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Christians consider church response to credit crisis

23-01-2009

The church must work together to protect the poor and build a more sustainable economy in the face of the global financial crisis, agreed Christian leaders at a conference earlier in the week.

Atheist bus ads launch in Spain

21-01-2009

The anti-God bus ad campaign has now spread beyond the UK to the primarily Catholic nation of Spain and was also scheduled to start appearing in Italy next month.

Christian counsellor was ‘wrongfully dismissed’

13-01-2009

An employment tribunal ruled Gary McFarlane had been wrongfully dismissed but rejected his claims of religious discrimination.
(Barry Batchelor/PA Wire )

Christian youth prepare for cyber-missions trip

13-01-2009

Dozens of churches around the world are planning to participate in a special missions trip that involves bringing Christ and His message to a huge community where the Gospel is not the most popular subject.

Finding rest in Jesus this Christmas

10-12-2008

The world may be worrying about its finances, but Christ is beckoning us to find true and lasting peace in Him that carries well beyond Christmas.

Protection of religious freedom is common task for churches

10-12-2008

The Community of Protestant Churches in Europe has called on churches to work to defend religious freedom as a fundamental human right.

Houses of worship burned, over 300 killed in Nigeria

01-12-2008

More than 300 people have died in Muslim-Christian clashes in the worst sectarian violence in Nigeria since 2004, when some 700 people were killed.

Most Britons unaware of Darwin anniversaries, poll finds

25-11-2008

The results of a new poll out today by faith-based think tank Theos have revealed that eight in 10 people in Britain are unaware that 2009 marks two major Charles Darwin anniversaries.

The spiritual generation

18-11-2008

The majority of youths in the world say they are spiritual and think religion and spirituality are both positive, according to an extensive, first-of-its-kind survey.

Atheist bus ads reach America

17-11-2008

A group of humanists announced this week plans to plaster over 200 buses in Washington DC with ads bearing its "godless holiday" message.

Who do you think you are?

10-11-2008

The genealogies in the Bible can seem rather irrelevant. We’re tempted to skip over them and get on to the rest of the story of salvation. In fact, these lists are crucial to the story—not just to the biblical story but also to our own stories.

Kaka declares God’s love to fellow Brazilians

07-11-2008

Brazilian football superstar and Fifa world player of the year, Kaka, will tell his home country of the love of God in a major televised outreach by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Californians vote for ban on gay marriage

07-11-2008

After weeks of prayer and intense campaigning on both sides, Californians passed a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.

McCain, Obama make last ditch effort to woo Christian voters

03-11-2008

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., wave to the audience after a presidential debate at Hofstra University in...
(AP Photo/Pool, Charles Dharapak)

Christians urged to present supreme and universal God to pluralist world

28-10-2008

In a world where secularism and mysticism are the new religion, the Christian faith must always challenge rather than be challenged by other faiths, world views and ideologies, says the head of the Asia Evangelical Alliance.

Stem cell delusions - The government juggernaut rolls on

28-10-2008

The head of Christian Medical Fellowship, Dr Peter Saunders, shares some of his thoughts on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, which comes before Parliament on Wednesday 22 October.

Palin: My faith, God have been mocked

22-10-2008

Republican vice-presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves to supporters during a rally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008.
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

God TV debuts in China

21-10-2008

For the past four years, global Christian broadcaster GOD TV has been steadily making inroads into the Far East with daily broadcasts in Hong Kong. But now, in an unprecedented development, millions in China can access GOD's mix of Christian programming 24-hours-a- day.

Northern Ireland pro-life groups say no to Abortion Act

21-10-2008

Representatives from major pro-life groups in Northern Ireland are in London on Tuesday to present a petition to 10 Downing Street against the extension of the Abortion Act.

Iraqi Christian: We took only our souls

15-10-2008

A Christian family seen in a car with suitcases and mattresses tied on top, as they pass a checkpoint in the Qaraqosh area, about 30 kilometers (18 miles) east of Mosul, 360 kilometers (225 miles)...

Supporters of Life Begins at Conception Measure Face Uphill Battle

14-10-2008

LA JUNTA, Colo. - Those who hope Colorado becomes the first state where voters say life begins at conception are facing resistance from a seemingly unexpected place: The Roman Catholic Church and anti-abortion activists.

European Baptists seek end to demand for prostitution

13-10-2008

The European Baptist Federation’s anti-trafficking group is working on a handbook that will give congregations across Europe ideas on how best to eradicate prostitution.

Christians urge action against ‘destructive’ Embryology Bill

13-10-2008

Pro-life Christian groups are appealing to Christians to pray and take action to stop legislation that will liberalise the abortion law and give the green light to the creation of animal-human hybrid embryos.

