Britain Passes Iraq Resolution
Prime Minister Tony Blair's Labor Party gave him a hard-fought vote of confidence on Iraq Monday, passing a resolution supporting the use of force against Saddam Hussein if all else fails and if the United Nations supports it. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.

Earthquake Rattles Western France
An earthquake shook the Brittany coast in western France on Monday, rattling homes and sending panicked people into the streets. There were no reports of injuries or serious damage. :: This AP report is submitted for your quake (Matthew 24:7) files.

Canadian Teacher Accused of Sex With Student, 15
Canadian police charged a 40-year-old teacher with sexual exploitation and harassment on Monday, alleging she had a relationship with one of her high school students, then stalked him after it ended. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.

Dow Ends Down 110; Nasdaq Falls 27
News of frail consumer spending started another stock selloff by investors Tuesday, producing a second day of triple-digit declines in the Dow Jones industrials to cap a dismal third quarter for Wall Street. :: This AP report is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.

How Future Computers Will Change E-Commerce
Server technology improvements are poised to turbocharge the way companies run their e-commerce operations, ranging from the way they process transactions to the methods they use to snag new sales. In the not-so-distant future -- perhaps even next year -- consumers could begin to see results of this transformation as hardware processing power increases and more companies incorporate broadband capabilities into their servers. :: This News Factor report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.

Intelligence Study Raises Estimate of AIDS Spread
A government intelligence panel estimates that by the end of this decade the growth of AIDS infections in five populous countries, including India and China, may dwarf the current epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa and outstrip current worst-case. This Washington Post is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.

Israel Withdraws From Arafat's HQ
Israel bowed to U.N. demands and U.S. pressure Sunday, pulling troops and tanks out through the barbed wire that encircles Yasser Arafat's headquarters. The Palestinian leader said the move was only "cosmetic." :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Coalition Forces Hit Iraqi Radar
Coalition aircraft patrolling Iraq's southern "no-fly" zone struck a mobile radar installation near Basra Sunday, along with a missile site in Qalat Sikur. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Turkish Police Say Seized Uranium Weighs 140 Grams
A Turkish police official said on Sunday the amount of uranium recently seized by officers was around 5 ounces and did not weigh 33 lbs as initially reported. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.

Australian Farmers Battle Two-Year Drought
Outback farmer Bill Finlayson has been waiting for rain for two years. The second-generation farmer's once green paddocks have turned into sun-cracked wasteland, thousands of sheep have been sold or are dying and his last store of water runs out in six weeks. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your fearsome events (Luke 21:11) files.

U.S. Forces Building Up Around Iraq
U.S. Marines rode massive green hovercraft last week onto the Kuwaiti shore. But instead of assaulting hostile Iraqi troops, they joined Kuwaiti allies for a three-week exercise in the desert. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Iraq Rejects Disarmament Plan
Iraq defiantly rejected a U.S.-British plan Saturday for the United Nations to force President Saddam Hussein to disarm and open his palaces for weapons searches, warning the Baghdad would stage a fierce defense if the allies attacked. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

IMF Ordered to Address Debt Crises
Finance leaders directed the International Monetary Fund on Saturday to develop a dramatic new approach to resolving debt crises that have engulfed countries from Asia to South America. :: This AP report is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) files.

Lebanon's Hizbollah Marks Uprising in Mass Rally
Chanting "death to Israel, death to America," tens of thousands of people marched through Beirut on Friday in a Hizbollah rally to mark the second anniversary of the Palestinian revolt against Israeli occupation. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

U.S. Says Jets Hit Iraq Targets South of Baghdad
U.S. and British jets bombed two Iraqi surface-to-air missile sites south of the capital Baghdad after Iraqi forces fired on Western aircraft, a Pentagon spokesman said on Friday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

G7 Chiefs to Strike Delicate Balance
Finance ministers from the world's rich nations will on Friday express concern about the impact of war fears on confidence while affirming their faith that the global recovery should keep rolling very slowly ahead, European sources said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) files.

