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05/22/2011Mavericks Win Despite Dirk Nowitzki's Subpar Performance
It was a tough Saturday night in Oklahoma City for Dirk Nowitzki, who had only 18 points on 7-for-21 shooting, especially compared to his 46 and 29 points in the previous two games.
- 11/01/2010
Arsonists Target 3 Russian Churches; Burn 1 to Ground
Three churches in a predominantly Muslim province in Russia were set on fire by arsonists early Monday.
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11/01/2010Death Toll from Iraqi Church Siege Shoots Up to 52
The death toll from Sunday’s church hostage crisis in Iraq shot up to 52 on Monday while the number of people wounded rose to 67.
- 10/31/2010
At Least 7 Hostages Killed After Iraqi Church Raid
At least seven churchgoers were killed Sunday after about a dozen militants took their congregation hostage for several hours.
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10/30/2010'Credible Terrorist Threat' Prompts Warning to Chicago Houses of Worship
All churches, synagogues, and mosques in the Chicago area are being urged to be vigilant for any unsolicited or unexpected packages, especially those originating from overseas locations.
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10/26/2010Haiti Officials Say Cholera Outbreak is Stabilizing But Fears Remain
Authorities in Haiti say the deadly cholera epidemic there is slowing down, but many people are still at risk, report aid groups working in the area.
- 10/25/2010
Landmark Mideast Bishops Assembly Concludes with 44 Propositions
A special two-week assembly of Middle East bishops concluded Sunday with a list of 44 propositions and a call by Pope Benedict XVI for individuals, groups and nations to work together for peace.
- 10/25/2010
Ministry: Execution of Iranian Church Leader Delayed
A pastor in Iran who was sentenced to death for apostasy had his execution delayed, according to a ministry that assists the persecuted Church.
- 10/22/2010
World Vision Condemns Attack on West Bank Girls School
A girls school in northern West Bank was found damaged by fire and vandalized Wednesday with Hebrew graffiti reading “regards from the hills.”
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10/22/2010Ecumenical Delegation to U.S. Wraps Up Sudan Awareness Visit
An ecumenical delegation from Sudan concluded its tour through the United States on Friday after 12 days of raising awareness on the situation in Africa’s largest nation, which may soon be divided into two.
- 10/19/2010
Freed Chilean Miners Return for Celebratory Mass
Thirteen of the 33 men who had been trapped underground for 69 days in Chilean mine returned to the site of their entrapment Sunday for a private thanksgiving mass.
- 10/14/2010
Christian Groups Intensify Efforts Against U.N. Defamation Resolution
A U.N. resolution that seeks to criminalize words and actions perceived as attacks against religion – particularly Islam – will be up for vote again this year.
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10/13/2010Prayers Persist as World Witnesses Rescue of Chilean Miners
Churches across Chile have been hosting around-the-clock vigils and special services as rescuers pulled out one-by-one the 33 miners who have been trapped underground for 69 days.
- 10/12/2010
Ecumenical Sudanese Delegation Meets with U.N. Chief to Raise Alarm
An ecumenical delegation of Sudanese religious leaders met with U.N. officials Monday to express concern over what might happen if the upcoming referendum is not carried out as planned.
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10/12/2010Christians in N. Korea Face Uncertain Future Under Next Leader
Christian persecution watchdogs are hoping that a change of leadership will mark a turning point for the North Korea’s Christian population.
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