Chinese and European leaders explore changing church-state relations

10-10-2008

The rapidly changing relationship between religion and state and the challenge of multiple identities were the foci of a lively dialogue between ten Chinese and nine European scholars and religious leaders

Egypt: Former Muslim still in hiding one year after conversion to Christianity

09-10-2008

Egypt’s most well-known convert to Christianity is still hiding a year after he filed the landmark case to become the first Egyptian Muslim to sue the government for rejecting his application to officially change his religion.

Report: North Korea Prepares to Fire More Missiles

09-10-2008

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is preparing to conduct more missile tests soon, a South Korean newspaper reported Thursday, citing intelligence obtained by South Korean and U.S. authorities.

Emerging leaders to discuss next generation church

08-10-2008

Emerging leaders are to engage in conversations about the future of the church, new expressions of church and its mission in the 21st century.

Church leaders pave way for world's largest Reformed body

08-10-2008

Plans for the historic merger of the two largest Reformed church bodies in the world will be consolidated this week during a high-level, five-day meeting that opened Monday.

Christians urged to pray for persecuted church

06-10-2008

Churches around the world will join in prayer for the millions of Christians worldwide who continue to be persecuted for their faith.

Once-Paralyzed Teen Runs Marathon

06-10-2008

In July 2007, Kayla Roden's life changed. The high school soccer player suffered a paralyzing injury while trying to do a "cartwheel" kick during a game with friends, cbs3.com reported Sunday

Senate to Vote on Rescue Plan With Added Tax Cut

01-10-2008

WASHINGTON — Tax legislation favored by Republicans could be the sweetener needed for Congress to stomach a $700 billion economic rescue plan, as the Senate looks to serve up the plan for a vote Wednesday evening.

Obama, McCain Play Politics With Bailout Failure

30-09-2008

WASHINGTON: Barack Obama and John McCain exchanged partisan attacks after the $700 billion bailout plan was rejected by the House.

White House, Lawmakers to Seek New Bailout Deal

30-09-2008

WASHINGTON — Top congressional and White House officials, stunned when the House of Representatives rejected a massive rescue plan for the U.S. economy, scrambled to structure a new bailout proposal that would attract reluctant lawmakers and still soothe the unnerved financial markets.

World Markets Nosedive After Bailout Plan Rejected

30-09-2008

TOKYO — The historic carnage on Wall Street reverberated across Asia Tuesday, with stock markets in the region falling sharply after U.S. lawmakers rejected a $700 billion bank rescue plan aimed at stabilizing the U.S. financial system.

Egypt: Former Muslim still in hiding one year after conversion to Christianity

26-09-2008

McCain to Attend Debate at University of Mississippi

26-09-2008

John McCain is resuming his campaign activities and will debate Barack Obama Friday night in Mississippi.

IAEA: N. Korea Nuclear Reactor Seals Removed

24-09-2008

VIENNA, Austria — North Korea plans to start reinserting some of the plutonium-producing nuclear material into its Yongbyon reactor within a week, the chief U.N. nuclear inspector said Wednesday.

Bush Team, Congress Haggle Over $700B Bailout

23-09-2008

WASHINGTON — Strapped homeowners could get government help renegotiating their mortgages as part of the $700 billion financial bailout legislation taking shape in Congress.

Officials: Pakistani Troops Open Fire on U.S. Choppers

22-09-2008

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistani troops and tribesmen opened fire when two U.S. helicopters crossed into the country from neighboring Afghanistan, intelligence officials said Monday.

Palin Draws Crowd of 60,000 in Florida

22-09-2008

THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Sarah Palin played it safe Sunday on her first trip as John McCain’s running mate to the battleground state of Florida, drawing a massive crowd of 60,000 people.

North Korea: 'Thorough Preparations' to Restart Nuclear Reactor

19-09-2008

PANMUNJOM, Korea — North Korea said Friday it was undertaking "thorough preparations" to restart its nuclear reactor, accusing the United States of failing to fulfill its obligations under an international disarment-for-aid pact.

Worst Financial Crisis Since '30s, With No End Yet in Sight

18-09-2008

Sep. 18: Hong Kong's Hang Seng plunges more than 7 percent on fears over the global financial crisis.

Astronomers Baffled by Mysterious Light in Sky

17-09-2008

It's not a supernova. Nor is it a galaxy, or a black hole.

Car Bomb, Explosions Rock U.S. Embassy in Yemen; 16 Killed

17-09-2008

Sep. 17: Image taken from Al Jazeera TV shows flames and smoke rising from a vehicle outside the U.S. Embassy in San'a, Yemen.

Pakistan Orders Troops to Open Fire on U.S. Forces to Stop Raids

16-09-2008

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan's military has ordered its forces to open fire if U.S. troops launch another air or ground raid across the Afghan border, an army spokesman said Tuesday.

Debris Hampers Search and Rescue Efforts, Houston Under Curfew in Wake of Hurricane Ike

15-09-2008

GALVESTON, Texas — Rescue crews canvassing neighborhoods with dump trucks, helicopters and airboats have saved nearly 2,000 residents who ignored evacuation orders and stayed to face Hurricane Ike, authorities said Sunday.