Pakistan Christians Demand Protection
Angry and frightened after another deadly attack, Christians took to the streets Thursday demanding protection from Islamic militants believed behind the massacre of seven Christian charity workers who were bound, gagged and shot execution-style in their office. :: This AP report is submitted for your persecution (Matthew 24:8) files.

Bush Team Charges Iraq with Al Qaeda Ties
The Bush administration charged on Thursday that Iraq has maintained close contacts with al Qaeda members, including training related to chemical weapons, as progress was reported in Congress toward a resolution authorizing military force against Baghdad. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Isidore Swamps Gulf Coast With Rain
Tropical Storm Isidore blew ashore Thursday with near hurricane-force wind, spinning off tornadoes, swamping the Gulf Coast with 15 inches of rain and knocking out power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses. :: This AP report is submitted for your fearsome events (Luke 21:11) files.

Nokia Unveils 3rd-Generation Phone
Nokia, the world's largest cell phone maker, on Thursday unveiled its first "third-generation" handset, which has a camera so users can view and edit video clips and send them to another phone or an e-mail address. :: This AP report is submitted for your world community and global village files (Rev 11:9).

Iraq Condemns Strike on Airport
Iraq said a U.S. airstrike hit its civilian airport in the southern port city of Basra. The announcement did not mention casualties. This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed(Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

World Hawks and Doves Face Showdown Over Iraq
Britain's dossier charging Iraq with developing weapons of mass destruction pushed world leaders closer to a showdown on Wednesday, with hawks saying it proved the need to confront Baghdad, and doves scrambling to avoid war. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Christians in Pakistan Targeted
Gunmen entered the offices of a Christian welfare organization in the southern port city of Karachi on Wednesday, tied workers to their chairs and shot each in the head, officials said. At least seven people were killed and another was critically injured. :: This AP report is submitted for your persecution (Matthew 24:8) files.

U.S. to Test Air Traveler ID
Airports in Los Angeles and Philadelphia are among proposed test sites for transportation ID cards that could be issued to travelers, allowing them to pass easily through security checks. :: This AP report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.

U.S., Israel Could Face Showdown Over Iraq
Barring a massive number of Israeli casualties from an Iraqi strike, senior US administration officials appear united in their opposition to an Israeli counter-strike on Baghdad. :: This Jerusalem Post report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Motorola Unveils New Location Chip
Wireless technology giant Motorola Inc. MOT.N unveiled on Tuesday a new chip with location pinpointing technology that is small enough to fit into a wristwatch. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.

U.S. Taking Steps to Ready Forces for Iraq Fighting
Mobilizing for a possible attack on Iraq, American commanders have taken many steps to prepare and deploy their forces, Defense Department and military officials say. :: This New York Times report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Transparent Token is Cryptographic Key
A transparent token the size of a postage stamp and costing just a penny to make can be used to generate an immensely powerful cryptographic key...The team created tokens containing hundreds of glass beads, each a few hundred micrometres in diameter, set in a block of epoxy one centimetre square and 2.5 mm thick. These are "read" by shining a laser beam of a particular wavelength through the token....One future use of the tokens could see them being embedded into credit cards. :: This New Scientist report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13: 16-18) files.

Aurora Season Begins
Northern autumn began today at 55 minutes past midnight EDT (Sept. 23rd at 0455 UT), which means "aurora season" is officially underway. Scientists aren't certain of all the reasons why, but there are more geomagnetic storms during autumn than other times of year. Already this month three such storms have triggered auroras visible as far south as the Carolinas in the United States. Some were so bright they cast shadows! It's an auspicious beginning to one of the loveliest times of year. :: This NASA Science News report is submitted for your signs in the heavens (Luke 21:11) files.

