Every day, our editors scour the web for news items of interest in the areas of world events, religion, and technology. Here are some choice news that we found this past week:
Guides ordered to say 'religious' instead of 'Christian'Furor Over Baptist's Gay-Baby ArticleIndianapolis Public Schools May Ban Jeans, Grills and Impose UniformThe chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff calls homosexuality immoralIslam is Taking a Grip on EuropeJudge warns of child-abusing homeschoolersChristian Rally Draws Opposition In Liberal S.F.9th Circuit endorses censoring ChristiansDUP top in NI assembly electionIs Discovery Burying 'Lost Tomb'?How Korea embraced ChristianityThe following are some other popular breaking news of this past week:
Gingrich admits moral failures in Dobson talkDawkins' atheistic arguments are weak, Oxford prof saysDoes 'hooking up' really hurt anyone?Offering God's grace to a notorious killerPope reaffirms 'obligatory' celibacy for priestsU.S. evangelicals reaffirm stand on global warmingGermans planning to reverse the decision that let Hitler run for powerPastors encouraged to go high-techNAE condemns torture by troopsmore interesting news...
Muslims
AIADMK wants quota for MuslimsChennai Online - Chennai,IndiaChennai, March 26: The AIADMK today demanded that the Tamil Nadu government provide five per cent reservation for Muslims in education and employment. ...See all stories on this topic
Dashing Turkey EU hopes may frustrate Muslims says UN envoyEcumenical News International - Geneva,SwitzerlandPutting an end to Turkey's hopes of joining the European Union could frustrate more than 15 million Muslims who currently live in the EU, ...See all stories on this topic
Muslims Reportedly Kidnapping Children in NigeriaChristian Broadcasting Network - Virginia Beach,VA,USACBNNews.com - Muslims in northern Nigeria are reportedly kidnapping the children of Christians, particularly in the town of Sokoto. ...See all stories on this topic
US Cities See Rise in Black MuslimsBlackNews.com (press release) - Long Beach,CA,USA11, Muslims have been attempting to "disseminate positive information about the religion, so the obvious outcome of that would be more conversions." ...See all stories on this topic
To preserve the past, present, and future of Indian Muslims.Indian Muslims - San Diego,CA,USAColombo, March 26 (Xinhua) The Sri Lankan government Monday said that the country's only international airport will be back to normal very soon after being ...See all stories on this topic
To preserve the past, present, and future of Indian Muslims.Indian Muslims - San Diego,CA,USAPort of spain (Trinidad), March 26 (IANS-CMC) Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar is elated over his team's entry into the second round of the cricket World ...See all stories on this topic
To preserve the past, present, and future of Indian Muslims.Indian Muslims - San Diego,CA,USAFort Lauderdale, March 26 (DPA) Anna Nicole Smith, American model, actress and celebrity, died from an accidental drug overdose last month and there was no ...See all stories on this topic
500 readers advise Muslims how to reach outOrlando Sentinel - Orlando,FL,USASlightly more than 500 readers responded to my column about what moderate Muslims should do to counter the rising tide of extremism around the world that ...See all stories on this topic
To preserve the past, present, and future of Indian Muslims.Indian Muslims - San Diego,CA,USADhaka, March 26 (Xinhua) Top leaders of Bangladesh Monday greeted the players, the coach and officials of the national cricket team as they graduated to the ...See all stories on this topic
Uphold constitutional rights of non-MuslimsSun2Surf - Petaling Jaya,Selangor,Malaysia... only over persons professing the religion of Islam (Schedule 9, List 11 (1)), is now being extended, by the court decision, to include non-Muslims. ...See all stories on this topic
Muslims
Muslims Offended By Bus Driver, ShamuRushLimbaugh.com (subscription) - Sherman Oaks,CA,USAWhat shocked the Islers, both college professors, was his talk about Muslims: 'And now they're telling us we're supposed to be nice to these Muslim ...See all stories on this topic
Cong Minority Cell demands minimum 2 seats for MuslimsHerald Publications - Panaji,Goa,IndiaBY HERALD REPORTER. MARGAO, MARCH 19 — The Minority Cell of the Congress party has demanded representation of the Muslim community members in at least two ...See all stories on this topic
Outside View: Why Muslims hate the USUnited Press International - USAThis despite a well-funded campaign to convince Muslims that Uncle Sam loves them and is eager for reciprocation. Unfortunately, apart (presumably) from ...See all stories on this topic
Blair under fire by Sri Lankan MuslimsSri Lanka Daily Mirror (subscription) - Sri LankaThe CFA has literally come to extinction and the Muslims and Tamils of the East have been released from the clutches of the LTTE. ...See all stories on this topic
