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Lieberman to ask Sweden to print state rebuttal of IDF organ harvest article

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 04:43 PM PDT

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman is expected to speak on Friday with his Swedish counterpart Carl Bildt, in order to issue his official condemnation of a recent article by a top Swedish newspaper that alleged that Israel Defense Forces soldiers kill Palestinian civilians in order to harvest their organs. ...


Court Expected to Send Runaway Teen Home Despite Muslim Honor Killing Fears – Fox

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 04:31 PM PDT


‘Saudi Arabia working on plans to build a nuclear power plant’ – Jerusalem Post

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 04:31 PM PDT


Central bankers to mull crisis lessons at retreat – Reuters

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 04:31 PM PDT


U.S. starts long, gradual and fragile recovery – Reuters

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 04:31 PM PDT


Iran lifts ban on UN inspectors at nuclear sites

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 04:25 PM PDT

Iran announced Thursday it will allow United Nations inspectors to visit a nearly completed nuclear reactor as well as grant greater monitoring rights at another atomic site, according to diplomats. ...


Obama urges renewed Mideast peace talks as soon as possible

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 04:23 PM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama wants Israel and the Palestinians to restart stalled peace talks as soon as possible and urged both sides and the Arab states to take steps to advance the process, the White House said on Thursday. ...


Evangelism with a Kick – CMAC Releases New Book for Faith-Based Martial Arts & Fitness Instructors

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 02:43 PM PDT

Contact: Rev. John Terry, 479-304-1476, cmac@imga.com MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Christian Martial Arts Council, an international ministry organization committed to helping faith-based martial arts and fitness instructors effectively use the medium of the martial arts to facilitate evangelism and discipleship, are pleased to announce the release of a new book: "Christian Martial Arts: The Passion, The Calling, The Journey". Written by CMAC executive director, R Source: Christian Martial Arts Council


Families of U.S. hikers detained in Iran say they are are harmless

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 02:41 PM PDT

Three American hikers being detained in Iran carefully planned a hike that accidentally carried them into the country and are totally harmless, their families said Thursday. ...


Sad: Declining Lutheran Denomination Liberalizes Sex Teachings

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 02:19 PM PDT

"How sad that the ELCA will no longer affirm the timeless Christian understanding of marriage." -- Mark Tooley, IRD President Contact: Kristen Seda, Institute on Religion and Democracy, 202-682-4131, 202-413-5639 cell WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Last night, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Churchwide Assembly, meeting August 17-23 in Minneapolis, adopted a new policy that departs from traditional Christian teachings. The new policy leaves room for the c Source: The Institute on Religion and Democracy


Obama Seeks Jewish Support for State-Run Healthcare

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 02:07 PM PDT

With many American Jewish organizations offering support for his healthcare reform, Obama wants Jewish leaders to preach his message in synagogue.


Ban Lifted, UN Inspectors Tour Iranian Reactor

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 02:02 PM PDT

Iran has lifted a ban and allowed United Nations investigators to visit a nearly complete nuclear reactor.


Danon: Break Up Peace Now

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 01:36 PM PDT

MK Danny Danon calls to dismantle Peace Now just days after Yaalon calls the group a "virus."


U.S. ‘deeply regrets’ decision to free Lockerbie bomber

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 01:23 PM PDT

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton slammed the decision by Scotland to release the Libyan man convicted of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 that killed 270 people. ...


Merkel: Iran faces further sanctions if no progress on nuclear talks

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 12:55 PM PDT

Western powers will have to respond with further sanctions against Iran if there is no progress on nuclear talks, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a newspaper in remarks released on Thursday. ...


A Woman Fights for her Life and the Church is Culpable: a Call to Repentance

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 12:52 PM PDT

Contact: Waneta Dawn, 319.471-5276, wanetadawn@yahoo.com; www.wanetadawn.com MEDIA ADVISORY, Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Kathryn is fighting for her life and her church is responsible. Today she is in surgery to repair her shattered wrist, which will use up funds she was saving to resolve her head trauma injuries. Her doctors are baffled by her rare disorders: lesions on her brain, the spinal fluid in her life-threatening nosebleeds, and blood pressure that soars and drops suddenly causi Source: Waneta Dawn, Author


Poll: Only 12 percent of Israelis believe Obama supports Israel

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 12:51 PM PDT

Only 12 percent of Israelis believe U.S. President Barack Obama's policies are supportive of Israel, according to a poll released on Thursday. ...


Indictments Charge Mexican Cartel Members With Pumping Drugs Into Major U.S. Cities – Fox

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 12:49 PM PDT


Danon: Land Compromise Against Likud Principles

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 12:24 PM PDT

MK Danny Danon stands up for traditional Likud values, calls Yesha building freeze "outrageous."


CWA and Others: Stop the Abortion Mandate

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 12:07 PM PDT

Contact: Demi Bardsley, Concerned Women for America, 202-488-7000 ext. 134 WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Concerned Women for America (CWA) is joining with the largest pro-life coalition against healthcare, Stop the Abortion Mandate, to keep abortion out of health care. Wendy Wright, President of Concerned Women for America, said, "Liberal religious leaders representing a dwindling population are siding with another dwindling population -- those that Source: Concerned Women for America


Lutherans adopt more open view on homosexuality – AFA News – August 20

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 12:00 PM PDT

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Leaders of the country’s largest Lutheran denomination have moved toward a more welcoming view of homosexuality. Delegates of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, meeting in Minneapolis, approved a “social statement on human sexuality” that acknowledges differing views on homosexuality. It says the ELCA is strong enough to accommodate such differences. View Full Article


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Posted: 20 Aug 2009 11:57 AM PDT

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Palestinian-American behind ’socialist-joker’ Obama poster

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 11:51 AM PDT

A Palestinian-American has been revealed as the creator of the "socialist joker" image, a doctored poster of President Barack Obama found on highways and in cities across the United States this summer. ...


