The United States insists that allowing the Palestinian Authority to fly its flag in Washington does not represent an upgrade in its diplomatic status. The PA said Friday that the American government is changing the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) mission’s designation from “mission"...
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North Korea promises 'retaliatory sacred war' amid increased tensions stemming from the March sinking of a South Korean warship that the U.S. and South Korea blame on North Korea. North Korea warned Saturday that it will respond with "powerful nuclear deterrence" to joint U.S....
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Apparel supervisor Sonia Barrett uses a handheld scanner to read EPC labels on men's denim jeans on July 19, while checking inventory at the Walmart Supercenter Store No. 1 in Rogers, Ark. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to roll out sophisticated electronic ID tags...
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Many political conservatives and Evangelical Christians in the Lone Star State have demonstrated deep concern for Israel's security. In June several Congressmen from Texas loudly declared their support for Israel at a time when few other politicians anywhere else on the planet are ready to...
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Author warns of next assault after failed attempt to define group as racist With recent attempts to portray tea-party members as racist backfiring, a renewed attack is being launched, warns the author of "The Tea Party Manifesto," and this one is from progressive Christians who...
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On my blog this week I posted a piece discussing the telling episode involving USDA official Shirley Sherrod's speech to a local NAACP gathering in Georgia. It begins with reference to the fact that a warlike focus on damaging the opposition contributed to...
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