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'United by Christ' Shelter Cares for Orphans

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In Paraguay, a single mother watched a report about an abandoned and mistreated baby girl. That heart-tugging story launched Patricia Bozzano on an extraordinary adventure.

Remembering the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Twenty years ago, the wall that separated east and west Berlin came down, foreseeing the demise of Communist regimes throughout Europe.

Iran Forces Church to Close Doors on Friday

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have forced the nation's largest official church to close its doors on Fridays.

Filipino Artist, OB Help Storm-Ravaged Philippines

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Philippines is still reeling from four major typhoons in the past 30 days.

Raining Vodka: Forklifter Error Destroys Warehouse

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A warehouse employee in Russia gave new meaning to the term 'having a bad day at work' when an on-the job-mishap caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.

Palestinian Pres. Threatens No Re-Election

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said, Thursday, that he will not seek re-election.

New Dimension in India’s Anti-Christian Violence

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Concern grows that Hindu terrorists could become more apt to target Christians.

CIA Operatives Convicted of Kidnapping Terror Suspect

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Those who were convicted were a part of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency's extraordinary renditions programme.

Clinton Clarifies Stance on Israeli Settlements

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton put to rest Wednesday any fears from Arab counties that U.S. policy on Israeli settlements is shifting.

U.N. Relocating 600 Staff after Afghan Attack

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The U.N. is relocating more than half its staff in Afghanistan following last week's deadly Taliban attack against its workers.

Vietnam Storm Death Toll Rises

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The death toll from Tropical Storm Mirinae rose to 99 in central Vietnam on Thursday.

Iran Hostage Anniv. Reveals Little Change

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thirty years ago, Wednesday, Islamic militants stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran, setting off what became known as the Iran hostage crisis.

Europe Cracks Down on Home School Parents

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Increasing custody cases in Europe have some saying officials there have declared war against home schooling and parental rights

Bibles That Use 'Allah' for God Seized in Malaysia

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Malaysian authorities are confiscating Bibles that refer to God as "Allah."

Crucifixes Banned from Public Schools in Italy

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Europe's Court of Human Rights ruled the display of the Catholic symbols in Italian public schools violates religious and education freedoms.

Iranian Police Clash with Opposition Protesters

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Iranian security forces beat anti-government protesters with batons and fired tear gas Wednesday on the sidelines of state-sanctioned rallies to mark the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover.

North Korea Uses Threat to get U.S. into Direct Talks

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

North Korea said Tuesday it has reprocessed 8,000 spent nuclear fuel rods and extracted enough plutonium to bolster its atomic stockpile, raising the stakes in an apparent effort to push the U.S. into direct negotiations.

Afghan President Says All Welcome in Gov't.

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Afghanistan's president reached out to his opponents Tuesday, saying that he will welcome them into his government.

Protests Brew in UK Over Radical Islam

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Protestors converged on the town of Leeds in northern England in a face off over Islamic extremism over the weekend.

Fourth Typhoon in 30 Days Strikes Philippines

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Philippines is struggling to recover after a fourth typhoon has hit the country in the past 30 days.

Obama Congratulates Karzai for Afghan Win

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

President Obama has called Afghan President Hamid Karzai to congratulate him for his victory in a controversial election.

DEA Official: Afghanistan Major Source of Heroin

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The DEA is grieving over some of their own after three of their agents were killed during the deadliest month of the Afghanistan war.

Suicide Bomber Kills 35 Near Pakistan's Capital

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The U.N. said the spreading violence has forced it to start pulling out some expatriate staff and suspend long-term development work in areas along the Afghan border.

UN Secretary-General Arrives in Afghanistan

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Monday.

Suspect Arrest Announced in Ami Ortiz Case

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An alleged "Jewish terrorist" has been arrested in connection with several bombings, including one that harmed Messianic believer Ami Ortiz.