Aaron J. Leichman

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  Jul 20, 2009

  Prolonged Droughts Add to Woes of Millions in East Africa

  Prolonged drought conditions in East Africa have caused successive crop failure and depleted livestock herds, leaving millions vulnerable to hunger, reported a joint ministry of the two largest Lutheran denominations in the United States.

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  Jul 18, 2009

  World Vision Shifts Focus as IDP Homecoming Gains Momentum in Pakistan

  With more and more of the some two million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Pakistan's northwest returning home to their villages and homes, Global relief giant World Vision is emphasizing the need to ensure that the displaced are returning voluntarily and the need for sustained security and safety in areas of return.

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  Jul 9, 2009

  Obama Intends to Nominate Francis Collins to Lead NIH

  President Obama announced Wednesday his intent to nominate physician-geneticist Francis S. Collins as director of the National Institutes of Health, the nation\'s premier medical research organization.

• Jul 6, 2009

  Hundreds Kick Off Calvin Quincentenary Celebration in Geneva

  Calvin 500, an international Quincentenary celebration of the 500th anniversary of John Calvin\'s birth, opened Sunday at St. Pierre Cathedral in the old town of Geneva.

• Jul 5, 2009

  Philippine Church Bomb Kills at Least 5, Injures Over 30

  At least five people were killed and 30 injured Sunday following an explosion outside a Catholic church in Cotabato City, Philippines.

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  Jul 3, 2009

  Sanford Tragedy a Cautionary Tale for Christians, Says Colson

  A prominent evangelical leader is urging Christians to see the tragedy surrounding South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford as a \"cautionary tale\" and to break away from acts – big or small – that \"betray\" the Lord.

• Jun 30, 2009

  Missionary Group Praises Indian Gov't for Stance on Anti-Conversion

  The leader of Gospel for Asia has gladly welcomed the Indian Central Government\'s plans to stand in the way of anti-conversion bills that are currently making their way through different state governments.

• Jun 30, 2009

  High Court Refuses to Hear Bible Club Case

  The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stop a school district from blocking a group of Christian students from forming a Bible club on campus.

• Jun 27, 2009

  USCIRF Calls for Justice in Egypt Following Anti-Christian Attacks

  Egyptian authorities have released from custody all suspects who were arrested earlier this week following attacks targeting Coptic Orthodox Christians in a small Egyptian village.\'a\' \"a\'s b\"

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  Jun 27, 2009

  U.S. House Passes 'Historic' Energy Bill

  After months of negotiations and days of intense bargaining among Democrats, the American Clean Energy Security (ACES) Act passed the House 219-212.