Sweden: Not party to envoy’s censure of IDF organ harvesting article

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 11:38 AM PDT

Swedish ambassador to Israel called article accusing troops of harvesting organs of Palestinian dead 'shocking and appalling.'


Prominent Clergy Group Launches Health Care Prayer Campaign on Facebook

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 11:29 AM PDT

Contact: Margaret, Priests for Life, 888-735-3448, ext. 251 WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, has invited tens of thousands of Churches across America this week to build "the largest prayer group in history" by urging them to promote membership in the "Pray to End Abortion" cause on Facebook. The cause can be accessed at www.ProLifePrayers.org. Fr. Pavone said that the Facebook cause will enable bel Source: Priests for Life


Government to Fight Libel in Foreign Media

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 11:15 AM PDT

Government Press Office head Danny Seaman warns that Israel will no longer put up with unprofessional reporting that slanders the state.


Obama Goes Religious to Sell His Health Care Program

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 11:04 AM PDT

Contact Don Swarthout, President, Christians Reviving America's Values, CRAVE, 859-219-1222, 859-619-2811 WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- President Obama may have turned to religion to sell his Health Care Program.  Today on Fox News it was reported the President held a telephone conference with several liberal Religious Leaders yesterday.  Fox reported the message delivered by the President was an attempt to get these Pastors to use their pulpit to convince their Source: CRAVE


President Obama—Not Cardinal Rigali or the Catholic Bishops—Is ‘Fabricating’ About Abortion Funding in Health Care Plan

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 10:48 AM PDT

Cardinal Justin Rigali, chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Pro-Life Activities, and President Obama have taken directly contradictory positions on whether the health-care bill in the U.S. Congress funds abortion.


California Christian School Defies Economy as Public Schools Get the Axe

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 10:45 AM PDT

Contact: Chris Finch, Principal, Century Christian School, 209-334-3230, cfinch@centuryeagles.com LODI, Calif., Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Century Christian School is welcoming students back to the campus with over $80,000 in donated improvements. In a time when public and private schools alike are feeling the squeeze of the down-turned economy(1), a small city school defies the nightly news with a dramatic increase in local financial support. Because of the generous support of fam Source: Century Christian School


Report: Hamas Earns Enmity of Intl. Terror Ring

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 10:32 AM PDT

Elements within the international terrorist organization Al-Qaeda have accused Hamas of un-Islamic behavior, called for revenge.


At least 26 killed as millions of Afghans vote – MSNBC

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 10:01 AM PDT


Wall Street up as China rebound offsets economy concerns – Reuters

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 10:01 AM PDT


Critics purged as Ahmadinejad nominates new Iran cabinet – Guardian

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 10:01 AM PDT


American Children Take the Most Drugs

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 10:01 AM PDT

In June, a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee told the FDA to approve three more antipsychotics for pediatric use. If the FDA accepts this recommendation, as it is expected to do, prescriptions of these drugs to children will no longer be ...


Shalit’s Scroll at Rachel’s Tomb

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 09:55 AM PDT

Worshippers introduce a Torah scroll written in the merit of Gilad Shalit in a festive ceremony at the Tomb of Rachel.


Back-To-School ‘Secrets’ About Bullying

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 09:05 AM PDT

Resurrection Pictures Examines Bullying, Launches Bible-Based Film Ministry with "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry" Contact: Tracy Clement, 770-401-8753, TClement@RobinTracy.com PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- Most kids dread the new school year as it brings early mornings, long days and academic stress. But for one-third [1] of America's students, the school year brings a much more harrowing experience--bullying and harassment. Resurrection Pictures--the first tax-exe Source: Resurrection Pictures


Lockerbie Hijacking Terrorist Freed

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 08:58 AM PDT

The U.S. has slammed a decision by the Scottish government to free the Libyan terrorist who bombed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, killing 270.


New Church Resources Available for Max Lucado’s Timely Book ‘Fearless’

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 08:50 AM PDT

Outreach Inc. Campaign Materials Inspire and Equip Congregations, Their Sunday Schools and Small Groups; Free Resource Kit Available Contact: Eric Abel, 800-991-6011, eabel@outreach.com; www.FearlessResources.com VISTA, Calif., Aug. 20 /Christian Newswire/ -- In best-selling author Max Lucado's highly anticipated new book, "Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear" (Thomas Nelson, September 2009), believers and seekers will grasp the hope available in these times of paralyzin Source: InChrist Communicatinos


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U.K. on ObamaCare: Been There, Done That

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 08:46 AM PDT

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address comes to mind. In the art of persuasion, it's often most effective to paint in brief, colorful strokes.


Sweden: No Condemnation of ‘Stolen Organs’ Libel

Posted: 20 Aug 2009 08:36 AM PDT

The Swedish government has distanced itself from condemnation of an article charging that Israel steals Arabs' organs.


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