Muslims often create their own problemsSpero News - USAChristians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, Taoists, Muslims, theists and atheists alike have the same rights in this regard; they are free to follow their beliefs ...See all stories on this topic
Islamic Renaissance: A Challenge for Muslims in AmericaAmerican Muslim - Bridgeton,MO,USABut America remained fixated on the image of Muslims as aliens. This is best illustrated by the story of brash boxer Cassius Clay, who was idolized when he ...See all stories on this topic
Muslims in Nigeria Kidnap, Convert Christian ChildrenCrosswalk.com - Chesterfield,VA,USA“The police told us that they cannot do anything at the moment until the Sultan of Sokoto, the leader of Muslims in Nigeria, returns from his trip,” he said ...See all stories on this topic
Cdn. group wants US to stop profiling MuslimsCTV.ca - Scarborough,ON,CanadaOTTAWA -- The federal government must pressure US border authorities to stop racial and religious profiling of Canadian Muslims and Arabs, the Canadian ...See all stories on this topic
How to turn 150 Muslims into a national threatCrikey - Templestowe,AustraliaCrikey readers must grow tired reading about the smallest roaring mouse among that 1.5% of Australians who tick "Muslim" on their Census forms. ...See all stories on this topic
How Young Muslims Are Reshaping IslamWall Street Journal (subscription) - New York,NY,USAWhat's Happening: Affluent young Muslims in Cairo are mixing modern living with what they consider to be strict religious observance. ...See all stories on this topic
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Past Week Breaking NewsEvery day, our editors scour the web for news items of interest in the areas of world events, religion, and technology. Here are some choice news that we found this past week:
SermonAudio Tip: Fully-Functional Sermon Browser ... In Your Own Website!Texas is the unlikely home of biggest 'gay' churchStudy: U.S. Unchurched Population Nears 100 MillionTeacher fired over Bible referencesIHOP manager to lesbian kiss: "We're a family restaurant. We can't accept it,...United Kingdom: Paisley and Blair form 'special bond' around Christian faith1/3 of all Christians say: We've suffered discriminationBob Jones University says gay activist group plans campus visitIslamic Militants Attack Evangelical SchoolHillary R Clinton: Homosexuality Is Not ImmoralThe following are some other popular breaking news of this past week:
Time: An Evangelical's Concession on GaysEvangelical Leader Responds to Attacks on Gay Baby Article'Bible Literacy Project' work of deception?Can Divorce Hurt a Presidential Hopeful?Teachers Promoting 'Homosexual Culture' to Be FiredTIME: Looking for God OnlineChurch of Sweden Open to Gay 'Marriage' CeremoniesEvangelicals: New Gambling Rules Reveal Government Double Standardsmore interesting news...
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FriendsWe have just put up on the web site a video which is a highlight of a two hour video of terrorists ploting in the USA in 1989 13 years before 9/11.Sheikh Al Qaradawi who is regarded at a moderate in the UK in video is supporting and openly preaching Jihad. He Openly supports Abdullah Azzam the founder of Al Qaeda. This proves that there is no such thing as "moderate Islam" as one of the most "highly respected" imams in the West says he is against terrorism but in Arabic as a visitor to a Terror conference preaches Jihad. Time to stop fooling ourselves.Please send the link to as many people as you can. Link is www.shoebat.com/movie.html. Wake Up America, wake Walid is to speak at First Baptist Church Downey This weekend 3/24 and 3/25Please contact the CHurch for full details at www.fbcdowney.org................................................................
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Hicks silent on terror charge plea
08:28am: AFTER five years in US detention, David Hicks chose to defer entering a plea to charges of supporting terrorism today and requested more lawyers to "get equality with the prosecution".
Iraq: Children's slaughter sparks bloodlust in Baghdad
London: Sailors held by Iran 'being questioned in Tehran'
Hilali: Sheik-up plan finally emerges for Aussie Muslims
Charge threat for seized sailors
IRAN is considering charging 15 British sailors and marines with illegally entering its waters, but said it may allow consular access once the investigation is done.
US flags $38m bunker bomb
The US Air Force will spend $38 million on one of the heaviest bunker bombs ever built, the size of a small elephant and brawny enough to muscle into a mountain.
Tehran: Iran say British sailors admit they were in wrong
Moscow: Six die as Russian helicopter crash adds to toll
Tehran: Iran holding 15 British sailors
Tsvangirai 'will never rule'
ZIMBABWEAN President Robert Mugabe has branded Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai a Western stooge and vowed his rival would never rule the country.
