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U.S. Muslims And Jews Volunteer Together On Christmas Day

Incognito — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:11:45 +0000

Muslims and Jews working side by side to help Christians seems like a pipe dream, but for the first time ever, in Detroit, Michigan, about 40 or so Muslims were expected to join with some 900 Jews to volunteer on Christmas day. Many Jews...

New US stance on Iranian protests: stress human rights violations

John — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:56:42 +0000

The administration endured months of criticism over its decision not to offer strong and sustained public support to the opposition movement that blossomed after Iran’s contested presidential election in June. Now, it’s adjusting its...

Recession cuts migration to Sun Belt

Erick — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:15:56 +0000

The Sun Belt states that grew like fertilized weeds during the real estate boom are now experiencing sharp declines in population growth, the Census Bureau said Wednesday. Those states are still projected to gain seats in Congress after the...

For American Workers in China, a Culture Clash

Layman — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:48:17 +0000

As more Americans go to mainland China to take jobs, more Chinese and Americans are working side by side. These cross-cultural partnerships, while beneficial in many ways, are also highlighting tensions that expose differences in work experience,...

Pediatrician Charged With Sexually Abusing Children, Over 100 Potential Victims

Korey — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:40:33 +0000

A pediatrition charged with sexually abusing his patients likely attacked more than 100 children at an office he had decked out with a merry-go-round and a ferris wheel, a state official said Wednesday. The volume of evidence seized from Dr....

Armed Santa Claus robs US bank

Yoann — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:05:43 +0000

According to Metropolitan Nashville Police, a man wearing a Santa Claus suit - including hat, beard and moustache and dark sunglasses - robbed a SunTrust Bank, demanding money from a member of staff at gunpoint. After the teller handed over the...

In Russia, foreboding about Americas war in Afghanistan

Shane — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:14:27 +0000

Thirty years ago this week, the Red Army began its invasion of Afghanistan, a move that sank the Soviet Union in a decade of guerrilla war and hastened the collapse of the Cold War empire. Today, as former Soviet soldiers watch American troops...

Army General Backs Off: No Court Martial For Pregnant Soldiers

Shane — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:24:09 +0000

he policy by Maj. Gen. Anthony Cucolo III was instituted on Nov. 4, but it has triggered outrage among women’s groups since it became publicly known in recent days. “We can think of no greater deterrent to women contemplating a...

Goodbye, Rudy Giuliani

Shane — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:22:04 +0000

Rudy Giuliani is out. Out of the New York Senate race, and for all practical purposes out of politics. He has been with us for more than a quarter century. * Our crusader for justice, prosecutor of mob bosses and crooked pols. *...

A Pandora’s Box - May Be?

Shaima Sumaya — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:24:20 +0000

Amongst other issues facing Pakistan today is the aftermath of the December 16th decision given by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The decision given by the 17-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad...