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ChristianToday |
11:15pm PDT |
Brown targets families in fight back |
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Summary: Prime Minister Gordon Brown seeking to reverse a slump in popularity offered help on Wednesday for Britains troubled housing market and for families hit by an economic downturn |
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ChristianToday |
11:14pm PDT |
UVF ceasefire recognised |
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Summary: Members of one of Northern Irelands largest loyalist paramilitary groups could be freed from prison early after the British government moved on Wednesday to recognise a ceasefire it declared last year |
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ChristianToday |
11:14pm PDT |
SSE to build worlds largest offshore wind farm |
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Summary: Scottish Southern Energy SSE will build the worlds largest offshore wind farm and has awarded 3 billion 15 billion pounds in contracts to US engineer Fluor and Germanys Siemens |
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ChristianToday |
11:13pm PDT |
Bank gloomy on outlook |
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Summary: The economy could shrink for a quarter or two and inflation may near 4 percent this year the Bank of England said on Wednesday in its bleakest forecasts since the Labour government took power in 1997 |
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ChristianToday |
11:13pm PDT |
Russian fan stabbed in Manchester |
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Summary: A Russian fan was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside the City of Manchester Stadium following the UEFA Cup final between Zenit St Petersburg and Rangers on Wednesday local police said |
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ChristianToday |
11:06pm PDT |
China intensifies quake rescue but hopes dim |
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Summary: China ordered fresh waves of helicopters and aid to earthquakedevastated areas as the sheer magnitude of caring for tens of thousands of homeless survivors threatened to overwhelm relief efforts |
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ChristianToday |
11:04pm PDT |
Foreign powers lean on Burma |
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Summary: Western powers kept up the pressure on Burmas generals on Thursday to allow a massive aid effort as relief workers struggled to help an estimated 25 million people left destitute by Cyclone Nargis |
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ChristianToday |
11:02pm PDT |
Indian group claims responsibility for bombings |
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Summary: A littleknown militant group called the Indian Mujahideen claimed responsibility for setting off bombs in the western Indian city of Jaipur that killed 61 people and injured 216 people this week police said |
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ChristianToday |
11:01pm PDT |
Edwards backs Obamas White House bid |
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Summary: Former US presidential candidate John Edwards endorsed Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday giving a major boost to the Illinois senators effort to unify the party behind his bid for the White House |
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ChristianToday |
11:00pm PDT |
Lebanon cancels antiHezbollah measures |
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Summary: Lebanons government cancelled measures on Wednesday that angered the Iranianbacked Hezbollah movement and triggered the worst internal conflict since the countrys 197590 civil war |
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ChristianToday |
11:00pm PDT |
Anger and blood at scene of missile hit in Pakistan |
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Summary: Angry residents of a Pakistani village on the Afghan border stopped government officials on Thursday from approaching the ruins of a house struck by two missiles suspected to have been fired by a US drone |
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ChristianToday |
10:59pm PDT |
Bush says US is Israels best friend |
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Summary: President George W Bush in the Middle East to encourage struggling IsraeliPalestinian peace talks has emphasized historic ties with Israel saying the United States was its oldest and best friend in the world |
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ChristianToday |
10:58pm PDT |
Polar bears listed as US threatened species |
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Summary: Polar bears were listed on Wednesday as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act because their sea ice habitat is melting away |
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ChristianToday |
10:57pm PDT |
Accused September 11 planners set for court on June 5 |
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Summary: Khalid Sheikh Mohammed accused of masterminding the September 11 attacks is tentatively due to appear before a US war court judge at Guantanamo Bay for the first time on June 5 a military official said on Wednesday |
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ChristianToday |
10:56pm PDT |
Burma to seek ASEAN help and wont allow foreigners |
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Summary: Cyclonehit Burma could seek assistance from Southeast Asian nations at a meeting in Singapore but is unlikely to allow foreigners to enter the country The Straits Times quoted Singapores foreign minister as saying |
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AgapePress |
5:31pm PDT |
Hagee comments not likely to hurt McCain |
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Summary:
John McCain's presidential campaign should not suffer any long-term damage from his association with Pastor John Hagee, says GOP pollster Dave Woodard.