Guinness: Sir Paul steps out with new brew heiress
Washington: US reps defy Bush to fix Iraq withdrawal date
Three arrested over bombings
THREE men arrested over the 2005 London bombings have been taken to a central London police station as police searches continue in the Leeds area.
Hicks faces his accusers
6:17am Australian goes before Guantanamo Bay military commission to be formally charged with supporting terrorism. more
Former Ulster foes unite in power-sharing deal
Northern Ireland's main Protestant and Catholic parties agree to start sharing power from May 8. more
- Air raid exposes Sri Lankan military flaws- Reinado sends voting advice from East Timor hideaway
Hicks may cut a deal
2:10pm It's no longer certain that David Hicks will plead not guilty to terrorism charges, his Australian lawyer says. more
Blair sidesteps apology on slavery
8:49am Despite calls for a full apology, PM Tony Blair expresses "deep sorrow and regret" for Britain's role in the slave trade. more
- Africa 'still in chains'- UK seeks access to sailors held in Iran
UK seeks access to sailors held in Iran
British envoy to Tehran requests access to 15 detained British naval personnel who Iran says entered Iranian waters illegally. more
- UN puts new sanctions on Tehran- Woman dies, 150 hurt, in Japan quake
Congress warming to global Gore
Al Gore's appearance before Congress draws the sort of crowds that Hollywood celebrities would kill for. more
- Clinton Big Brother ad creator exposed- JI militants, weapons seized in Java raids
Breakthrough for terror suspects
1:32pm Lawyers demand better remand conditions for 13 members of alleged Melbourne terror cell. more
Bolton admits Iraq 'mistake'
12:46pm Coalition forces made a "mistake" in not handing power to Iraqis quickly enough, former US ambassador to UN says more
- US soldier jailed over Iraq girl's murder- Death sentence for '60 freeway slayer'
Bush bans Rove from testifying under oath
George Bush says he would refuse to allow Karl Rove to testify before a committee investigating the sacking of eight US federal attorneys. more
- Palestinian aid up amid embargo- Africa urged to help stop meltdown in Zimbabwe
Russia mine blast kills 78, traps 42
8:43am A methane explosion killed 75 miners when it ripped through a coal mine in Russia today, officials say, the deadliest accident in the area in about three years. more
- Britain bans use of cluster bombs- Appeal for Zimbabwe intervention
Howard stares down war critics
John Howard to reaffirm commitment to Iraq war and flag increased Australian military involvement in Afghanistan. more
- US regime worse than Saddam, statue slayer says- Misuse of data only constant in Iraq war
Howard stares down war critics
John Howard to reaffirm commitment to Iraq war and flag increased Australian military involvement in Afghanistan. more
US regime worse than Saddam, statue slayer says
Britain bans use of cluster bombs
Britain bans use by its armed forces of "dumb" cluster bombs, which have killed and maimed thousands of civilians. more
- Appeal for Zimbabwe intervention- Brazil's TV gospel preachers in court over $9000 in Bible
Outrage at latest beating
12:36pm EU condemns bashing of Zimbabwean opposition MP. more
- US blames Mugabe for attacks on opponents
- Hicks 'given sedative' before being told of charges
Iraq violence blunts US claims Bin Laden birthday bash mocks war on terror
Zimbabwe's inflation may hit 4000% by year end
Mafia-style dealings, corruption and political manipulation contribute to economic crisis engulfing Zimbabwe. more
Today's World News:
U.S. destroys bomb factory in Iraq
Russia nixes 'excessive' Iran sanctions
Death toll hits 70 in Pakistan clashes
North Korea nuclear talks remain stalled
7 of 10 N. Koreans may lack enough food
Police probe Total over Iran gas contract
Clashes near Fallujah, Ramadi kill 8
Jamaica police: Woolmer death suspicious
Zambian president calls Zimbabwe "sinking Titanic"
Pakistani lawyers hold new anti-Musharraf rallies
Map proves Portuguese discovered Australia: new book
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U.S. destroys bomb factory in IraqWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:38 am PDT AP - U.S. troops killed five insurgents and destroyed a bomb-making factory Wednesday north of Baghdad, and dozens more were detained after fierce clashes in a Sunni-dominated province west of the capital. Full Story
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Russia nixes 'excessive' Iran sanctionsWed, 21 Mar 2007 04:51 am PDT AP - Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday that it will not support "excessive" sanctions against its economic partner Iran, as the U.N. Security Council drew closer to a vote on a new, harsher set of measures intended to push Tehran to freeze its nuclear program. Full Story
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Death toll hits 70 in Pakistan clashesWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:53 am PDT AP - Fighting between local and Uzbek militants escalated in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, and the death toll from three days of clashes rose to at least 70, officials said. Full Story
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North Korea nuclear talks remain stalledWed, 21 Mar 2007 03:24 am PDT AP - Delegates at talks on disarming North Korea's nuclear program voiced impatience Wednesday that the negotiations remained stalled for a second day over a dispute on when $25 million of Pyongyang's funds will be released from a Macau bank. Full Story