Wall Street Shaken by Lehman Failure and Merrill Sale

15-09-2008

NEW YORK — When Wall Street woke up Monday morning, two more of its storied firms had vanished.

Foiled Terror Plots Against America Since 9/11

11-09-2008

Sep. 11, 2008: A test of the "Tribute in Light" illuminates the sky over the World Trade Center site in New York.

Bush to Mark Sept. 11 With Moment of Silence

11-09-2008

WASHINGTON — Once again, President Bush will lead a moment of silence on the South Lawn of the White House to remember the nearly 3,000 people who died on Sept. 11, 2001 when terrorists crashed hijacked airplanes into the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Gates Cites Caution on Iraq Troop Pullout

10-09-2008

WASHINGTON — Improved security in Iraq will give the U.S. military the flexibility to do more in Afghanistan in the coming months, Defense Secretary Robert Gates told Congress Wednesday, after years of setting a lower priority for the Afghan fight

Bush: 'Quiet Surge' of Troops Sent to Afghanistan

10-09-2008

WASHINGTON — Noting a "quiet surge" is taking place in Afghanistan, President Bush on Tuesday redirected a Marine battalion destined for Iraq to instead deploy to the Central Asian nation.

FOX News/Rasmussen Reports Poll: Presidential Race ‘Competitive’ in Key Battleground States

09-09-2008

A collective look at newly released FOX News/Rasmussen Reports state surveys shows Colorado, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia will be key battlegrounds in a very competitive race for the White House.

Palin to Do First Television Interview on ABC

08-09-2008

ALBEQUERQUE, N.M. — Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin plans to sit down later this week for her first television interview since John McCain chose her as his running mate more than a week ago.

McCain Jumps Ahead of Obama in Latest Poll

08-09-2008

WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate John McCain jumped slightly ahead of rival Democrat Barack Obama among U.S. voters according to a new poll, benefiting from his party’s convention and a rousing speech by his vice presidential pick Sarah Palin.

Carolinas Prepare for Hanna; Ike Weakens to Category 3 Storm

05-09-2008

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Tropical storm watches or warnings were extended to areas just south of New York City on Friday as states along the Atlantic braced for Tropical Storm Hanna.

Newcomer Palin Fights Off Critics, Mocks Obama

04-09-2008

ST. PAUL — Sarah Palin thrashed Barack Obama Wednesday as an empty suit whose campaign themes of “hope” and “change” are better fit to describe her Republican running mate, John McCain, a man she said has spent a career in service to his country.

Tropical Storm Hannah Poised to Move Over the Bahamas

03-09-2008

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos — A day after sending Haitian families scrambling onto rooftops to avoid flooding, Tropical Storm Hanna was meandering off the country's northern coast Wednesday, dumping heavy rain on much of Hispaniola.

Bush: McCain Is ‘Ready to Lead This Nation’

03-09-2008

President Bush told the GOP convention audience Tuesday night that John McCain is “ready to lead this nation,” describing him as a candidate who understands the dangers of a post-Sept. 11 world and who can stand up to attacks from the “angry left.”

Lieberman, Thompson to Address GOP Convention

02-09-2008

ST. PAUL, Minn. — President Bush is among the headliners — along with prime-time speakers former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson and Connecticut Sen Joe Lieberman — to speak at the Republican convention Tuesday night.

Hanna Downgraded to Tropical Storm as Ike Aims for Caribbean

02-09-2008

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos — Hurricane Hanna slumped to tropical storm strength while grinding away at the Bahamas and other Atlantic islands on Tuesday, and forecasters said it still poses a hurricane threat to the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Gustav Speeds Toward Louisiana as Category 2 Storm

01-09-2008

NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Gustav weakened slightly to a category 2 storm as it headed toward the Louisiana coast Monday, on track to hit west of New Orleans as those who remained in the region hoped that levees only partly reinforced in the three years since Katrina would hold.

Palin VP Pick Not Guaranteed to Earn McCain Female Voters

01-09-2008

As Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin joins the GOP presidential ticket as John McCain’s running mate, questions abound over whether her candidacy will benefit the Arizona senator in winning over the largest voting bloc in the presidential election — women.

McCain to Name Running Mate on Friday

29-08-2008

DENVER — John McCain will wait until noon ET Friday to name his vice presidential running mate, senior campaign officials told FOX News.

Officials May Evacuate New Orleans as Gustav Nears

28-08-2008

NEW ORLEANS — National Guard troops stand ready, batteries and water bottles are selling briskly, and one small-town mayor has spent a sleepless night worrying. The New Orleans area is watching as a storm marches across the Caribbean on the eve of Hurricane Katrina's third anniversary.

