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Iraqi Christian Radio Reaches Millions Amid ISIS Threat

2015-08-16T10:54:00.000-07:00

WASHINGTON -- Iraq is considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians. Some two-thirds of its once large Christian population have fled the country in the past 12 years alone. And even in cities not controlled by ISIS, like Baghdad, Islamic jiahdists have placed a bullseye on the backs of believers in Jesus. Most of Baghdad's Christians have fled the endless violence. But one Iraqi pastor has not only stayed behind -- he's leading Iraq's first Christian radio station. "When we started this project, it was a pioneering project," Pastor Maher Fouad told CBN News. "No one ever applied for a radio station in the history of Iraq, especially a Christian radio station." Pastor Maher leads Baghdad's New Testament Baptist Church. He told CBN News he founded 102.9 FM in Baghdad a decade ago to reach Iraqis with the Gospel. "During the time, violence was a major problem in Baghdad, with the sounds of explosions and car bombs," Pastor Maher said. "And out of all these radio stations that broadcast violence and negative news, our radio station appeared broadcasting the Gospel and the Good News of Jesus Christ." Since then, the violence hasn't stopped -- and neither has Pastor Maher. The station's daily programing now reaches up to 8 million people in and around Baghdad. "I pray publicly on our radio station so all the Iraqis will hear it." he said. "Not only Christians but also Muslims call us live on the air requesting that we pray for them." His bold stance has brought countless death threats -- and with ISIS declaring war on Christians, things have only become more dangerous. "The situation here in Baghdad is not only bad, it is very bad," Pastor Maher told CBN News. "When ISIS occupied Ramadi, we became in danger because Ramadi is not very far away from Baghdad. On one side, we have ISIS threatening us. And the second danger we face is from car bombs and explosions." But Pastor Maher remains on the air and he's spreading the message beyond Baghdad. In 2010, with the help of U.S.-based High Adventure Ministries, he established another Christian radio station in Basra, in southern Iraq. That station can be heard as far away as neighboring Kuwait and Iran. "We rejoice because many, many people are listening and receiving the message and are responding to the message of the Gospel," Pastor Maher said. In the meantime, he says he has no plans to leave Iraq. "The Lord protected us," he declared. "And I believe the Lord will protect us also in the coming days." Web page converted to PDF with the PDFmyURL PDF creation API! 5 He says thousands of Iraqi Christian refugees need aid -- and he's praying the U.S. government and the American Church will step up to help as ISIS continues to wreak havoc.

2014-08-09T15:41:00.009-07:00

Under current law, a large share of tax benefits for retirement saving accrues to high-income employees. We simulate the short- and long-term effect of three policy options for flattening tax incentives and increasing retirement savings for low- and middle-income workers. Our results show that reducing 401(k) contribution limits increases taxes for high-income taxpayers; expanding the saver's credit raises saving incentives and lower taxes for low- and middle-income taxpayers; and replacing the exclusion for retirement saving contributions with a 25 percent refundable credit benefits primarily low- and middle-income taxpayers, and raises taxes and reduces retirement assets for high-income taxpayers.
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Even if you don't have long distance, you can be billed for toll calls: Plain Dealing

2014-08-09T15:41:00.007-07:00

Here's a simple trick to help you identify which landline calls will cost you money.
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Gold News A Chinese Gold Standard

2014-08-09T15:41:00.005-07:00

Gold News: ; Gold News; A Chinese Gold Standard . By Star from Bloomery, West Virginia It is interesting to see China get involved in gold. It makes me wonder if 10 years from now gold will be the new oil. Everyone around the world will be fighting for gold. By that time, maybe China will have all the gold, ...
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Hang Seng Surges 1.7%, Shanghai Up on Energy Stocks

2014-08-09T15:41:00.003-07:00

Stocks in Hong Kong and Shanghai increased after investors shrugged off the latest bank reserve tightening. China energy stocks gained after crude oil prices increased. Kweichow Moutai Co, China’s largest liquor maker said 2010 net rose 17%.
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2014-08-09T15:41:00.001-07:00

Since George Steinbrenner died last week, the Boss has gotten a lot of press -- for returning the Yankees to their winning ways, for ushering in an era of big spending in sports and for amassing a reputation as one of baseball's most vilified owners. But there's another element of the Boss's life...

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Obama: 'We tortured some folks'

2014-08-09T15:40:00.015-07:00

A CNN panel reacts to President Barack Obama admitting that the U.S. has implemented torture methods in the past.