Blogs4Christ
I've started a new e-mail list called Blogs4Christ. I know, e-mail is so 20th Century, but I am hoping that it will be a way to build community among Christian bloggers. Many of you read each others blogs and comment on each others blogs, but I thought e-mail would be a good way to generate another level of community. The list is hosted by Yahoo Groups and I expect that we will discuss pretty much anything related to blogging, like how to promote your blog, installing commenting systems, dealing with templates, dealing with Blogger.com outages, finding other blog hosts, and in general forming a behind the scenes community for Christian bloggers. If you would like to join, visit the link above or send an e-mail to blogs4christ-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Hope to see you on the list.

Israel Stops West Bank Demolition
Israel said it had stopped demolishing Yasser Arafat's West Bank headquarters Sunday, but would maintain a siege around the building and demand the surrender of the people inside. The move followed a day of protests against the siege that left five Palestinians dead. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Videotaped Mom Faces Assault Charges
A woman caught on videotape beating her child in a department store parking lot said Sunday she lost her temper because she was having a bad day. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files. :: This has to be a new low, I wonder if they will now call this the "bad day" defense?

Isidore Claims Mexico Deaths; Thousands Flee
Hurricane Isidore forced the evacuation of 70,000 people from Mexico's Yucatan on Sunday, as it slammed into the peninsula famous for its Mayan ruins and upscale beach resorts, unleashing driving rain and huge waves. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your fearsome events (Luke 21:11) files.

U.S. Senators Warn of Possible 'Arab-Israeli' War
Prominent members of the U.S. Congress warned on Sunday that a unilateral U.S. attack on Iraq could draw in Israel and lead to a wider Middle East war. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files. :: A war is coming that will reshape the Middle East, it is a war whose seeds were planted in the Gulf War, and a war whose resolution will contain the seeds of the next war, the Battle of Armageddon.

Israel Plants Flag in Arafat's HQ
Israeli soldiers planted the Star-of-David flag in Yasser Arafat's compound Saturday and demolished more of his besieged offices, prompting thousands of Palestinians to pour into the streets in the West Bank and Gaza Strip in protest. Four demonstrators were killed by army fire. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files. :: Go Israel!

Pentagon Delivers Iraq Plan to Bush
The Pentagon has delivered to President Bush a detailed set of options for using military force to remove Saddam Hussein from Iraq's presidency and neutralize his most dangerous weapons, a senior defense official said Saturday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Videotaped Mom: 'I'm Not a Monster'
A mother who was captured on videotape slapping and punching her 4-year-old daughter said Saturday she was wrong to hit her child, but said "I am not a monster." :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files. :: Right, once you get past her need to take out her anger on her daughter, I'm sure she is a very nice person.

Israel to Retaliate if Hit by Iraq - NY Times
The White House has been told by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon that his government plans to retaliate if Iraq attacks Israel, The New York Times reported in its Sunday editions. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6), battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20), and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files. :: Well, I hope so. I hope we see none of those calls for restraint from Cheney and Co. this time around.

Military Says Health Network Catches Outbreaks
A new U.S. military health surveillance network caught an outbreak of diarrhea at a Marine facility before doctors there were even aware of it, and could detect both sneak bioterror attacks and natural epidemics, one of the organizers said on Saturday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) and rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.

U.S. to Propose New NATO Quick Strike Force -Official
The United States will ask NATO in Warsaw next week to create a quick strike force of up to 20,000 troops to conduct military operations anywhere in the world, the Pentagon said on Friday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Israel Tightens Siege on Arafat
Israel tightened its siege on Yasser Arafat early Saturday, after blowing up or flattening nearly every building in his sprawling compound and enclosing him in offices surrounded by a deep trench and coils of barbed wire. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Taped Woman Expected to Surrender
A woman wanted in the videotaped beating of her 4-year-old daughter outside a department store will turn herself in to authorities in Chicago, a lawyer said Friday night. :: This AP report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files

Long-Lost Apollo Rocket Returns to Earth Orbit
A long-lost piece of an Apollo rocket has returned to Earth orbit after decades of racing around the Sun, the first time our planet has captured an object from solar orbit, astronomers said on Friday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your signs in the heavens (Luke 21:11) files.