Feds: Immigrant Raid at Mississippi Plant Largest in U.S. History

27-08-2008

LAUREL, Miss. — The largest single-workplace immigration raid in U.S. history has caused panic among Hispanic families in this small southern Mississippi town, where federal agents rounded up nearly 600 plant workers suspected of being in the country illegally

India: Mobs attack Christians after leader’s death

26-08-2008

Indian Christians hold candles during a demonstration against the recent violence on Christians and their Churches on Christmas in eastern Indian state of Orissa, in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Dec....
(AP Photo/Manish Swarup)

Police: Motive in Tennessee School Shooting Not Gang or Race Related

25-08-2008

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Investigators said Friday that they know what motivated one high school student in Knoxville, Tenn., to fatally shoot another.

Israel Frees Palestinian Prisoners in Gesture to Abbas

25-08-2008

BEITUNIYA CHECKPOINT, West Bank — Nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners freed Monday by Israel walked into Palestinian-controlled territory to cheers and applause, just hours before U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was due to arrive on her latest peace mission.

IOC Seeks to Settle Furor Over Age of Chinese Gymnasts

22-08-2008

BEIJING — With the parents growing indignant and the Beijing Games winding down, the International Olympic Committee wants to "put to rest" persistent questions about the age of China's gold medal women's gymnastics team.

Pakistan’s Christians face uncertain future after Musharraf resignation

21-08-2008

The future for Pakistan's minority Christian community is an uncertain one after the resignation of Pervez Musharraf this week, says Glenn Penner of Voice of the Martyrs Canada.

Fay Flooding a 'Catastrophic' Event; 30 Inches of Rain Possible

21-08-2008

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Emergency crews launched airboats into submerged treets Wednesday to rescue central Florida residents trapped by rising floodwaters from a stalled Tropical Storm Fay, which soaked the state for a third consecutive day.

Rice Signs Missile Defense Deal With Poland

20-08-2008

WARSAW, Poland — U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski signed a deal Wednesday that will put an American missile defense base in Poland, a move that has angered a resurgent Russia.

'Boomerang Storm' Fay Clings to Florida's Atlantic Coast

20-08-2008

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Fay continued its erratic path Wednesday, moving north along the Florida coast but not going out over the Atlantic Ocean, where many had feared it could strengthen and curve back toward the state as a hurricane

Study: Many Americans Believe God More Powerful at Saving Lives Than Doctors

19-08-2008

When it comes to saving lives, God trumps doctors for many Americans.

McCain, Obama Camps Schedule VP Announcements

19-08-2008

John McCain plans to announce his vice presidential pick on Aug. 29, his 72nd birthday, in Dayton, Ohio, while Democratic rival Barack Obama plans to make an announcement at the end of this week, FOX News has learned from multiple sources.

Russia: 'Forget' About Georgian Territorial Integrity; Explosions in Gori

14-08-2008

GORI, Georgia — Explosions were heard near Gori on Thursday as a Russian troop withdrawal from the strategic city seemed to collapse. A fragile cease-fire appeared even more shaky as Russia's foreign minister declared that the world "can forget about any talk about Georgia's territorial integrity."

McCain Says He’d Consider Pro-Choice VP

14-08-2008

WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Wednesday floated the prospect of picking a running mate who supports abortion rights and cited former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge as someone worth considering.

Congressional GOP Moving Toward Government Shutdown Over Oil Drilling

13-08-2008

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans are poised to shut down the government if they are not allowed a vote on new oil drilling legislation.

BEIJING — For Michael Phelps, it's not enough to just set a new standard. He has to demolish the old one.

13-08-2008

BEIJING — For Michael Phelps, it's not enough to just set a new standard. He has to demolish the old one.

Bush calls for greater religious freedom in China as activist detained

12-08-2008

President Bush makes remarks after attending church at the Beijing Kuanjie Protestant Christian Church during his visit to the 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing, China Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Russia's Medvedev Halts War Against Georgia

12-08-2008

MOSCOW — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered a halt to military action in Georgia on Tuesday, after five days of air and land attacks that took Russian forces deep into its small U.S.-allied neighbor in the Caucasus.

Bush: Russian Violence in Georgia is Unacceptable

11-08-2008

BEIJING — President Bush on Monday sharply criticized Moscow's harsh military crackdown in the former Soviet republic of Georgia, saying the violence is unacceptable and Russia's response is disproportionate.

Clinton Leaves Option Open for Convention Floor Vote

07-08-2008

Israel Considering Military Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites

07-08-2008

JERUSALEM — Israel is building up its strike capabilities amid growing anxiety over Iran's nuclear ambitions and appears confident that a military attack would cripple Tehran's atomic program, even if it can't destroy it.

Feds Hope Illegal Immigrants Will See Themselves Out

06-08-2008

Wanted: Illegal immigrants with clean records who have ignored court orders to leave the country. Immigration officials are standing by to help you leave the country. No jail. No joke.

