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Thursday, July 5, 2012

NYTimes: In Close Vote, Presbyterian Church Rejects Divesting in Firms That Aid Israeli Occupation

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted to replace the divestment measure with a resolution to encourage "positive investment" in the occupied territories. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/06/us/presbyterian-church-wont-divest-in-firms-aiding-occupation.html


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AP Mobile: UN council threatens sanctions on Mali fighters

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UN council threatens sanctions on Mali fighters

thumbnailUNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council threatened sanctions against Islamist fighters in northern Mali and condemned the destruction of sacred tombs in the ancient city of Timbuktu, but did not authorize an intervention force in a resolution passed Thursday. The council also warned of a worsening humanitarian situation and increasing cases of hostage-taking by terrorists in the landlocked...

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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Tech is getting more gay-friendly

http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/03/tech/social-media/facebook-gay-marriage-icons/index.html?c=tech


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Sunday, July 1, 2012

The 'Busy' Trap - NYTimes.com

Important thoughts...

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/30/the-busy-trap/


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BBC E-mail: Attacks renewed on Timbuktu tombs

Islamist rebels occupying the ancient city of Timbuktu in Mali have vowed to smash every mausoleum, in the face of international protests.

** Attacks renewed on Timbuktu tombs **

Islamist rebels occupying the ancient city of Timbuktu in Mali vow to smash every mausoleum, in the face of international protests.

< http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-18665522 >


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Valentine's Day Across the Muslim World (2012)