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7 of 10 N. Koreans may lack enough foodWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:23 am PDT AP - Seven out of 10 North Koreans are believed to have insufficient food, a South Korean aid group said Wednesday, citing the communist nation's distribution offices. Full Story
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Police probe Total over Iran gas contractWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:44 am PDT AFP - French oil group Total was dragged into a corruption probe over a gas contract in Iran on Wednesday but denied any wrongdoing. Full Story
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Clashes near Fallujah, Ramadi kill 8Wed, 21 Mar 2007 02:21 am PDTAP - U.S.-Iraqi troops backed by American warplanes battled al-Qaida-linked insurgents for more than five hours in clashes near Fallujah that left eight killed and five Iraqi policemen wounded, the military said. Full Story
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Jamaica police: Woolmer death suspiciousWed, 21 Mar 2007 03:01 am PDT AP - The death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer is being treated as "suspicious" by police. Full Story
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Zambian president calls Zimbabwe "sinking Titanic"Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:50 am PDT Reuters - Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa urged southern Africa to take a new approach to Zimbabwe, which he likened to a "sinking Titanic" as millions flee economic and political turmoil. Full Story
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Pakistani lawyers hold new anti-Musharraf ralliesWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:40 am PDT AFP - Thousands of protesters urged President Pervez Musharraf Wednesday to quit over his removal of Pakistan's top judge, as the new acting chief justice flew back home and into the eye of the storm. Full Story
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Map proves Portuguese discovered Australia: new bookWed, 21 Mar 2007 03:26 am PDT Reuters - A 16th century maritime map in a Los Angeles library vault proves that Portuguese adventurers, not British or Dutch, were the first Europeans to discover Australia, says a new book which details the secret discovery of Australia. Full Story
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Today's Top Stories:
Bush aides facing subpoenas over firings
U.S. destroys bomb factory in Iraq
Russia nixes 'excessive' Iran sanctions
Louisiana's Blanco won't run again
Fed expected to keep rates unchanged
Human handling of polar bear stirs flap
Chinese restaurant food draws criticism
India tech institute curbs Internet use
Britney Spears leaves rehab center
Maryland falls in Women's NCAA tourney
U.S. bemoans lost opportunity at North Korea talks
Swiss discussed compromise idea in Iran: diplomats
Israeli general strike halts flights, public services
U.S. in Cold War tactics to sell missile shield: Russia
Insurgents drag dead soldiers through Mogadishu
U.S. forces say destroy bomb factory in Iraq, kill 5
Bill Gates backs immigration reform on Mexico trip
U.S. says Hamas forces growing faster than Abbas's
Angry residents burn bodies of soldiers in Mogadishu mayhem
General strike paralyses Israel
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Bush aides facing subpoenas over firingsWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:30 am PDT AP - Flexing their political muscle against the White House, Democrats in the House and Senate are insisting that President Bush's top aides describe their roles in the firings of eight federal prosecutors on the record and under oath. Full Story
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U.S. destroys bomb factory in IraqWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:38 am PDT AP - U.S. troops killed five insurgents and destroyed a bomb-making factory Wednesday north of Baghdad, and dozens more were detained after fierce clashes in a Sunni-dominated province west of the capital. Full Story
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Russia nixes 'excessive' Iran sanctionsWed, 21 Mar 2007 04:51 am PDT AP - Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday that it will not support "excessive" sanctions against its economic partner Iran, as the U.N. Security Council drew closer to a vote on a new, harsher set of measures intended to push Tehran to freeze its nuclear program. Full Story
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Louisiana's Blanco won't run againWed, 21 Mar 2007 04:41 am PDT AP - Gov. Kathleen Blanco, whose popularity plummeted after two hurricanes devastated Louisiana during her term, announced Tuesday that she will not seek re-election. Full Story
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Fed expected to keep rates unchangedWed, 21 Mar 2007 04:37 am PDTAP - As the Federal Reserve tries to guide the economy in for a soft landing, it is being battered by turbulent financial markets, a slumping housing industry and stubborn inflation pressures. Full Story
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Human handling of polar bear stirs flapWed, 21 Mar 2007 04:36 am PDT AP - Berlin Zoo's abandoned polar bear cub Knut looks cute, cuddly and has become a front-page media darling, but an animal rights activist insisted Monday he would have been better off dead than raised by humans. Full Story
