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Karachi Christians fast in wake of attacks
Catholic priests and Protestant pastors had called for a day of fasting to be observed following the Feb. 21 attack on two Protestant churches and Christian houses in the Pahar Ganj area of Karachi.Christians relieved as Hindu threat fizzles out
Christians in a central Indian diocese have expressed relief after police yesterday thwarted an attempt by Hindu militants to vandalize a Catholic cathedral. Nuns want full use of talents, not ordination
Sacred Heart Sister Amelia Vasquez said she does not share some other nuns’ wish for ordination because she does not believe ordaining women will give Philippine nuns the means they seek to put their skills and talents to full use. Muslim says terrorism crime against religion
The leader of Indonesia’s largest Islamic organization says he supports police action against terrorists, and declared terrorism as a crime against religion. Female SPM candidates excel for second year in a row
Female candidates scored National Average Grade (Gred Purata Nasional or GPN) points of 4.94 while boys scored 5.79. An excellent GPN would start at 0 whereas the GPN of those who failed in all their subjects is 9. NH Chan: I’ll call a spade a spade
Retired judge Datuk NH Chan today denied he was challenging the judiciary, but said he would not be cowed into keeping mum on judgments which twist the law. Ex-TI head claims ‘wang ehsan’ pales to micro-credit
The Federal government’s RM20 million “wang ehsan” payment to Kelantan came under further criticism following the Selangor government’s recent announcement of a RM50 million micro-credit scheme for the poor. Liow on tour to feel out support
“I will listen to their views and will decide at a later date,” Liow said when met at a dinner hosted by Wangsa Maju MCA chairman Datuk Yew Teong Look here last night. Nuns step up prayers on ‘red-shirt’ showdown
Women Religious are organizing daily prayers in their community houses, workplaces and schools, as well as talks on justice and peace for students in the schools they run, said Sister Cyril Plianbamrung, secretary of the Conference of Major Religious Superiors of Women of Thailand. Anwar asks Federal Court to review its ruling on his sacking
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today asked the Federal Court to review its March 8 decision to uphold the legality of his sacking from the Cabinet 11 years ago. PM targets 6pc GDP growth for 2010
Datuk Seri Najib Razak wants at least six per cent growth in the local economy this year, and tonight appealed to the Chinese community to continue working with Bumiputeras to achieve the aim. - Thousands flock to venerate saint’s relic
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Relief partners plan to move Haitian Catholic hospital to new location
The blue armband around Benia Celestin's wrist bears her name and the number 1, indicating she was the first trauma patient admitted to what was left of St. Francis de Sales Hospital following the Jan. 12 earthquake.
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Students prepare for possible Obama visit
US President Barack Obama’s former elementary school in South Jakarta is working hard to give him a warm welcome should he visit the school during his March 20-22 trip to Indonesia.
Malaysia News
No end yet to Indira custody fight
Kindergarten teacher, M Indira Gandhi, who celebrated a short-lived victory yesterday when she won custody of her toddler, will have to return to the courts soon, as her Muslim-convert husband has refused to give up the child.