Texas Wants 8 Kids From Polygamist Sect Back in State Care

06-08-2008

SAN ANTONIO — Texas child welfare authorities asked a judge on Tuesday to place eight children from a Texas polygamist sect's ranch back into foster care, saying their mothers refuse to limit their contact with men accused of being involved in underage marriages.

Bush Tells Troops Iraq No Longer 'Lost and Hopeless'

05-08-2008

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — President George W. Bush said Monday that U.S. troops going to Iraq soon will find a country dramatically different from the one that was "hopeless" before his troop buildup.

Texas-La. Coast Begin to Feel Strengthening Tropical Storm Edouard

05-08-2008

GALVESTON, TEXAS — The winds were beginning to pick up and the surfs were rising in Galveston early Tuesday as Tropical Storm Edouard closed in on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Monthly U.S. Troop Fatalities Hits All-Time Low in Iraq

01-08-2008

BAGHDAD — The monthly U.S. toll in Iraq fell to its lowest point since the war began, with 11 American deaths as July drew to a close Thursday after the departure of the last surge brigade.

Girls' Dormitory Collapse in Turkey Kills 16

01-08-2008

ANKARA, Turkey — A three-story dormitory housing female students collapsed in central Turkey on Friday, killing at least 16 students, injuring at least 27 and setting off a search for a half dozen students believed to be under the rubble, authorities said.

Bush Approves New Rules for Spy Agencies

31-07-2008

WASHINGTON — President George W. Bush approved an order Wednesday that rewrites the rules governing spying by U.S. intelligence agencies, both in the United States and abroad, and strengthens the authority of the national intelligence director, according to a U.S. official and government documents

Congress, Deadlocked on Oil Solutions, Grinds to Halt

31-07-2008

WASHINGTON — Congress appeared deadlocked Wednesday on responding to the nation's energy problems amid a bitterly partisan rift over whether to open long-restricted offshore waters to oil and gas drilling.

5.4-Magnitude Quake Near L.A. a Drill for the 'Big One'

30-07-2008

LOS ANGELES — Despite shaking a large swath of Southern California, a magnitude-5.4 earthquake was not the "Big One" that scientists have long feared. Still, it rattled nerves, causing people to vow to step up their emergency preparations

As Pelosi Tries to 'Save the Planet,' Republicans Criticize Offshore Drilling Ban

30-07-2008

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans are stepping up attacks on Democrats who are blocking votes on oil drilling legislation, homing in on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was quoted saying that she wants "to save the planet."

Christians, Muslims seek 'common ground' at historic US conference

29-07-2008

Top Christian and Muslim leaders will convene today at America's Yale University for a historic conference that is expected to promote understanding and peace between Christianity and Islam on an unprecedented level.

McCain Promotes Offshore Drilling, Calls Obama 'Dr. No' of Energy

29-07-2008

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Republican John McCain said Monday that drilling for oil off the U.S. coast is an essential part of any plan to lower gas prices and reduce dependence on foreign sources, and he criticized Democrat Barack Obama for opposing it.

'Pull your pants up' movement draws critics, supporters

24-07-2008

In Flint, Michigan, the city’s police chief has directed his officers to arrest people wearing pants or shorts below their waists or buttocks, and issue misdemeanours, citing the city's disorderly conduct and indecent exposure laws.

Pentagon: More Troops to Afghanistan Soon

24-07-2008

WASHINGTON — Top Pentagon leaders are expected soon to recommend to Defense Secretary Robert Gates which additional U.S. troops could be sent to Afghanistan over the next month or so, according to a senior military official.

Hurricane Dolly Strengthens, Bears Down On South Texas Coast

23-07-2008

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Rain started to fall along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Dolly closed in on towns straddling the Texas-Mexico border, packing 85 mph winds that could strengthen when it hits land later Wednesday.

Ahmadinejad: Iran Will Not 'Retreat One Iota' in Nuclear Drive

23-07-2008

YASOUJ, Iran — Iran will not yield to world powers in the dispute over its nuclear program, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday in a speech broadcast live on state television.

Obama Begins On-the Ground Inspection of Iraq

21-07-2008

BAGHDAD - Barack Obama began Monday his first on-the-ground inspection of Iraq since launching his bid for the White House — with U.S. commanders ready to brief him on progress in a war he long opposed and Iraqi leaders wanting more details of his proposals for troop withdrawals.

Iraq: PM Not Endorsing Obama Timeframe on Troop Withdrawal

20-07-2008

Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has not endorsed any specific timeframe for possible U.S. troops withdrawals, a government spokesman said Sunday.

Guns Ruling Spawns Legal Challenges by Felons

20-07-2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — Twice convicted of felonies, James Francis Barton Jr. faces charges of violating a federal law barring felons from owning guns after police found seven pistols, three shotguns and five rifles at his home south of Pittsburgh.

McCain on Iraq: "We have succeeded"

19-07-2008

GRAND HAVEN, MI — Sen. McCain took one step closer to declaring victory in Iraq today with a rhetorical shift he sought to emphasize over and over again Thursday.