Harvest Moon for Skywatchers, Birdwatchers and Farmers
The Full Moon of Saturday, Sept. 21 also carries the title of the Harvest Moon for those living in the Northern Hemisphere. :: This Space.com report is submitted for your signs in the moon (Luke 21:25) files.

U.S. Base in Afghanistan Attacked
Assailants fired rockets and small arms at a U.S. military outpost in southeastern Afghanistan on Friday, prompting the Americans to call in aircraft and bombs, the U.S. military said. No soldiers were killed or injured. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.

U.S. Says Internet Body Can Retain Authority
The U.S. Department of Commerce on Friday said it would allow a controversial Internet body, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, known as ICANN, to continue to oversee the online traffic system, but set a one-year deadline for the group to shape up its act. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.

Israeli Tanks Enter Arafat Compound
A Palestinian suicide bomber blew himself up on a crowded Tel Aviv bus killing five other people Thursday, and Israeli tanks roared back into Yasser Arafat's West Bank compound. The violence snuffed out hopes that after a six-week lull the conflict was winding down. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Report: U.S. Military Favors Feb. for Iraq Strike
U.S. military planners see February as the best time to start a war against Iraq and would depend greatly on defecting Iraqi troops to help topple Saddam Hussein, The Washington Times reported on Friday, citing senior defense officials. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Astronomers Find Theory-Affirming Evidence
Astronomers using a radio telescope at the South Pole reported on Thursday they had recorded a flicker of light from nearly 14 billion years ago that verifies most modern theory about the cosmos. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your signs in the stars (Luke 21:25) files. :: Let there be light.

Israeli Cop Killed By Suicide Bomber
Palestinians ended a six-week lull in attacks on Israelis Wednesday when a policeman died after challenging a suicide bomber and Palestinian militants killed a motorist and a settler in the West Bank. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

U.S., Britain Plan Iraq Resolution
Bucking an anti-war mood among their U.N. Security Council partners, the United States and Britain began crafting a toughly worded resolution Wednesday that would narrow the timetable for Iraqi compliance with weapons inspections and authorize force if Iraq fails to cooperate, diplomats said. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.

Israel Inoculates Emergency Workers
A hospital has begun inoculating emergency workers against smallpox in preparation for a possible attack by Iraq, officials said Wednesday, amid reports that sales of air filters, tranquilizers and bottled water are up across Israel. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) and pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.

Northern Lights Continue to Impress Lucky Viewers
Waves and ripples of otherworldly light continue to grace the night skies, leaving residents of the northern United States and Europe in awe. The multicolored Northern Lights appear to have revived two years beyond the peak in an 11-year cycle of activity that fuels them. :: This Space report is submitted for your signs in the heavens (Luke 21:11) and signs in the sun (Luke 21:25) files.

Great Powers Unveil Mideast Peace Plan
Top officials from the United Nations, United States, Russia and the European Union Tuesday called on Israel to withdraw its army from Palestinian territory occupied since the beginning of the Intifada on Sept. 28, 2000, by the middle of next year. :: This UPI report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.

Analysts See Intel Poised for Silicon 'Big Grab'
It's a land grab of microscopic proportions with billions of dollars at stake. Intel Corp. , the world's largest semiconductor maker, has promoted a vision that foresees high-speed connections just about everywhere, seamlessly linking almost every electronic device to the Internet and other networks. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.

Key Players Meet on Mideast Peace
The key global players trying to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict met Tuesday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, amid reports that a European Union plan for establishing a Palestinian state within three years was not acceptable to the United States. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with the many (Daniel 9:27) files.

