Lawrence D. Jones

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• Mar 23, 2011

  Court: No Gay Marriages During Prop. 8 Appeal

  A U.S. appeals court ruled Wednesday that Proposition 8 will remain in effect while the issue is under appeal in the legal system.

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  Mar 23, 2011

  Obama Calls on UN to Support Gay Rights

  The Obama administration on Tuesday called on the United Nations Human Rights Council to fight discrimination against gays and lesbians around the world.

• Mar 18, 2011

  European Court Upholds Crucifixes in Public Schools

  The European Court of Human Rights ruled Friday that public schools in Italy can continue to display crucifixes in the classrooms.

• Feb 18, 2011

  Anti-Government Protests Turn Violent in the Middle East

  Libyan security forces shot and killed at least 24 protesters during Thursday's "Day of Anger" protests, according to a human rights group.

• Feb 16, 2011

  South Korea Accused of Targeting Missions Work in Islamic Nations

  Missionaries from South Korea believe they are the target of new regulations that would revoke passports from those who commit illegal activities abroad

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  Feb 15, 2011

  Ground Zero Church Sues NY Authorities over Stalled Rebuild

  The Greek Orthodox church ruined in the Sept. 11 attacks alleges in a lawsuit filed Monday that local authorities reneged on a rebuilding agreement near its original site by Ground Zero.

• Feb 10, 2011

  Ky. Senate Passes Bill to Teach Bible in Public Schools

  The Kentucky Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would add Bible classes to the curriculum in public schools. Students would be able to take a Bible course as a social studies elective

• Feb 4, 2011

  School Reverses Ban on 'Jesus' Talent Show Song

  An elementary school in Southern California that originally prohibited a fifth-grader from performing to a Christian rock song at his school's talent show because the song mentioned "Jesus" too many times has reversed its decision.

• Feb 3, 2011

  Entrepreneur Accuses Bishop Eddie Long of 'Character Assassination'

  The entrepreneur mentioned in the recent YouTube video appeal by Bishop Eddie Long has issued a statement responding to the charge that he and City Capital have not returned $ 1 million in investments to members of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.

• Jan 31, 2011

  Bishop Eddie Long Makes YouTube Appeal for $1 Million Refund

  Just days after making his first media appearance since four young men accused him of sexual misconduct, Bishop Eddie Long appeared in a YouTube video making an appeal to City Capital and Ephren Taylor to return the $1 million in investments made by members of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church.