Iraq Forces Focus On Arms Smuggling From Iran

19-07-2008

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq — With Al Qaeda falling away, U.S. forces in Iraq are turning their attention to another front: the Iranian border. They aim to crack down on weapon smuggling from Iran by tightening the frontier with Iraq's neighbor to the east, a U.S. commander told The Associated Press on Friday.

Freddie Mac Considers $10B Stock Sale to Stave Off Rescue

18-07-2008

Mortgage giant Freddie Mac — emboldened by emergency regulatory actions that have triggered a two-day rebound in its battered stock — is considering raising capital by selling as much as $10 billion in new shares to investors, according to people familiar with the matter.

Chertoff: European Terrorists With EU Passports Pose Threat

18-07-2008

WASHINGTON — European terrorists are trying to enter the United States with European Union passports, and there is no guarantee officials will catch them every time, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Thursday.

Tony Snow Funeral to Be Held Today in Washington

17-07-2008

President Bush and the first lady will be among those attending funeral services Thursday for former White House Press Secretary and FOX News anchor Tony Snow, who died Saturday after a long bout with colon cancer.

Stunning Mars Photos Show Evidence of Past Water

17-07-2008

New images from U.S. and European spacecraft support growing evidence that Mars once was a water-rich planet capable of supporting life.

U.S. Soldiers In Iraq Long forAction in Afghan War

17-07-2008

BAGHDAD — Spc. Grover Gebhart has spent nine months at a small post on a Sunni-Shiite fault line in western Baghdad. But the 21-year-old soldier on his first tour in Iraq feels he's missing the real war — in Afghanistan, where his brother is fighting the Taliban.

NATO Reports Killing Senior Taliban Commander

17-07-2008

KABUL, Afghanistan — NATO reported Thursday killing a senior Taliban commander, while an airstrike left at least 10 insurgents dead and four civilians wounded.

Bush Says Country in 'Challenging Time' But Economy 'Basically Sound'

16-07-2008

WASHINGTON — President Bush said Tuesday the nation's troubled financial system is "basically sound" and urged lawmakers to quickly enact legislation to prop up mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Funeral Scheduled This Week for Tony Snow

15-07-2008

April 26, 2006: Tony Snow smiles as he is introduced by President Bush as his new press secretary in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House.

Bush to Lift Executive Ban on Offshore Oil Drilling

15-07-2008

WASHINGTON — President Bush will lift an executive ban on offshore oil drilling, although new oil exploration on the Outer Continental Shelf will remain off limits until Congress also takes action.

Search Underway for Missing N.C. Woman

14-07-2008

CARY, N.C. — A search was launched on Sunday to find a missing North Carolina woman last seen when she left her home to go running, WRAL.com reported

Federal Judge Blocks Oil Drilling in Michigan Forest

14-07-2008

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A federal judge has overturned a decision by the U.S. Forest Service to allow oil and gas drilling near a forest and a river in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.

Lightning Claims 5 Young Lives in a Week

13-07-2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — Five young lives have been ended by lightning in less than a week, a deadly reminder of one of summer's leading hazards.

Former Bush Press Secretary Tony Snow Dies

12-07-2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tony Snow, a conservative writer and commentator who cheerfully sparred with reporters in the White House briefing room during a stint as President Bush's press secretary, died Saturday of colon cancer. He was 53.

Christian Stone Tablet Foretells Resurrection

10-07-2008

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ has been called into question by a radical new interpretation of a tablet found on the eastern bank of the Dead Sea.

Iran Test-Fires Missiles in Response to Israeli, U.S. 'Threats'

10-07-2008

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran test-fired nine long- and medium-range missiles Wednesday during war games to "demonstrate our resolve and might against enemies who in recent weeks have threatened Iran with harsh language," a top Iranian general said of perceived U.S. and Israeli threats.

Iran Says Nuclear Stance Unchanged, Ready to Talk

05-07-2008

TEHRAN — Iran on Saturday said its stance has not changed but it is ready to hold talks with major powers over its disputed nuclear program, Reuters reported.

Record Crude Prices Fuel Support for Oil and Gas Exploration off Florida Coast

05-07-2008

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Oil companies once viewed drilling in the deep waters off Florida as cost prohibitive. Politicians feared even the slightest sign of support would be career suicide.

Wildfires Chase July 4 Tourism From Big Sur

04-07-2008

BIG SUR, Calif. — Independence Day is normally a booming time for tourism here, with visitors settling into cliffside vacation homes or trekking out to campgrounds nestled among the redwoods. But this year, the only out-of-towners in Big Sur are firefighters working around the clock to save the storied community from flames.

White House: Guantanamo Terror Detainees Could Walk Free in U.S.

04-07-2008

WASHINGTON — The White House said Thursday that dangerous detainees at Guantanamo Bay could end up walking Main Street U.S.A. as a result of last month's Supreme Court ruling about detainees' legal rights. Federal appeals courts, however, have indicated they have no intention of letting that happen.

