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After Brutal Beating of Jewish Student, President Offers Condemnation

August 31, 2005

Source: Haaretz

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/619129.html

On August 31, 2005 Haaretz reported, "President Viktor Yushchenko condemned the brutal beating of a Jewish student in the Ukrainian capital, and ordered officials to take personal control of the case. The student, who was not identified, remained in a coma after being attacked by seven young men Sunday night near the Central Synagogue School in Kiev, where the student studied. Jewish leaders said the attack...

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Hindu Values Promoted in 3-Day London Convention

August 31, 2005

Source: Yahoo! News/ANI

http://in.news.yahoo.com/050831/139/5zxre.html

On August 31, 2005 Asian News International reported, "Members of Britain's Hindu community are holding a three-day convention in London to promote the values and faith of Hinduism. The event includes educational, recreational, and social activities for all ages, and teaches the essentials of living a moral, spiritual and cultural life through Hindu principles. Around 400 members of Britain's Hindu...

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Muslim Chaplains Gather in Chicago to Discuss Challenges, Strategies

August 30, 2005

Source: IslamOnline.net

http://www.islam-online.net/English/News/2005-08/30/article08.shtml

On August 30, 2005 IslamOnline.net reported, "Brining together chaplains from across the United States, the annual conference of Muslim Chaplains opens Tuesday, August 30, in Chicago to discuss common challenges and map out the future. The three-day event will be attended by Muslim chaplains working with hospitals, universities, the Armed Forces, and federal and...

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Muslim Leaders to Speak at Bangor Cathedral

August 30, 2005

Source: The Muslim News

http://www.muslimnews.co.uk/news/news.php?article=9822

On August 30, 2005 The Muslim News reported, "A policeman and religious leader will become the first Muslim to take a service at a North Wales cathedral. Moroccan-born PC Mohammed al-Arabi Lachiri regularly leads Friday prayers at Bangor's Islamic Centre, attracting Muslim worshippers from Anglesey and Gwynedd. The Llangefni-based officer is now taking up an offer to take the pulpit...

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Modesto County Lawyer Questions Legality of Christian Prayers Before City Council Meetings

August 30, 2005

Source: The Modesto Bee

http://www.modbee.com/local/story/11151123p-11904665c.html

On August 30, 2005 The Modesto Bee reported, "An attorney says the long-standing practice of invoking Jesus Christ in prayers before Modesto City Council meetings offends other faiths and violates constitutional law separating church and state.

While Richard Herman, a Modesto criminal defense lawyer, supports the idea of prayer at government meetings, specific Christian...

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