By Rev Okoth OturaTo our dearest readers, the word of God says: 
THE CROSS:
“But we preach the Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; but unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God” I Corinthians:123-24
 

The cross of Jesus [...]

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Keeping Promises
In the Weekly Address this morning, President Obama explains how the budget he sent to Congress will fulfill the promises he made as a candidate.  On fiscal responsibility, a fair tax code, a clean energy economy, real health care reform, and education, this budget sets out a new vision for our country.
But having put [...]

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By Bill Graveland , The Canadian Press
 
PASAB, Afghanistan - As Canadian troops in this inhospitable, war-battered land work to root out and confront Taliban insurgents on a daily basis, the role for women on the front lines has continued to evolve in the country where Canada lost its first female combat soldier.
And while those who [...]

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By Dan Williams
 
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel’s right-wing Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has abandoned efforts to woo centrist Tzipi Livni into forming a broad coalition government, a spokeswoman said on Saturday.
The decision, made after a second round of negotiations on Friday ended in disagreement, increased the likelihood that Netanyahu’s Likud party would turn to rightist factions [...]

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John Seewer, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
 
TOLEDO, Ohio - Naama Shafir had all but given up hope of playing college basketball in the United States even though she was clearly good enough.
She was the best player in her league in Israel. College coaches noticed her. But she wasn’t willing to give up her religious beliefs.
Shafir, an Orthodox [...]

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With much sadness I announce the untimely death of Prof. Atieno Odhiambo which occurred on, Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 10 AM Central time (7 PM East African time) at the Agakhan hospital in Kisumu, Kenya. Professor Atieno Odhiambo retired recently from Rice University due to illness.
The community of relatives, friends, co-workers, and all East [...]

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In recent week Mombasa Municipal askaris and regular policemen descended on the wares of hawkers along the coastal streets in a programme aimed at beautifying the tourist city but what is the fate of these persons subjected to many vicissitudes over the years in their battle to eke out an existence? Writes, Agwanda Saye
They sell virtually [...]

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By Ben Feller, The Associated Press
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - President Barack Obama consigned the Iraq war to history Friday, declaring he will end combat operations within 18 months and open a new era of diplomacy in the Middle East.
“Let me say this as plainly as I can: By August 31, 2010, our combat mission in [...]

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By David Ljunggren
 
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian fighters planes scrambled to intercept an approaching Russian bomber less than 24 hours before U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Ottawa last week, Canadian Defense Minister Peter MacKay said on Friday.
The long-range Bear bomber did not enter Canada’s Arctic airspace but the two CF-18 fighters had to order the [...]

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By Anis Ahmed
 
DHAKA (Reuters) - Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina drew praise on Friday for bringing a swift end to a mutiny by paramilitary troops who slaughtered scores of their officers, with bodies found in a mass grave pushing the death toll past 70.
The mutiny was the first major test of Hasina — who investors [...]

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