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AgapePress |
5:30pm PDT |
CA ruling affirms practice of homosexuality |
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Summary:
Peter Sprigg with the Family Research Council says the California Supreme Court's decision on Thursday overturning the state's voter-approved ban on same-sex "marriage" was wrong both procedurally and substantively.
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AgapePress |
5:28pm PDT |
CA marriage decision trumps the people's vote |
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Summary:
"More disappointed than surprised," describes the feelings of a California pro-family coalition working to place a marriage amendment question of the fall general election ballot.
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ChristianPost |
3:09pm PDT |
The Tao of Narnia |
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Summary: Many of us can hardly wait for the release of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series. Prince Caspian will arrive in theaters this ... |
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AgapePress |
2:54pm PDT |
Obama wins pro-abortion sweepstakes |
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Summary:
NARAL apparently believes Barack Obama is more pro-abortion than Hillary Clinton, and has awarded its presidential endorsement to the Illinois senator.
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AgapePress |
2:53pm PDT |
Anti-psychotic drugs and children |
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Summary:
Similar U.K. and U.S. studies on the use of anti-psychotics on children are raising questions about whether youth from both countries are being over-treated.
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ChristianPost |
2:39pm PDT |
Danish Gov't in Row over Head Scarves in Court |
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Summary: Denmark's government said Wednesday it will prepare legislation that would bar judges from wearing Islamic head scarves and religious symbols in ... |
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ChristianPost |
2:18pm PDT |
Churches Across USA Help with Mortgage Crisis |
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Summary: Embracing the religious tradition of helping the poor, pastors around the nation are doubling as financial shepherds for their mortgage-distressed flocks. 'What happens to the lives of people daily is important,' said Jean Beil, a spokeswoman for Catholic |
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ChristianPost |
2:15pm PDT |
Chuck Norris Tells Liberty Univ. Grads to Let God Direct Steps |
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Summary: Chuck Norris, known for martial arts roles, revealed his softer Christian side as he addressed Liberty University's largest graduating class yet over the weekend, reading Bible verses, giving his testimony and advising grads to let God direct their ... |
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AgapePress |
1:59pm PDT |
Marriott officials meet with pro-family leaders |
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Summary:
Pro-family leaders have wrapped up what is being called a "productive" meeting with officials of Marriott International.
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ChristianPost |
1:39pm PDT |
Why Some Leaders Won't Sign the Evangelical Manifesto |
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Summary: Some prominent Christian leaders said this week that they will not sign the 'An Evangelical Manifesto,' listing reasons such as vague wording and theological ... |
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ChristianPost |
1:26pm PDT |
Kenneth Copeland Takes Senate Probe Battle to Public |
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Summary: Pentecostal preacher Kenneth Copeland is now looking to gain public support as he continues to question and protest a senator's investigation into the spending of six 'prosperity gospel' ministries, including his. This week, his ministry launched a Web si |
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ChristianPost |
11:29am PDT |
GodTube Gains $30 Million Investment |
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Summary: GodTube.com, the Christian version of YouTube.com, recently won a $30 million investment from a big London hedge ... |
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AgapePress |
10:23am PDT |
Taking 'sedation' to an extreme |
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Summary:
"Terminal sedation" is legal -- and it's being used to circumvent bans on doctor-assisted suicide, according to a group that monitors euthanasia practices.
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AgapePress |
9:54am PDT |
'Conservative' Democrat's victory no surprise |
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Summary:
A GOP pollster and consultant Dave Woodard says the eight-point victory by Mississippi Democrat Travis Childers in a traditionally Republican congressional district is an "ominous sign" for Republicans in November.
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