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25 Mar 10
Is this the face of Jesus Christ?
The world will have an extraordinary opportunity to look upon an undistorted, never-before-seen, moving 3-D portrait of a man who many think is the crucified Jesus Christ. In just one week, graphic experts will bring to life an imprint on the holy relic known as the Shroud of Turin, believed by millions to be the burial shroud of Christ.
UN Human Rights Council Approves 3 Anti-Israel Resolutions
The United Nations Human Rights Council approved three anti-Israel resolutions on Wednesday, in addition to a resolution supporting the “right to self-determination” of Palestinian Authority Arabs. The three resolutions included language referring to the “occupied Syrian Golan” and also focused on Israel’s treatment of PA Arabs in Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem. -The majority of the condemnations and censures of the 47-member UNHRC since it was established by the United Nations in 2006 have been aimed at Israel.
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Softened By Pentagon In Step Towards Full Repeal
Defense Secretary Robert Gates Thursday approved new rules that will make it harder to discharge gays from the military, calling the changes a matter of "common sense and common decency." Gates announced new guidelines for how the Pentagon carries out the 1993 law banning gays from serving openly in the military – rules which essentially put higher-ranking officers in charge of discharge proceedings and impose tougher requirements for evidence used against gays.
Calif. voters could legalize pot in Nov. election
When California voters head to the polls in November, they will decide whether the state will make history again - this time by legalizing the recreational use of marijuana for adults. The state was the first to legalize medicinal marijuana use, with voters passing it in 1996. Since then, 14 states have followed California's lead, even though marijuana remains illegal under federal law.
Fatah proud of women fighters, Martyrs, and Virgin Mary
The following is the Fatah Communications and Education Authority statement in honor of International Women's Day from the official Fatah website: "If we are proud of the holiness of our land, then we are proud and pride ourselves that the first and most important holy woman among the nations and peoples is from the holy land: The Virgin Mary - the woman of love and peace - is of the nation of Palestine, whose roots are grounded in the depths of history. Our movement takes note of its pride in all the women Shahidas (Martyrs), prisoners, Palestinian fighters, who have become a model of sacrifice and a school that teaches the meaning of giving and of sacrifice."
Kadhafi hosts first Arab summit in bid to 'rescue' Jerusalem
Libya's maverick leader Moamer Kadhafi hosts his first Arab summit this weekend that aims to "rescue" Jerusalem as Israel defies international calls for a settlement freeze in the Holy City. The Saturday-Sunday summit in Sirte is also expected to home in on Sudan where President Omar al-Beshir, although faced with an international arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Darfur, is seeking re-election. The Israeli-Palestinian peace process has already dominated the runup to the summit amid calls for both the Arab world's pro-Western and radical leaders to set aside feuding and unite against Israel.
Iran urges West to punish Israel over 'settlements'
Iran on Thursday urged the West to take action against Israel over the Jewish state's decision to build more houses in east Jerusalem.
Israeli prime minister takes stand
A conservative activist and former presidential candidate is praising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for making it clear to the United States that Jerusalem is not a settlement, but the capital of Israel.
Powerful quake felt in Philippine capital
The US Geological Survey said the quake had a magnitude of 6.1, with its epicentre located 137 kilometres (85 miles) southwest of Manila and at a depth of 72 kilometres.
Assad: Syria committed to peace, but has no faith in Israel
Syria is committed to seeking peace with Israel but has no faith in the present Israeli government, President Bashar al-Assad said on Wednesday, after a war of words between the two sides. "War is the worst solution. We must continue to seek peace. Does this mean that we have hope in the current Israeli government? No," Assad told the Lebanese television station al-Manar, which is owned by the Shi'ite movement Hezbollah.
GOP Lawmaker Darrell Issa Poised to Call for Special Prosecutor to Investigate White House
Rep. Darrell Issa, the top Republican on the House Oversight committee, told CBS News Wednesday that he will call for a special prosecutor to investigate the White House if it does not address Rep. Joe Sestak's claim that he was offered a federal job in exchange for dropping out of the Pennsylvania Senate primary. "If the public doesn't receive a satisfactory answer, the next step would be to call for a special prosecutor, which is well within the statute," Issa (pictured) told Hotsheet.
US health bill sent back for new House vote
The landmark US healthcare reform bill must be sent back to the House of Representatives for approval after two issues were raised by Republicans. During an all-night voting session, two points relating to student loans were found to violate Senate procedure, said an aide to the Senate majority leader. They were described as "relatively minor provisions".
EU prepares new bank data deal with US
A new deal allowing American investigators to monitor European bank transactions in the search for terrorist funding could be concluded by summer, the European Commission has said while presenting its negotiation mandate. "The Americans want to start negotiations immediately, and we have good hopes that we might be able to finalise this by the summer," EU home affairs commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said on Wednesday...
UN site posts organ harvesting claim
Allegations that Israel harvests Palestinian organs have re-surfaced and are posted on the UN Human Rights Council Web site in the form of a statement written by an NGO. The International Organization for the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination [EAFORD] accused Israel of "ethnic cleansing and massacres" before it moved on to the issue of what it called "dead, kidnapped and killed Palestinians." "Their [Palestinian] human organs, as reported in the press, can be a source of immense wealth through illegal trafficking in the world market," wrote EAFORD.
Israel pledges to launch talks
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his staff worked furiously with US officials on Wednesday to put together a document outlining Israeli commitments and obligations to launch proximity talks with the Palestinians, after two hours of meetings between Netanyahu and US President Barack Obama failed to resolve disagreements between the two countries. The Israeli effort seemed aimed at garnering goodwill from the Americans after a White House meeting that appeared to do little to dissipate recent tensions between the two allies.