Iraq Says It Robbed U.S. of Reason to Wage War
Iraq said Tuesday it had robbed the United States of any reason to wage war by agreeing to re-admit U.N. arms inspectors but U.S. and British officials were deeply suspicious of Saddam Hussein's latest move. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Iraq Agrees to Weapons Inspectors
Iraq agreed Monday to allow the unconditional return of U.N. weapons inspectors, a reversal coming days after President Bush warned Baghdad to comply with U.N. resolutions or face military action. The White House dismissed the offer as a tactical move. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

LA Babies Get Lifetime's Toxic Air in 2 Weeks-Study
A two-week-old baby in the Los Angeles area has already been exposed to more toxic air pollution than the U.S. government deems acceptable as a cancer risk over a lifetime, according to a report on Monday by an environmental campaign group. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.

Wireless Use to Nearly Double by 2006 - Study
Wireless usage in the United States will nearly double by 2006 from 2001 levels as more and more consumers use their cell phones to make calls that they previously made from traditional telephones, a study said on Monday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your wired world and global village (Rev 11:9) files.

Bush Talks About Palestinian State
In his first direct discussion with a Palestinian Authority official, President Bush said statehood is a prerequisite for ending Palestinian suffering, the official said Saturday...On Tuesday, the so-called Quartet — senior officials from the United States, the United Nations, the European Union and Russia — will meet in New York to review Palestinian reform efforts and progress toward an Israeli-Palestinian truce. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.

Climate Change Threatens London's Future - Report
Flooding as a result of global warming threatens one in every 13 British homes and could even erode London's role as a international commercial center, the Independent newspaper said on Sunday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.

FDA Warns Pennsylvania of Increase in Listeria
Federal authorities on Friday warned residents of Pennsylvania of an unexplained increase in cases of listeria monocytogenes, a food-borne bacteria that can cause severe illness. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.

Action Against Iraq Possible in January - Italy
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi met President Bush on Saturday and predicted afterward that action might be taken against Iraq in early 2003 if Baghdad continued to bar U.N. arms inspectors. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Strong Quake in India Kills 2
A strong earthquake hit India's southeast early Saturday, killing at least two people and damaging some homes on the Andaman islands, officials said. :: This AP report is submitted for your quake (Matthew 24:7) files.

World Warns Iraq to Obey UN or Face Consequences
Russia, Europe and Arab states piled pressure on Iraq on Friday to readmit U.N. arms inspectors, as key U.N. Security Council members discussed a deadline for Iraqi compliance to avert a U.S.-led war. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Voracious Black Holes Detected in Old Galaxies
Old galaxies huddled together in clusters were once dismissed as the rest homes of the cosmos, but scientists reported on Friday that many of them have massive black holes gobbling gas at their cores. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your signs in the stars (Luke 21:25) update.

Explosive HIV Epidemic Among Russian Drug Users
HIV screening of injecting drug users in one Russian town has revealed an "explosive" spread of the epidemic, a multinational team reports. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.

Summer of 2002 Is Hottest Since 1930s Dust Bowl
With nearly half the country reeling from a blistering drought, this summer is the hottest since the depression-stricken "Dust Bowl" era of the 1930s, U.S. government weather experts said on Friday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your fearsome events (Luke 21:11) files.

Taliban's Omar: No Rest Until U.S. Leaves Afghanistan
The Arabic al-Jazeera television said on Thursday it had received a statement from ousted Taliban leader Mullah Omar in which he vowed his group will not rest until it ousts U.S. forces from Afghanistan. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.

Israel Tanks Surround Gaza Town
Israeli tanks surrounded the Gaza town of Rafah on the Egyptian border early Friday, residents said, hours after tanks entered the West Bank town of Tulkarem. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Bush Demands That U.N. Confront Iraq
Raising the specter of war, President Bush told skeptical world leaders Thursday to confront the "grave and gathering danger" of Saddam Hussein's Iraq — or stand aside as the United States acts. Hesitant allies asked him not to go it alone. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

CDC Confirms West Nile Organs Link
Having confirmed that West Nile virus can be spread through organ transplants, federal health officials have found new evidence that it may be transmitted through blood transfusions as well. :: This AP report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.

