• July 13, 2001
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    Iraqi Convert Couple Stranded
    A witness of a Christian friend from his hometown finally hit home. It was some 18 months later when he made a commitment of his heart and will to Christ

    July 22, Compass
    Iraqi Convert Couple Stranded
  • July 12, 2001
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    English-language textbooks 'must comply with Islamic beliefs'
    A pupil in the United Arab Emirites crossed out a comprehension passage in his English textbook on the basis that it was against Islamic beliefs.
    The teacher decided to drop it from the dictation text.

    Sharjah, By Doaa Zeitoun, Gulf News, 10-07-2001
    English-language textbooks 'must comply with Islamic beliefs'
  • June 11, 2001
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    U.S. Clerics: End Iraq Sanctions
    A group of American religious leaders called this week for an end to U.N. sanctions against Iraq and said a U.S.-British plan to amend them would do little to alleviate the Iraqi people's suffering.

    By CHERYL WITTENAUER, Associated Press Writer
  • May 02, 2001
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    Iraqi Christians to Hold Peace Congress
    Patriarch of Bablyon, Raphael Bidawidqi: Peace conference will focus on church's contribution to bringing peace to the world, and particularly to Iraq

    Tehran Times,Sunday, April 29, 2001
    Iraqi Christians to Hold Peace Congress
  • April 11, 2001
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    Deporting the missionaries who were jailed for proselytizing
    The three American Missionaries who had been detained for three weeks in the United Arab Emirates for distributing Christian materials were released from jail and deported early this week
    Atlanta Journal,10th April,2001, Rebecca McCarthy - Staff
    Deporting the missionaries who were jailed for proselytizing
  • April 11, 2001
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    Preacher puts his life at risk to convert British Muslims
    A Preacher from Iran has begun a campaign to convert Muslims in Britain to Christianity
    Daily Telegraph,10th April,2001, By Victoria Combe, Religion Correspondent
  • April 04, 2001
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    Fatwa against Kuwaiti singer
    A Religious edict by Saudi Arabian Clerics condemns Kuwaiti Pop Singer to death for "insulting the Koran"

    Monday, 2 April, 2001, 07:39 GMT 08:39 UK
    Fatwa against Kuwaiti singer
  • March 22, 2001
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    US missionaries 'arrested in Dubai'
    Three American missionaries have been arrested for allegedly distributing materiel promoting Christianity in Dubai.
    BBC News, Wednesday, 21 March, 2001
    US missionaries 'arrested in Dubai'
  • March 21, 2001
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    Saudis to stamp out Pokemon

    Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah said Pokemon encouraged gambling as well as carrying religious symbols that "represented Zionism, Christianity and Free Masonry".
    By the BBC's Caroline Hawley, March 29, 2001
  • March 16, 2001
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    Khatami calls for coexistence with Christians in Russia
    Khatami: Muslims and followers of other religions should observe coexistence with Orthodox christians and work for development and progress of Russia. Tehran Times,15th March 2001