Bush Pledges to Send More Troops to Afghanistan

03-07-2008

WASHINGTON — Grappling with a record death toll in an overshadowed war, President Bush promised Wednesday to send more U.S. troops into Afghanistan by year's end. He conceded that June was a "tough month," in fact, the deadliest for U.S. troops in Afghanistan since the war began.

3 rescued US hostages arrive safely in Texas

03-07-2008

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AP) — With little fanfare, three American hostages rescued from leftist guerillas in Colombia returned safely to the United States, more than five years after their plane went down in rebel-held jungle.

US Presbyterians called to face facts, change

02-07-2008

A week of emotional discussions, debates and controversial decisions at the General Assembly of the US' largest Presbyterian denomination ended with a call for humility and transformation.

Church prays for missing minister

02-07-2008

The congregation of missing Penarth minister, the Rev David Fox, are holding daily vigils of prayer as they continue to wait for news.

McCain 'Proud' of Service, Calls Wes Clark Comment 'Unnecessary'

01-07-2008

John McCain on Monday said he is proud of his military service and said recent critical comments by Barack Obama supporter Wes Clark were “unnecessary,” as Obama repudiated political attacks on military service and criticized a MoveOn.org newspaper ad that riled lawmakers last year.

World Trade Center Owner Scraps Rebuilding Schedule

01-07-2008

NEW YORK — The World Trade Center's owner on Monday scrapped the schedule for the prolonged rebuilding of the site of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, saying nearly every project is delayed and over budget and that the latest estimates are unrealistic.

Cell phones rules changing for Calif. drivers

30-06-2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — To Celeste Tyler and her teenage friends, text-messaging is as effortless as tying their shoes.

Calif. Firefighters Battle More than 1,400 Blazes

30-06-2008

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The good news in northern California is that more than a thousand wildfires aren't growing. The bad news: There's no relief in sight.

Pesident lifts trade sanctions against North Korea

27-06-2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush on Thursday lifted trade sanctions against North Korea and moved to remove it from the U.S. terrorism blacklist, a remarkable turnaround in policy toward the communist regime he once branded as part of an "axis of evil."

High Court affirms gun rights in historic decision

27-06-2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — Silent on central questions of gun control for two centuries, the Supreme Court found its voice Thursday in a decision affirming the right to have guns for self-defense in the home and addressing a constitutional riddle almost as old as the republic over what it means to say the people may keep and bear arms.

Iran Warns West May Face "Done Dea"l on Nukes if Country Is Provoked

26-06-2008

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's powerful parliament speaker on Wednesday warned that the West could face a "done deal" if it provokes Iran, in a rare hint by an Iranian official that Tehran could build nuclear weapons if attacked.

Outraged, Politicians Vow to Execute Child Rapists Despite Court Ruling

26-06-2008

Angry politicians vowed to keep writing laws that condemn child rapists to death, despite a Supreme Court decision saying such punishment is unconstitutional.

"Anybody in the country who cares about children should be outraged that we have a Supreme Court that would issue a decision like this," said Alabama Attorney General Troy King, a Republican. The justices, he said, are "creating a situation where the country is a less safe place to grow up."

Oil prices steady as market eyes Nigeria

25-06-2008

SINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices steadied above $137 a barrel Tuesday, supported by concerns over supply disruptions out of Nigeria and new European Union sanctions against Iran.

Nazir-Ali: Christians must 'recover nerve', testify Christ

25-06-2008

At a time when Christian witness should be at its strongest, there is reluctance even among Christians to speak about faith in Jesus, the Bishop of Rochester told journalists at a major summit of conservative Anglicans.

Dobson accuses Obama of 'distorting' Bible

24-06-2008

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — As Barack Obama broadens his outreach to evangelical voters, one of the movement's biggest names, James Dobson, accuses the likely Democratic presidential nominee of distorting the Bible and pushing a "fruitcake interpretation" of the Constitution.

Micah Challenge inspires greater action on poverty

24-06-2008

International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander commends Christians for ongoing efforts to eradicate extreme global poverty at Micah Challenge reception.

Ohio Teacher Burned Cross on Students Arms

23-06-2008

In this undated photo released by Mount Vernon, Ohio, City Schools, a Mount Vernon student with a branded cross on his arm is shown.
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — A public school teacher taught creationism in his science class and used a device to burn the image of a cross on students' arms, according to a report by independent investigators.

Rescuers May Bore Hole in Capsized Philippine Ferry, 800 Missing

23-06-2008

MANILA, Philippines — Rescuers in the Philippines may bore a hole in a ferry capsized by a deady typhoon in a desperate attempt to find survivors among more than 800 missing passengers and crew, an official said Monday.

Calif. firefighters wrestle with dozens of blazes

22-06-2008

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Thunderstorms sparked as many as 75 wildfires in a wilderness area in far Northern California on Saturday as officials farther south got close to containing a blaze that destroyed several homes and forced thousands to evacuate.