Hubble Telescope Spies Rose-Like Nebula
Like a blooming rose, a nearby nebula glows pink and white in a new image released on Thursday by scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your signs in the stars (Luke 21:26) files.

Gulf War Syndrome Not All in the Mind - Research
Gulf War Syndrome is not all in the mind as some doubters have argued, according to new research by doctors in Britain. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.

Official: US Wants Israel Out on Iraq
The United States wants Israel to stay out of any military operation against Iraq, the Israeli army chief said. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Officials: Pentagon Steps Up Iraq War Planning
Gen. Tommy Franks, commander of the U.S. Central Command, presented updated war plans targeting Iraq in a Pentagon meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, CNN has learned. :: This CNN report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Antarctic Marine Life Vulnerable to Climate Change
Global warming is changing the life patterns of marine species in Antarctica as fast, if not faster than anyplace on Earth, say scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). Thousands of Antarctic marine species, adapted to constant temperatures for millions of years, now appear to be uniquely vulnerable in the face of predicted temperature change, new research reveals. :: This ENS report is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.

U.S. Military Sending Command Staff to Gulf
The U.S. military's Central Command will move up to 600 members of its headquarters staff from Florida to Qatar near Iraq for an exercise in November and is considering making that shift permanent, defense officials said on Wednesday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Iraq Calls on Arabs to Confront U.S.
In conflicting signals, a senior Iraqi official on Tuesday called on Arabs to rise and "confront" America, barely a day after another official said Iraq wanted to be a trade partner, not a battlefield foe, with the United States. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

U.S. Study Says All Clones Genetically Abnormal
Cloned mice have hundreds of abnormal genes, which explains why so many cloned animals die at or before birth and proves it would be irresponsible to clone a human being, scientists said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.

Israelis Want to Control Holy Site
The Israeli Security Cabinet decided Wednesday that Rachel's Tomb, a disputed West Bank site holy to both Jews and Muslims, would remain under Israeli control. :: This AP report is submitted for your files on the status of the Jerusalem holy sites (Daniel 9:27, Matthew 24:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:4).

Internet Becomes Global Shrine to Sept 11 Dead
The Internet became a globe-spanning memorial Wednesday, with condolences, poems, reflections, artwork and photos pouring onto the World Wide Web to commemorate the first anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks that killed more than 3,000 people in the United States. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your world community and global village (Rev 11:9) files.

Ex-Israel Premier, Hussein Talked
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Saddam Hussein communicated secretly with him in 1998 to ease worries about a possible Iraqi attack on Israel. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Bush Vows to Win War on Terrorism
President Bush stood beside a Pentagon rebuilt to mourn on this new Sept. 11 the murder of so many innocents a year ago and, in their memory, he commanded the United States military to victory in the war the terrorists began. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) files.

9-11: In memory, in renewal, in determination.

Iraq Calls on Arabs to Confront U.S
In conflicting signals, a senior Iraqi official on Tuesday called on Arabs to rise and "confront" America, barely a day after another official said Iraq wanted to be a trade partner, not a battlefield foe, with the United States. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Israel Leader: Iraq Likely to Strike
Saddam Hussein will probably attack Israel in response to a U.S. strike on Iraq, in which case Israel would "for certain" retaliate, Israel's president said Tuesday. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Bush to Ask U.N. For Help With Iraq
President Bush said Tuesday he will ask the United Nations "to deal with the problem" of Iraq and dispatched top members of his national security team to Capitol Hill to talk to skeptical lawmakers. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6), Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) and ten kings (Rev 17:12-14) files.

Israeli Troops Move Into N. Gaza
Israeli troops and armored vehicles moved into northern Gaza early Wednesday, residents said, taking control of one town and part of another. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Allied Airstrike Hits Iraq Facility
Allied aircraft struck Iraq for the third time in a week, bombing a military facility southeast of Baghdad Monday morning, defense officials said. :: This AP report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Pakistan Fears India Attack if U.S. Invades Iraq
Islamabad is worried that India may take advantage of any U.S.-led military assault on Iraq to quietly attack Pakistan, Pakistan's ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) files.

