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The BBC says Russia has banned ABC Television from its Defense Ministry for airing an interview with Chechen terrorist Shamil Basayev: BBC—Russia’s defence chief has barred the ministry from contact with ABC TV after the US network’s interview with Chechen rebel leader Shamil Basayev. Sergei Ivanov said the ministry considered ABC “persona non grata” following [...]
Science Daily says a new study to be released by the Mayo Clinic found nasal mucus, not sinus or nasal tissue, is to blame for chronic sinus infections: Science Daily—ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have found that the cause of chronic sinus infections lies in the nasal mucus — the snot — not in [...]
The Sunday Times says al-Qaeda websites are disappearing one-by-one and British Intelligence is suspected: The Sunday Times—Over the past fortnight Israeli intelligence agents have noticed something distinctly odd happening on the internet. One by one, Al-Qaeda’s affiliated websites have vanished until only a handful remain [. . .] I love the Brits…
E! Online says FOX and producers of American Idol have begun an investigation into Corey Clark’s claims: E! Online—The countdown is on to determine whether Paula Abdul will keep her job as an American Idol judge. Fox and the producers of the talent search have launched an investigation into former Idol contestant Corey Clark’s claims [...]
The Orlando Sentinel says 15 people suffered minor injuries in an accident involving Disneyland’s California Screamin’ ride: Orlando Sentinel—Fifteen people suffered minor injuries Friday evening when a roller coaster train rear-ended second train that was stopped on the tracks at Disney’s California Adventure, marking the first significant accident at the Anaheim theme park. [. . [...]
London’s Telegraph newspaper said today that Russia has condemned ABC’s airing of an interview with Chechen terrorist Shamil Basayev: Telegraph—Russia accused the United States of employing a double standard in the battle with international terrorism. Boris Malakhov, spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said that Russia “strongly condemns” the decision by ABC TV to give [...]
The BBC says suspected Muslim militants have slit the throats of five Hindus in Rajouri district: BBC—Suspected Muslim militants have raided a village in Indian-administered Kashmir, slitting the throats of five Hindus, police have said. [. . .]
This morning, I’m thinking back to when slavery was ‘legal’ in the United States. Slavery was an evil that never should have existed here, but it did. And I can’t help but believe that the silence of Christian leaders made it possible. Fortunately, some people dared to challenge the silence and in the end, a [...]
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) says it “supports” a fatwa issued by the Fiqh Council of North American: CAIR— (Washington, D.C., 7/28/05) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today offered its support for a fatwa, or Islamic religious ruling, against terrorism and extremism issued by the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) and [...]
WMAL says it has suspended talk show host Michael Graham “indefinitely” over remarks he made last Monday regarding Islamic leaders and terrorism: WMAL—”Talk radio is an excellent forum to discuss issues important to our society. Nevertheless, the statements that Michael Graham made on July 25 crossed the line,” Berry said. “He has been suspended pending [...]