Israeli Military Demonstrates Ability to Attack Iran, U.S. Officials Say

22-06-2008

American military officials say Israel launched a major military exercise that appeared to be aimed in part at demonstrating its ability to stage an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Close Race: McCain Stays in Range Amid Challenges for Obama

17-06-2008

The latest ABC News/Washington Post poll underscores the conundrum of the 2008 presidential election: If everything is so good for Barack Obama, why isn't everything so good for Barack Obama?

Taliban take over villages near Kandahar

17-06-2008

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Hundreds of Taliban fighters invaded villages just outside Afghanistan's second-largest city Monday, forcing NATO and Afghan troops to rush in while frightened residents fled.

Cedar Rapids struggles to endure historic flood

13-06-2008

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The Cedar River poured over its banks Thursday, forcing the evacuation of more than 3,000 homes, causing a railroad bridge to collapse and leaving cars underwater on downtown streets.

Court says detainees have rights, bucking Bush

13-06-2008

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a stinging rebuke to President Bush's anti-terror policies, a deeply divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday that foreign detainees held for years at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba have the right to appeal to U.S. civilian courts to challenge their indefinite imprisonment without charges.

Stakes high in California gay marriage fight

12-06-2008

Conservative US Christians see California's gay marriage issue as a defining battle that could set the stage for a national showdown and get the vote out for the Republican Party in the November presidential election, a leading evangelical said.

Ancient cave linked to early Christians in Jordan

12-06-2008

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Archaeologists in Jordan have discovered a cave underneath one of the world's oldest churches and say it may have been an even more ancient site of Christian worship. But outside experts expressed caution about the claim.

Archaeologists unearth 'world's first church'

11-06-2008

Archaeologists have unearthed in Jordan what they believe to be the world’s first church, according to a report on Monday.

"We have uncovered what we believe to be the first church in the world, dating from 33 AD to 70 AD," Abdul Qader al-Hussan, the head of Jordan's Rihab Center for Archaeological Studies, was quoted by The Jordan Times as saying.

Lindsey Graham: 'I need to keep being me'

11-06-2008

Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham turned back a far right challenge from Buddy Witherspoon in Tuesday’s primary to head toward a November showdown with a little known Democratic newcomer.

China funding campaign to eliminate house churches

10-06-2008

A new report released on Sunday, exactly two months ahead of the Beijing Olympic Games, details the current Chinese Government’s crackdown on unregistered Christians, including the funding of a campaign to eradicate house churches throughout China.

Flash floods inundate Wis. town for 2nd time

10-06-2008

GAYS MILLS, Wis. (AP) — For nearly a year, this tiny southwestern Wisconsin village has struggled to survive after a devastating flood. New rising waters may have sealed its fate.

Obama hammers McCain, Bush on economy, gas prices

09-06-2008

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The presidential campaign turned to the economy Monday, with record gasoline prices and a spike in job losses putting Republican John McCain at a distinct disadvantage.

Sailor called 'hero' for helping save 5 others

09-06-2008

Sailor called 'hero' for helping save 5 others
2008-06-09 04:31:18
By MONICA RHOR Associated Press Writer

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A sailor is being praised as a hero for helping get five others to safety at the cost of his own life when a sailboat capsized during a regatta on the Gulf of Mexico.

Gas hits national average of $4 for the first time

09-06-2008

Gas hits national average of $4 for the first time
2008-06-08 17:38:28
By ADAM SCHRECK AP Business Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — The average price of regular gas crept up to $4 a gallon for the first time over the weekend, passing the once-unthinkable milestone just in time for the peak summer travel season.

Shuttle astronauts to go on final spacewalk

08-06-2008

Shuttle astronauts to go on final spacewalk
2008-06-08 12:48:38
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press Writer

HOUSTON (AP) — Two astronauts floated outside the international space station Sunday and finished two of the maintenance tasks on their work list during the final spacewalk of the space shuttle Discovery's visit to the orbiting outpost.

Fire heavily damages Texas governor's mansion

08-06-2008

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Fire swept through the historic Texas Governor's Mansion early Sunday, causing damage that state officials described as "bordering on catastrophic."

Rain inundates central Indiana, threatens dams

07-06-2008

Rain inundates central Indiana, threatens dams
2008-06-07 19:17:00
By TOM MURPHY Associated Press Writer

FRANKLIN, Ind. (AP) — Storms dumped as much as 10 inches of rain on already-soggy central Indiana on Saturday, threatening dams, inundating highways and forcing the Coast Guard to rescue residents from swamped homes.

Europeans already looking beyond Bush presidency

07-06-2008

Europeans already looking beyond Bush presidency
2008-06-07 13:58:51
By DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Bush's motorcade will speed through European capitals next week, but for many Europeans, the Bush presidency already is in their rearview mirrors.