Assassination of prominent Lebanese politician shocks Beirut
Mohammed Chatah former finance minister and U S ambassador was killed in a downtown Beirut bombing as he left a meeting of pro Syrian rebel politicians. the blast also killed his bodyguard and at least four bystanders damaging storefronts and condominia, ten cars ablaze. the target was a moderate technocrat and vocal opponent of Bashar al Assad and Hezbollah reflecting Lebanon s divided politics amid Syria conflict.
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Snow Dragon Fails To Free Antarctic Ship In Heavy Ice
The Chinese icebreaker Snow Dragon, among three cutters, reached within seven miles of the Russian MV Akademik Shokalskiy but had to retreat as sea ice thickened. The ship, stuck since Christmas Eve, carries 74 scientists and crew with weeks of supplies. France's L Astrolabe also failed to break through. In Kenya, South Sudan leaders agreed to end hostilities with rebels, but the ceasefire prospects dim as Machar’s representative was not invited and he questioned truce feasibility.
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Protester killed as Bangkok violence escalates amid Thai crisis
In Bangkok an anti-government protester was killed and two wounded near a protest camp as Thailand's political crisis deepens. The attack came after the army chief warned against dragging the military into the conflict but did not rule out a coup. The unrest follows months of bitter factional clashes in a nation key to U S security and Asia's economy.
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Should I make faith based New Year resolutions
A writer argues against generic resolutions and suggests a single faith centered aim for the new year. Focus on worship and attention to God, believing that dwelling on the divine transforms behavior naturally. The piece notes that self directed improvement often fades and promotes seeking divine influence instead.
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Engagement of Allison Hoeme to John Sebelius in Lawrence
Topeka couple Mike and Kaye Hoeme announce the engagement of their daughter Allison Brooke Hoeme to John McCall Sebelius of Lawrence. Allie, KU graduate in American Studies, works as a marketing specialist for The World Company in Lawrence. John is the son of former Governor Kathleen Sebelius and K. Gary Sebelius, with an RISD BFA and KU MFA. He owns Gillius Inc. in Lawrence and exhibits his films and paintings. A May 2014 wedding in Lawrence is planned.
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Questions on faith sent to Ijworld religion columnists
Readers are invited to submit questions about faith and spiritual issues to the religion columnists at Ijworld.com. The request emphasizes thoughtful inquiries on beliefs practices and contemporary religious topics for column consideration.
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Audrey Pope and Justin Trowbridge Engage in Lawrence KS
Audrey Michelle Pope and Justin Tyler Trowbridge announce their engagement in Lawrence Kansas. Audrey holds a BS in Human Services from Washburn University and is pursuing a MS in clinical social work while working at Wyandotte Mental Health Center and coaching sports. Justin is an Iraq war veteran and Douglas County Corrections Officer also working as a KSHAA basketball official and pursuing law enforcement. The couple met in 2007 and plan an August 2014 wedding at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Lawrence.
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