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Guinea shuts borders with Sierra Leone, Liberia in bid to halt Ebola

2014-08-09T15:40:00.013-07:00

CONAKRY (Reuters) - Guinea closed its borders with Sierra Leone and Liberia on Saturday in a bid to halt the spread of an Ebola epidemic that has killed nearly 1,000 people in the three countries this year.

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2014-08-09T15:40:00.011-07:00

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Flyers to be screened for Ebola at Mangalore airport

2014-08-09T15:40:00.009-07:00

State Health Minister U T Khader appealed to the public to postpone all journeys to the ebola-infected countries.
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Technology to promote transparency around land acquisitions

2014-08-09T15:40:00.007-07:00

This short, desk-top study investigates and reviews how technology is being used in developing countries to promote transparency around land acquisitions. This includes reactive solutions to identify and highlight what land acquisitions have taken place and proactive solutions that promote and protect land rights from future land acquisitions.

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2014-08-09T15:40:00.005-07:00

SEC Obtains Settlements in $150 Million EB-5 Immigrant Investor Offering Fraud
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Africa’s Jihadists, On Their Way

2014-08-09T15:40:00.003-07:00

Extremism flourishes amid poor governance
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Nine surrogate babies found in Bangkok condominium: police

2014-08-09T15:40:00.001-07:00

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai authorities are investigating the discovery of nine surrogate babies in a Bangkok condominium who are believed to share the same Japanese biological father, police said on...

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Patterns of Abuse, Patterns of Approval

2014-08-09T15:39:00.007-07:00

New York Magazine’s much-loved “approval matrix” is about to hit the airwaves. The magazine’s editor Adam Moss and comedian Neal Brennan, the show’s host, discuss the new TV show. Plus: a new report describes a culture of abuse at Riker’s Island; why some people do just fine with only five hours of sleep a night; and a look at how improvements in gay rights have shifted the sexual identities of straight people.

Dollar rally here to stay as improving U.S. economy stirs rate hike debate

2014-08-09T15:39:00.005-07:00

LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar's rally looks set to continue, according to a Reuters poll, as the U.S. economy is picking up smartly and raising market speculation about how soon the Fed will have to lift interest rates.

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2014-08-09T15:39:00.003-07:00

НЬЮ-ЙОРК – Традиционные системы здравоохранения переживают не лучшие времена. В странах ОЭСР дорогостоящие больницы и клиники являются преобладающим видом медицинских услуг и на них приходится 97% расходов США на здравоохранение. Эти системы с трудом справляются с такими проблемами, как ценовые…

2014-08-09T15:39:00.001-07:00

Nomura Asset Management on Wednesday announced an alliance with Bridge Capital Asset Management Co., a Tokyo-based hedge fund incubation firm.
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Maneka Gandhi lends support to Akshay's 'Entertainment'

2014-08-09T15:38:00.007-07:00

Akshay, who turned up late for the event citing poor health, said he would be happy if anyone ends up adopting a dog after watching this film.
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Tech Stocks: Apple, Microsoft on the rise with earnings on tap

2014-08-09T15:38:00.005-07:00

Apple and Microsoft, two of the biggest names in the tech sector, saw their shares rise as investors await their earnings reports.
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Alliance Trust's Katherine Garrett-Cox under pressure for change

2014-08-09T15:38:00.003-07:00

Brewin Dolphin's interest in examining a change of management at Alliance Trust cannot be ignored.

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Video: Home Security Systems Are Wise Investments

2014-08-09T15:38:00.001-07:00

Home security systems are designed to protect you and your family. Installing home security cameras and other devices improve your security. Finding the best home security system for your home can be tricky but there are many options available. Look for home security systems that offer the most protection for the best value and protect your assets.
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4 bank fixed deposits where there is no penalty on breaking the deposit before maturity

2014-08-09T15:37:00.017-07:00

Most of the banks levy a penalty of as much as 1 per cent on breaking a fixed deposit (FD) before maturity. However, select banks and select fixed deposit schemes of these banks do not attract a penalty of one per
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El Paso Community Foundation Grants

2014-08-09T15:37:00.015-07:00

Grants to organizations that work in the areas of arts, education, environment/animals, health, disabilities, human services, and economic development. Geographic coverage: West Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Chihuahua, Mexico. --
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Plakataktion zum WEF

2014-08-09T15:37:00.013-07:00

Auf unserem nächtlichen Spaziergang durch Zureich vom 23. auf den 24.01 haben wir an unterschiedlichen Stellen unsere Spuren im Zusammenhang mit dem diesjährigen World Economic Forum in Davos hinterlassen.
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