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An American pastor that is imprisoned in Iran on charges stemming from his work in planting house churches in the country recently told family members that he is praying for those affected by the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon. |
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THE LATE THOMAS GRAY: There was genuine sadness and regret on the news of the sad passing of Thomas native of Clonelly townland and beloved husband of Monica. Tom, aged 78 years passed to his eternal reward after a relatively short illness at Beaumount Hospital, Dublin, on the Friday April 12th last. |
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Fear and worry has driven many Coptic Christians to leave Egypt, Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II said in a recorded interview aired on Hayat satellite channel on Saturday. The emigrants are usually among the most educated and richest in the Christian community and thus Egypt is losing many of its best human assets, the pope added. |
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Bermudian preacher Scott Smith says he isn’t recognised in his own land so he’s taken his message against gangs and guns to the strife-torn Bahamas. |
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Today, The Independent on Sunday publishes its sixth annual Happy List, naming 100 outstanding people whose volunteering, caring, fundraising, mentoring, charity founding or selflessness makes Britain a more contented, supportive, better-adjusted and happier place. |
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Oprah Wheels Out A Wagon Of Fat. In 1988, Oprah Winfrey embarked on a mission to fit into her skinny jeans. Living off the liquid diet Optifast for months, Oprah managed to drop 67 pounds. Hoping the world would be inspired by her weight loss, the talk show host loaded up a red Radio Flyer wagon.... |
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‘Why do you need radio when there’s Internet?’ asked the bemused young woman at the British Council. |
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The award of a medal of honor to a chaplain who tended the wounded should make us reflect on what true valor means The most recent US medal of honor , awarded posthumously to a Catholic priest who tended wounded soldiers during the Korean war, provided solace from the usual litany of soldiers lauded.... |
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The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum opened this week in Texas. But what exactly is the 43rd president's legacy? And how should presidents spend their time after leaving the White House? Guest host Celeste Headlee checks in with the Barbershop guys. |
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The British government signs a new treaty with Jordan aimed at ensuring that radical cleric Abu Qatada can be extradited |