March 11, 2010
Terrorists' Deadly Attack Leads World Vision to Suspend Pakistani Operations
The well-known Christian aid agency, World Vision, has suspended its operations in Pakistan, after an attack by suspected militants yesterday killed six of its employees. Several others were wounded. All were Pakistanis. Pakistani officials said that the militants were armed with grenades and rifles. Without warning, they entered the World Vision building in Mansehra district and set off a bomb. After that, they opened fire on the staff. World Vision issued a statement saying that everyone at the agency was "mourning the brutal and senseless deaths" of its staff after the "unprovoked attack by gunmen." Two women were among the six dead. In addition to those killed, eight employees were hospitalized with injuries and four remain in critical-but-stable condition. The World Vision office opened in Northern Pakistan in 2005. World Vision said that no warning or threats were received before the attack.
Senate Passes Jobless Bill
The Senate has approved extending unemployment and COBRA health benefits to the end of this year. The legislation, approved on a 62-36 vote, extends some popular tax breaks that have expired. It also attempts to fix a long-standing problem involving Medicare reimbursements to doctors. The measure now goes to the House. Later this week, the Senate is expected to approve a 15-billion-dollar jobs stimulus bill recently modified by the House.
Iran Warns Neighbors About U.S. Gulf Presence
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is blaming the U.S. presence in the Middle East for the insecurity in the region. During a speech earlier today, Ahmadinejad warned other Persian Gulf countries against the presence of U.S. military forces in the region, saying that Washington wants to dominate regional energy resources in the name of fighting terrorism. The hardline president accused the West of planning to dominate energy resources in the Gulf, saying, "People in the region will cut off their hands from the Persian Gulf's oil." Ahmadinejad also warned his neighbors about what he called "bullying powers (who) have not come here to restore security or to counter drug trafficking."
Severe Weather Rocks Parts Of Arkansas
Two people are critically injured after tornadoes swept through Arkansas last night. At least three twisters tore through the state, damaging or demolishing some 22 homes. The funnel clouds were accompanied by golf ball-sized hail and high winds when they struck at about 7:30 p.m. local time last night. The National Weather Service says many areas received hail from the wild weather. Forecasters lifted a tornado warning for the state early this morning. A tornado warning remains in effect for most of Mississippi and parts of Tennessee and Kentucky.
The Rest of the News is a news report by Jim Kress from the Washington bureau. Looking at today's news, this report covers a combination of stories and events that may not be carried by other news agencies, but that are of particular interest to a Christian audience. Listen in Real Audio.
Week of March 07, 2010
World Vision Responding to Quake Survivors in Chile
World Vision says that the massive, magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile, could well turn out to be the worst natural disaster in the history of South America.
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Same-Sex Couples Line Up for Marriage Licenses in Nation's Capital
More than 150 same-sex couples applied for marriage licenses in the District of Columbia last Wednesday, the first day they were able to do so, under a controversial law recently approved by DC Council.
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Hearing Held on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy
The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing, last week, on legislation to repeal the military's, "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, barring gay people from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Some House Democrats Say, "No Public Funding for Abortion"
A dozen House democrats said, last week, that they won't support President Obama's revised health care reform plan, unless the language is tightened in the Senate version, barring the federal funding of abortion.
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Oklahoma House Approves Measure Making Ultrasound Mandatory for Women Seeking Abortion
The Oklahoma House overwhelmingly approved a measure requiring pregnant women considering an abortion to first undergo an ultrasound.
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Christians in Eritrea Arrested for Praying
Security officials in Eritrea have arrested seven Christians for praying at a private home.
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White House Faith-Based Council to Present Final Report This Week
After a year's work, a White House advisory council on faith-based programs has adopted dozens of recommendations on everything from church/state separation, to fighting poverty, and promoting fatherhood.
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Head of American Family Association Resigns
Donald Wildmon, the founder and chairman of American Family Association, has resigned, due to health problems.
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Dobson Prepares for New Radio Show
Days after his last broadcast for Focus on the Family, which he founded 33 years ago, Dr. James Dobson is making preparations to start his new radio show.
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Christian Songwriter Donates Proceeds from Song to Help Haitian Quake Victims
Christian songwriter Michael W. Smith has created a song to raise money for the victims of January's deadly earthquake in Haiti.
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Prison Fellowship Starts New Program in Tennessee
Prison Fellowship's Out4Life program in Tennessee, kicked off last week, with a conference in Nashville.
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Campus Crusade for Christ Hosting Spring Break Outreach
Campus Crusade for Christ International is hosting a range of Spring Break activities for college students this month, including the "Big Break" outreach in Panama City, Florida.
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