Arafat Condemns Terror Attacks
Yasser Arafat condemned terror attacks and promised to hold general elections in January, but in a rambling speech to the Palestinian parliament Monday he fell short of outlining clear steps against terror or agreeing to share some power with a prime minister. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Floods, Storms Kill 12 in S. France
Hundreds of soldiers backed by helicopters sped to France's southern region Monday to aid rescuers battling floods that killed at least 12 people and forced more than 1,000 others from their homes. :: This AP report is submitted for your fearsome events (Luke 21:11) files.

Sharon Upbeat on Palestinian Reform
In a rare note of optimism, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said preparations for a new Palestinian security apparatus, a key demand of the United States and Israel, should begin this month. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

U.S. Says Iraq Intensifying Bid for Nuclear Weapon
Iraq has been intensifying its bid for nuclear weapons with a global search for materials to make a nuclear bomb, U.S. officials said on Saturday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Bush: We Must Deal With SaddamPresident Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Saturday the world must act against Saddam Hussein, arguing that the Iraqi leader has defied the United Nations and reneged on promises to destroy weapons of mass destruction. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Microsoft, Allies Gear to Reshape Copyright Debate
An industry push to tighten security on personal computers could be either the salvation of electronic commerce or the bane of consumers, who view the Internet as their digital information playground. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.

Iraq Said Likely to Have Bioweapons
Despite its denials, Iraq probably possesses large stockpiles of nerve agents, mustard gas and anthrax, former U.N. inspectors say. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6), pestilence (Luke 21:11) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

U.S. Denies Report of Major Raid on Western Iraq
The Pentagon on Friday dismissed a British newspaper report that 100 U.S. and British warplanes conducted a major air raid against an airfield in western Iraq that could be a prelude to war. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

2 Brothers Guilty of Killing Father
A jury convicted 13- and 14-year-old brothers Friday of murdering their sleeping father and then setting fire to their home in hopes of covering up the crime. Hours later, it was announced that a second jury had acquitted a family friend of the same slaying. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.

China Raises Estimates of H.I.V.-AIDS Cases to 1 Million
China took significant steps today in facing up to its growing H.I.V.-AIDS epidemic, raising its estimate of the number infected to 1 million and saying that it would manufacture a full complement of AIDS drugs if Western patent-holders do not lower their prices. :: This New York Times report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.

Nokia Unveils New Video Phone
Nokia, the world's largest cell phone maker, unveiled a video handset Friday, its latest gadget in the struggle to win new customers and overcome a rough patch in the highly competitive wireless market. :: This AP report is submitted for your world community and global village (Rev 11:9) files.

Iran Successfully Test Fires Missile
Iran successfully test fired a new ballistic missile, news reports said Friday, and experts said it might be capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6), battle for Jerusalem and Iran (Ezekiel 38:5) files.

Israel Hits Back With Missile Attack
Israeli helicopters attacked a suspected bomb factory in the Gaza Strip early Friday, hours after Palestinian fighters blew up an Israeli tank, killed two soldiers and tried to plant a huge car bomb in Israel. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

U.S. Jets Strike Southern Iraq 'No-Fly' Zone
American warplanes on Thursday attacked an air defense target in a "no-fly" zone of southern Iraq in the latest in a recently escalating series of exchanges, the U.S. military said. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Animal Sacrifice Ritual Sparked L.A. Fire-Officials
A wildfire in a forest north of Los Angeles that forced thousands of holiday campers to flee the fast-moving flames was ignited by candles used in an animal sacrifice ritual, fire officials said on Thursday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your wickedness increases (Matthew 24:12) files.

Group Says Web Freedom Eroded
Several Western democracies have become "predators of digital freedoms," using the fight against terrorism to increase surveillance on the Internet, an international media-rights group said Thursday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) and surveillance society files.

