Youth minister accused of smuggling held in Russia
July 31, 2003
MOSCOW — Andrew Okhotin, a Baptist youth pastor, set out on a trip to Moscow in late March to deliver a $48,000 cash gift that
Israelis destroy mosque foundation at disputed site
July 31, 2003
NAZARETH, Israel — On July 1, Israelis operating heavy equipment carried out a court order to demolish the foundation of a mosque being built at
American teenage gamblers increasing in number
July 31, 2003
Though legal gambling is more widespread than in the past, it remains illegal for Americans in most situations — and especially for minors. But
Lutheran pastor released from Laos prison
July 31, 2003
CHICAGO — A pastor from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and two European journalists were released from a Laos prison July 9, less
Militant bombing leader arrested in Pakistan
July 31, 2003
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The government of Pakistan has arrested a man suspected of planning three separate attacks on Christians in 2002. Abdul Jabbar has been
Priest sued for predicting hell during funeral
July 31, 2003
SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico family has sued a priest and archdiocese over a funeral Mass in which a priest allegedly said their
Three presidential hopefuls endorse gay marriage
July 31, 2003
WASHINGTON — Three Democratic presidential hopefuls speaking at a July 15 forum said they support gay marriage, while four others expressed their commitment to gay
Parental notification abortion law struck down
July 31, 2003
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court struck down a state law July 10 that required minors to notify their parents at least 48 hours
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