananda not a VHP leader as projected in media’.Blacklisted from running, Iraqi lawmaker says Sunni vote boycott won’t help political standoff
At issue is a ballot purge by …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Blacklisted from running, Iraqi lawmaker says Sunni vote boycott won’t help political standoff.E-management training programme for Waqf boards
Twenty-seven officers …. Original article on Gaea Times at : E-management training programme for Waqf boards.Pope begins talks with Irish bishops over sex scandal
Iraq’s top Shiite cleric urges strong election turnout, does not endorse any coalition
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani warned in a statement Wednesday that failure to participate will allow others to achieve “illegitimate goals.” He …. Read the original article : here.Positive eugenics? Gene tests have led to declines in some inherited diseases, scientists say
Births of babies with cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs and other less familiar disorders have dropped since testing came into wider …. Original article : Positive eugenics? Gene tests have led to declines in some inherited diseases, scientists say.AP IMPACT: Positive eugenics? Gene tests appear to reduce levels of some inherited diseases
Births of babies with cystic fibrosis, Tay-Sachs and other less familiar disorders seem to have dropped since testing came into … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AP IMPACT: Positive eugenics? Gene tests appear to reduce levels of some inherited diseases.Clinton investigator Kenneth Starr introduced as president of Baylor University in Texas
Starr, whose investigation of land deals and the Monica Lewinsky scandal led to Clinton’s … Read more : Clinton investigator Kenneth Starr introduced as president of Baylor University in Texas.Jewish champion hoping to fight at Yankee Stadium _ unless a bar mitzvah intervenes
The 154-pound champion would fight former welterweight titleholder Miguel Cotto on June 5 at the ballpark in the Bronx, promoter Bob Arum … Read more : Jewish champion hoping to fight at Yankee Stadium _ unless a bar mitzvah intervenes.British bishops urge Christians to go on environmentally friendly ‘carbon fast’ for Lent
The 40-day period of penitence before Easter typically sees observant Catholics, Anglicans, and Orthodox Christians give up meat, alcohol or chocolates.
But this year’s initiative aims to convince those observing Lent to …. Read the original article : British bishops urge Christians to go on environmentally friendly ‘carbon fast’ for Lent.Happy Mardi Gras: Fat Tuesday
Apex court seeks views on illegal shrines
Vatican plans to put some previously released World War II archives on Internet
The Vatican’s newspaper announced the plan, saying it will “render service to the historic truth,” and officials said … Read more : Vatican plans to put some previously released World War II archives on Internet.Shankaracharya opposes Telangana state, draws protesters’ ire
Good god! villagers worship pumpkins in Orissa
US envoy extends ‘hand of friendship’ to Indian Muslims
Indian CEO spreads message of insurance and Vivekananda in Nepal
Pope sprinkles ashes on heads of faithful in sign of humility in Lenten tradition in Rome
ROME – Pope Benedict XVI is marking the start of the solemn Lenten season by sprinkling ashes on the bowed heads of faithful in a Roman Catholic tradition.US is a friend of Muslims, says Obama envoy
Officials expect more than 1 million people will see Shroud of Turin this spring
That seems to be the early take on how major celebrations are shaping up in the Olympic city of Turin when the archdiocese this spring displays the Shroud of Turin, revered by many Christians as Jesus Christ’s burial cloth but described by …. Original source : Officials expect more than 1 million people will see Shroud of Turin this spring.Slogans at Baghdad checkpoints speak of a dream Iraq, belying dark days ahead of election
With three weeks left before a key nationwide vote, Baghdad looks little different … Original source on Gaea Times at : Slogans at Baghdad checkpoints speak of a dream Iraq, belying dark days ahead of election.Ash Wednesday Today
Ancient Arabic inscription found during Jerusalem home renovations
The fragment of a 1,100-year-old plaque is thought to have been made by an army veteran to express his thanks for a land …. Source : Gaea News Network.German director depicts Muslims’ struggles with challenges to faith in Berlin festival film
“Shahada,” or “Faith,” is one of 20 movies in the festival’s main competition. The first feature film from Burhan … Read more : German director depicts Muslims’ struggles with challenges to faith in Berlin festival film.Osho disciples seek protection for Pune ashram
Gonzalez scores 31 points, Preadom adds 17 as Houston Baptist outlasts NJIT 62-58
