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NIGERIA: Christian Villages Ruthlessly Attacked by Militants

Sources: Release International, World Watch Monitor Fulani militants recently attacked several Christian villages in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Twelve villagers and a soldier were reportedly killed in the assault. Meanwhile, the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram recently abducted more than 40 people, a number of whom are Christians. Among those seized on September 30th were a mother and her newborn twins. (Boko Haram was also responsible for the kidnapping of hundreds of schoolgirls in April. For more information on that incident, please visit our website.)

Video: Lawmaker presses CDC chief on opposition to Ebola travel ban

U.S. Senator Pat Roberts:" I'm Convinced IRS scandal Links to Valerie Jarrett"

Obama: 'I Shook Hands with, Hugged, and Kissed...a Couple of Nurses' at Ebola Hospital

Pension Reform - Who Controls our Retirement Future?

Talk of pension reform in the government sector starts the usual hand wringing among those who think they know best for everyone else. At the moment, Wyoming's government signs most of its workers up to a defined benefit pension plan, whether these workers would prefer another option or not. Most people in the private sector, if they have a pension plan at all, have a defined contribution plan. Some workers in the government sector have a choice between defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Given the litany of excuses used by hand wringers against shifting new government workers to a defined contribution pension plan, one would think no government worker would freely choose a defined contribution plan.

Catholic Civil Rights League argues appeal tomorrow at Supreme Court of Canada (SCC)

OTTAWA, ON - The Catholic Civil Rights League (CCRL) will present arguments tomorrow at the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in Lee Carter et al. v. Attorney General of Canada and Attorney General of British Columbia. At issue in this appeal is about whether seriously ill or disabled Canadians have a constitutional right to physician-assisted death. This appeal is also about whether healthcare providers should be obligated to participate in or support in such acts.

The Supreme Court must uphold legal protections for every Canadian

On October 15, the Supreme Court is hearing a case concerning Canada’s laws related to euthanasia and assisted suicide. Many Canadians are concerned about whether the laws designed to protect their lives will be upheld by the Supreme Court.

Video: Big gov't hurting small business? Rick Harrison weighs in

Video: North Korea's Kim Jong Un resurfaces

Video: Dr. Manny says CDC director should resign

Video: Cybersecurity Expert Gary Miliefsky

Is Obama a Socialist? Also, What's a Socialist?

Surgeons use 3D-printed heart to save life of 2-week-old baby

A 2-week-old baby underwent surgery for a congenital heart defect, thanks to a 3D-printed model, the News-Times reported.

The Rise of the Islamic State: The Strategic Surprise

It was only a matter of time before the debate began about who was responsible for the failed strategic assessment about the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Less than a year ago, few people knew about ISIS and the risks it represented. Suddenly, within just a few months, ISIS leads the list of threats of a long line of nations, beginning with the United States, and is considered a threat so severe that exceptional steps must be taken in order to confront it. ISIS’ dramatic rise to success, the threat it emanates, the shock aroused by its cruelty, and the sense that fighting it is liable to take a long time have all led to the inevitable accusations, especially in the United States, about why ISIS’ capabilities were not properly assessed and who is to blame.

CDC director: Second case of Ebola in US result of 'breach of protocol'

Video: 'Mass migration' fears if Ebola hits Central America

Video: Dr. Gil Mobley on why the CDC is 'lying' about Ebola

Unearthing Magdala: Where History, Archaeology and Religious Traditions Meet

NEW YORK, -- On October 20, 2014, Nyack College, in partnership with the Center for the Study of Ancient Judaism and Christian Origins, will host a gathering of scholars and dignitaries from 4:00-7:30 pm at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Manhattan, focused on discoveries from the excavations at Magdala.

TURKEY: Authorities Close Down Church

Source: World Watch Monitor On August 28th, local police officials sealed the premises of the New Life Church. Then just over two weeks later, on September 14th, they detained the church's American pastor, Patrick Jensen, with orders from the Interior Ministry to deport him immediately. Patrick was held for 30 hours before being permitted to return to his home in Turkey (as his case is still pending). In addition, the believer's Turkish residence permit -- valid through to November of 2015 -- was cancelled, with a temporary 30-day permit issued until the court rules on his appeal.

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