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Chinese restaurant food draws criticismWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:30 am PDTAP - The typical Chinese restaurant menu is a sea of nutritional no-nos, a consumer group has found. A plate of General Tso's chicken, for example, is loaded with about 40 percent more sodium and more than half the calories an average adult needs for an entire day. Full Story
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India tech institute curbs Internet useWed, 21 Mar 2007 04:11 am PDTAP - A half hour before the clock strikes 12, India's top technology institute pulls the plug on Internet access in students' dorm rooms. Full Story
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Britney Spears leaves rehab centerWed, 21 Mar 2007 04:33 am PDTAP - After nearly a month of seclusion in a luxurious rehabilitation center, Britney Spears has moved on. The pop star checked out of Promises Malibu Alcohol and Drug Rehab Treatment Facility "after successfully completing their program," Spears' manager, Larry Rudolph, said in a statement released by Jive Records late Tuesday. Full Story
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Maryland falls in Women's NCAA tourneyWed, 21 Mar 2007 04:32 am PDT AP - With all five starters returning, Maryland was all set to make a run at a second straight NCAA championship. It wasn't enough to keep the Terps from falling into Mississippi's trap and the defending NCAA champions never got out. Ole Miss (23-10) used its stifling defense to steal the ball 15 times and score 42 points off 29 Maryland turnovers, and the Rebels upset the No. 2 seed Terrapins 89-78 in the Dayton Regional on Tuesday night. Full Story
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U.S. bemoans lost opportunity at North Korea talksWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:36 am PDT Reuters - Talks aimed at ending North Korea's nuclear threat languished on Wednesday as Pyongyang waited to receive freed funds, prompting delegates to warn that the chance to press forward a disarmament plan was being lost. Full Story
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Swiss discussed compromise idea in Iran: diplomatsWed, 21 Mar 2007 03:18 am PDT Reuters - Switzerland recently sent a senior official to Iran to discuss a proposal aimed at resolving Tehran's nuclear dispute with the West, despite requests by key Western powers to drop the idea, diplomats said. Full Story
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Israeli general strike halts flights, public servicesWed, 21 Mar 2007 12:54 am PDT Reuters - Israel's powerful Histadrut labor union launched a general strike on Wednesday, stopping international flights and shutting public services after talks with the government broke down. Full Story
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U.S. in Cold War tactics to sell missile shield: RussiaWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:18 am PDT Reuters - Russia accused the United States on Wednesday of using Cold War methods to persuade Europe to host an anti-missile shield that Moscow says is a threat to its national security. Full Story
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Insurgents drag dead soldiers through MogadishuWed, 21 Mar 2007 04:52 am PDTReuters - Somali insurgents dragged soldiers' bodies through the streets of Mogadishu before burning them on Wednesday when at least eight people were killed and scores injured in heavy fighting, witnesses said. Full Story
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U.S. forces say destroy bomb factory in Iraq, kill 5Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:13 am PDT Reuters - U.S. soldiers killed five suspected militants on Wednesday in a raid on a bomb-making factory north of Baghdad that was later destroyed in an air strike, the U.S. military said. Full Story
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Bill Gates backs immigration reform on Mexico tripWed, 21 Mar 2007 02:57 am PDT Reuters - Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, the world's richest man, said on Tuesday the United States should reform its immigration laws and give more flexibility to higher-skilled foreign workers. Full Story
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U.S. says Hamas forces growing faster than Abbas'sWed, 21 Mar 2007 03:36 am PDTReuters - With Iranian help, Hamas forces are expanding fast and getting more sophisticated weapons and training than those under Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's control, according to the U.S. security coordinator. Full Story
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Angry residents burn bodies of soldiers in Mogadishu mayhemWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:00 am PDT AFP - Heavy fighting erupted Wednesday in the Somali capital leading to the death of at least 14 people in an escalation of violence which also saw angry residents attacking the bodies of dead soldiers. Full Story
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General strike paralyses IsraelWed, 21 Mar 2007 05:29 am PDT AFP - Israel's main workers union paralysed the country on Wednesday, shutting down airports, government offices and other essential services in an open-ended general strike over unpaid wages. Full Story
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