NEWARK, N.J. – Andrew Gonzalez scored 31 points and Wendell Preadom added 17 to lead Houston Baptist to a 62-58 win over New Jersey Institute of Technology on Thursday night.Wife of prosperity gospel televangelist Benny Hinn files for divorce in California
Suzanne Hinn filed the papers in Orange County … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Wife of prosperity gospel televangelist Benny Hinn files for divorce in California.Orissa threatens ESMA as garbage piles up
“The …. Source : Orissa threatens ESMA as garbage piles up.Economic deprivation breeds extremists: Ramdev
‘Karma shapes consumer satisfaction in India’
US, China ‘just agree to disagree’ on Dalai Lama
Tiger Woods apologizes for ‘irresponsible’ behavior, is unsure when he’ll play golf again
Standing at a podium …. Original article : Tiger Woods apologizes for ‘irresponsible’ behavior, is unsure when he’ll play golf again.Yankees accommodate family holding bar mitzvah on date of potential June fight
The Yankees said Friday they’ve agreed to accommodate a family that scheduled a bar mitzvah for June 5, the … Read : Yankees accommodate family holding bar mitzvah on date of potential June fight.Tiger Woods Statement Text
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Text of Tiger Woods’ statement Friday, as transcribed by ASAP Sports:Who killed Archie Mitchell? Britain enjoys a soap opera cliffhanger as ‘EastEnders’ turns 25
Millions of Britons wanted to know who did it; thousands placed bets. Mitchell was a character in the soap opera “EastEnders,” which marked its 25th birthday Friday … Read more »».Mother Mary MacKillop: To Be Sainted
Pope approves sainthood for Mother Mary MacKillop _ Australia’s first saint
The pope made the announcement during a ceremony at the Vatican and set the formal canonization for Oct. 17 in Rome. Five others … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pope approves sainthood for Mother Mary MacKillop _ Australia’s first saint.Addressing Woods scandal, Dalai Lama says Buddhism about self-discipline, knowing consequences
Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader told The Associated Press during a brief interview in his hotel suite …. Source : Addressing Woods scandal, Dalai Lama says Buddhism about self-discipline, knowing consequences.Dalai Lama doesn’t fault Obama for low-profile reception, says US must be practical
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The Dalai Lama says he doesn’t fault President Obama for his low-key reception in Washington because he recognizes that the president must juggle ties to the Tibetan spiritual leader with concerns about angering China.
The Dalai Lama told The Associated Press …. Source : Dalai Lama doesn’t fault Obama for low-profile reception, says US must be practical.Key Sunni group to boycott Iraq’s March election in move likely to undermine vote credibility
In …. Original source : Key Sunni group to boycott Iraq’s March election in move likely to undermine vote credibility.Woods cites Buddhism as a way for him to recover from personal troubles
MIAMI, Fla. – In the theater of American public apologies, it’s common for celebrities to invoke their faith.
Disgraced golf superstar Tiger Woods did it Friday, in fact, with a twist. He cited the role of Buddhism in his life – and will look to it to …. Source article : Woods cites Buddhism as a way for him to recover from personal troubles.World’s Catholics number 1.166 billion: Vatican
They also registered … Read more : World’s Catholics number 1.166 billion: Vatican.Objectionable Jesus poster sparks violence, curfew
Anglican archbishop worried over dwindling numbers of Christians in the Holy Land
Williams, the spiritual leader of the Anglican communion worldwide, held a sermon for hundreds of faithful at … Read more >>>.‘Islamic extremism a challenge for Maldives’
Hassan, who is on his first …. Original article : ‘Islamic extremism a challenge for Maldives’.Vatican: Number Catholics rising slightly as percentage of faithful worldwide
The Holy See says that from 2007 to 2008 Roman Catholics grew from 17.33 percent of the global population to 17.4 percent.
The statistics are included in a yearbook presented Saturday to …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Vatican: Number Catholics rising slightly as percentage of faithful worldwide.Northeast Indian state confiscates textbook showing Jesus with a beer can and cigarette
The primary school textbook, which teaches cursive handwriting, used the … Read more »»».Sunni party drops out of Iraqi elections, saying vote will lack legitimacy due to ballot purge
BAGHDAD – Iraq’s main Sunni party said Saturday it is dropping out of next month’s national elections, seizing on U.S. concerns about Iran’s influence in the political process as proof that the vote will not be legitimate.
A statement from the Iraqi Front for …. Source : Sunni party drops out of Iraqi elections, saying vote will lack legitimacy due to ballot purge.
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