Sharon Alleges Libya Weapons Quest
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon charged Wednesday that both Iraq and North Korea were helping Libya develop powerful weapons. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) and Libya (Ezekiel 38:5; Daniel 11:43) files.

Saddam Vows to Defeat U.S. Attack, Hopes War Avoided
President Saddam Hussein said Wednesday Iraqis did not want a war but vowed his nation would defeat any U.S. military action to oust his government. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Arab Foreign Ministers Hold Talks
Hoping to find a way out of the Iraq crisis, Arab ministers urged Baghdad on Wednesday to negotiate a return of weapons inspectors and warned Washington that an attack to oust Saddam Hussein would spark unrest across the Middle East. :: This AP report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

Monologue on Israel Masks Real Arab Issues
Arab leaders foment hatred of Israel to distract attention from the real problems plaguing their societies--lack of development and democracy, argues an Egyptian sociologist and peace activist. :: This MidEastWeb report is submitted for your battle for Jerusalem (Luke 21:20) files.

VeriSign Embraces MasterCard System
Online payment processor VeriSign Inc. has embraced an anti-fraud system that promises to decrease merchants' losses from stolen credit cards but could increase the checkout time for Internet shoppers. :: This AP report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files on e-commerce.

Maryland Reports New West Nile Virus Cases
Two more people from Maryland have tested positive for West Nile virus, which has been blamed for at least 37 deaths in the United States this year, state health officials said on Wednesday. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.

Doctors Warn of 'Superinfection' from AIDS Virus
Doctors said Wednesday they have documented a case of "superinfection" with the AIDS virus, in which the person became infected with a second strain of the virus while still fighting an initial infection. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files.

Ex-Minister Letter Criticizes Arafat
In an unusual act of public criticism, a former Palestinian Cabinet minister wrote in a letter to Yasser Arafat that the Palestinians missed a rare opportunity for peace two years ago by rejecting a deal brokered by then-U.S. President Bill Clinton. :: This AP report is submitted for your covenant with many (Daniel 9:27) files.

MSN Rolls Out Online Wallet Service
Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday launched its "MSN Wallet" service, a new version of its online identity program designed to let consumers make purchases at Internet sites more easily. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files on digital identity verification and e-commerce.

Blair Prepares Britain for War with U.S. on Iraq
British Prime Minister Tony Blair, bidding to calm growing public alarm at the prospect, has begun preparing the nation for war with Iraq in his most uncompromising speech to date on the subject. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Israel Plans for Possible Strike
Israel has asked its security and emergency services to complete preparations for a possible U.S. attack on Iraq and an Iraqi counterstrike against Israel by Nov. 1, officials said Tuesday. :: This AP report is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Russia Warns Against Iraq Attack
Russia says it will not support any U.S. military action against Iraq because it would only "complicate" attempts to resolve problems in the Middle East. :: This CNN is submitted for your rumor of war (Matthew 24:6) and Iraq destroyed (Jeremiah 51:29&37) files.

Texas Instruments Develops New Wireless Chip
Texas Instruments Inc. said on Tuesday it has developed a computer chip about half the size and about 25 percent more efficient than current hardware used to connect wireless devices to the Internet or to corporate networks. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your mark of the beast (Rev 13:16-18) files.

West Nile Death Toll Rises to 37 in U.S.
Six new deaths from West Nile virus were reported on Tuesday in Tennessee, Illinois and New York, bringing the probable U.S. death toll from the mosquito-born disease to 37. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your pestilence (Luke 21:11) files. :: Remember, no matter how hard the media tries to creat panic over this, 37 cases is not an epidemic.

Scant Support for Turning Aside Doomsday Asteroid
A doomsday asteroid could wipe out humanity if it collided with Earth, but scientists said on Tuesday there was little support for investigating how to turn aside a big deadly space rock. :: This Reuters report is submitted for your signs in the heavens (Luke 21:25) and fear for the future (Luke 21:26) files.