U.N. finds rise in hunger in developing countries
January 1, 2004
ROME — The number of hungry people in developing countries rose during the second half of the 1990s despite a concerted campaign against hunger in
Daily Archives: January 1, 2004
French panel suggests headscarf, skullcap ban
January 1, 2004
PARIS — A special presidential commission delivered a long-awaited report on secularity Dec. 11, recommending France pass a law banning the wearing of veils, skullcaps
Pakistanis return college to Presbyterians
January 1, 2004
LAHORE, Pakistan — A Pakistani college that had been under control of the Islamic government has been given back to the Presbyterian Church (USA). Pakistani
Wiccan wins legal right to lead invocation
January 1, 2004
RICHMOND, Va. — A woman who calls herself a witch has won the right to lead an opening prayer at a Chesterfield County Board meeting.
China’s urban growth causes house church crisis
January 1, 2004
CHINA — China’s rural house churches are reeling from the impact of rapid urbanization. The flow of young peasants to the cities in search of
Reviewer finds spiritual messages in Hollywood films
January 1, 2004
By Phil Boatwright As a film reviewer, I sit through about 200 movies a year. That’s a lot of Jujubees! Overall, this year was decidedly
Group objects to ‘faith-based’ prison plan
January 1, 2004
WASHINGTON — A church-state watchdog group is objecting to a plan by Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to create a “faith-based” prison. Americans United for Separation
FDA urges sale of new ‘morning-after’ pill
January 1, 2004
WASHINGTON — Federal government advisers have recommended approval for over-the-counter sales of a “morning-after” pill that pro-life advocates contend can cause abortion. Two advisory committees,
