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Lent is the time before Easter during which the faithful abstain and fast in remembrance of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on Calvary. It is a 40-day time of preparation before Easter, the memorial of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which also motivates the faithful to focus on growing closer to God by abstinence and fasting. |
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New York TimesIt's in America's DNA to Be 'Divisive'New York TimesWhile we're here, Ann Coulter, who has turned being divisive into money, recently told the Christian radio host Eric Metaxas that liberals who call her ''divisive'' are using the ''hecklers' veto.'' In this sense, ''divisive'' becomes synonymous with a ...and more » |
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TORONTO -- A man who drowned or starved his horrifically abused teenaged daughter to death two decades ago was handed a life sentence Monday, after court heard impact statements from three of the victim's relatives. Everton Biddersingh, 60, of Toronto, had little to say before Superior Court Justice.... |
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A 44-year old police officer at Gaborone West police, Sergeant Samuel Keamogile this morning appeared before Village magistrate court for a single count of threat to kill.
The Voice reported that Keamogile is alleged to have threatened to kill his Special Constable girlfriend, Gladys Moagaesi, 25, last week Thursday in Gaborone. |
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A thumbs-up and a squeeze of the hand. Those simple gestures from Caleb Hettinga's hospital bed offer hope to his friends, family and church community. The teen is the most seriously injured of the six survivors of a tobogganing crash on the bobsled track at Canada Olympic Park Saturday morning. |
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It is a 40-day time of preparation before Easter, the memorial of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which also motivates the faithful to focus on growing closer to God by abstinence and fasting. The next Lent starts on February 10 known as Ash Wednesday involving fasting, repentance and intense prayers, among believers worldwide. |
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"Surprise! I'm still alive!" Noela Rukundo showed up at her own funeral to surprise her husband who had hired hit men to kill her. One year ago a group of gunmen in Burundi was hired to kill a woman visiting from Australia. But the hit did not go as planned, leaving her with a chance to turn the tables on the man who wanted her dead. |
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MEXICO CITY – Besides their vital role in establishing Catholicism in Mexico, the Basilica of Guadalupe and the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, both visited by Pope Frances last Feb. 13, were pillars in the construction of the nation as it stands today. “Mexico is not a pre-Columbian reality – Mexico was born with the founding of New Spain. |
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BEIJING (AP) " A Christian rights group says that a pastor in a Chinese province where authorities have been cracking down on churches has been charged with embezzling funds. China's state-sanctioned Protestant church body announced a week earlier than Gu Yuese was under investigation for suspected.... |
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Now let me here explain what many do not seem to realize about the ongoing war against corruption. The war isn’t about the APC fighting the PDP. It might seem so on the surface but it isn’t. Actually the war is Buhari’s war, but being executed under the auspices or supervision of the APC government!.... |
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President Muhammadu Buhari Tweet THESE, certainly are not the best of times for the grex venalium (the venal crowd) popularly known by ordinary Nigerians as treasury looters. The ongoing battle by President Muhammadu Buhari against this corrupt cabal who have held this nation hostage for years.... |
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LIBERTY. A connection in faith and cordial relationship between congregations of First Presbyterian Church of Girard and Liberty Presbyterian Church has produced collaborative efforts over the years. For Ash Wednesday, the two churches plan a joint service at 6:30 p.m. at Liberty Presbyterian, 1451 Church Hill-Hubbard Road. |
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Adeboye Tweet GENERAL Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Adejare Adeboye, has called on managers of the Nigerian economy and business owners to imbibe the fear of God and ask for wisdom for economic revival. Adeboye ministering on Sunday at the RCCG Headquarters, Throne.... |
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The State Board of Canvassers on Monday unanimously approved a petition to recall Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder that doesn't mention the lead contamination of Flint water, but rejected several other proposals that cite the water crisis in seeking his removal from office. |
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Natives of the nation’s capital, Abuja, have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the former Minister of FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed. The natives, under the aegis of the Original Inhabitants Development Association (OIDA), made this known yesterday in Abuja, in.... |
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Our elders say the toad does not run in broad daylight unless something is after its life. In the same way, if you find Ghanaians filling the venue of an event earlier than the scheduled time, then you must be sure it is an issue of life and death. That was what happened last Friday when the Black.... |
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Other Iranian-Americans, some of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity, said they were postponing or scrapping planned trips to Iran until Mr. Namazi was released, or at least until the circumstances surrounding his case were clearer. Mr. Namazi, 44, was particularly well connected in Iran. |
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LANSING, Michigan The State Board of Canvassers on Monday unanimously approved a petition to recall Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder that doesn't mention the lead contamination of Flint water, but rejected several other proposals that cite the water crisis in seeking his removal from office. |
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The cover article on the spate of teen suicides in Palo Alto provides an up-front discussion of the issue and helps address the harmful stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide. Suicide has important biological underpinnings and is amenable to interventions. Effective treatment for depression can work wonders too. |
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Here is a look at the biggest donors to super PACs active in the 2016 congressional and presidential elections. The Super Donors. A look at the people who donated at least $3 million to super Political Action Committees in 2015 and the amounts they gave (in millions): Robert Mercer | R | A top.... |
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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The State Board of Canvassers on Monday unanimously approved a petition to recall Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder that doesn't mention the lead contamination of Flint water, but rejected several other proposals that cite the water crisis in seeking his removal from office. |
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Board members said those proposals didn't state "factually" and "clearly" each reason for the recall. They said many had misspelled words or incorrect titles of laws. Supporters of recalling the Republican over Flint's supply of corrosive river water pleaded with the board, asking members to ignore "minor mistakes. |
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Last Wednesday, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) completed 40 years since the military government of Nigeria created it through the enactment of the FCT Decree No. 6 of 1976, and called it the FCT Act. It will be recalled that a lot of provisions were made and foundation findings documented by.... |
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Indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately arrest the former Minister of FCT, Senator Bala Mohammed, top officials of the Abuja Geographic Information System (AGIS) and the Federal Capital Development Authority.... |
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Similar to what happened during the administration of late former President Umaru Yar’Adua when the then Vice President, Goodluck Jonathan became the Acting President, last Friday, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo became the Acting President following the announcement that President Muhammadu Buhari would be on vacation for six days. |
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