Washington Post | Pope arrives in Jordan Los Angeles Times, CA Pope Benedict XVI underlined his "deep respect" for Islam in Jordan, on his first trip as pontiff to an Arab state, and stressed that religious freedom is a fundamental human right. Pope Benedict is given a red-carpet welcome in Amman, ... Video: Raw Video: Pope Arrives in Jordan Pope Expresses Respect for Islam During Jordan Visit In pictures: Pope visits Jordan |
New Zealand Herald | Pope visit boosts Jordanian site of Jesus baptism Washington Post, United States By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN (Reuters) - When Pope Benedict stops to pray at a pool of still green water here on Sunday, his visit will bolster the case that Jesus was baptized at this spot on the east bank of the Jordan ... Islamists say Pope's Mideast visit provocative Jordan hopes papal visit will boost tourism Pope's Mideast trip not the same as John Paul's |
Port Washington News | Jordan School District weighs layoffs Salt Lake Tribune, United States By Kirsten Stewart Layoffs are imminent in Jordan School District, which is looking to reduce district-level staff next year by the equivalent of 122 full time employees. The action is among several penny-pinching strategies up for consideration next ... Jordan School District faces layoffs |
UTA gets stimulus money for Mid-Jordan line Salt Lake Tribune, United States By Matt Canham Washington » The federal government is pumping $91 million in economic stimulus money into the Utah Transit Authority's planned Mid-Jordan light rail line, according to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. Thursday's announcement, which ... UTA will get $90 million in stimulus funds for Mid-Jordan line |
North Olmsted High sprinter Jordan Hoppel second at Amherst Comet ... The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH AMHERST Behind a second place finish from Jordan Hoppel in the 100-meter dash, North Olmsted placed third in team standings with 48 points at the Comet Relays track meet at Amherst High School. Hoppel, who was clocked in 11.04 seconds, was behind only ... |
Northmen sweep Division I at East Jordan Track Invitational Petoskey News-Review, MI EAST JORDAN — The Petoskey boys won 11 events while the Northmen girls showed their depth Thursday as the Northmen swept the five-team Division I portion of the 15th annual East Jordan Invitational track & field meet at Boswell Stadium. ... |
Boiling Springs' Jordan Darchicourt: Carlisle area player of the week PennLive.com, PA Led by dynamic do-it-all shortstop Jordan Darchicourt, Boiling Springs finds itself near the top of the Mid-Penn's Capital Division, and looking to challenge even the top programs in the upcoming District 3-AA playoffs. Last week, Darchicourt led her ... Steve Darchicourt: Carlisle area coach of the week |
Jordan's shot on Ehlo, 20 years later Yahoo! Sports By JE Skeets Three seasons after he dropped 63 on the Celtics in a playoff game at Boston Garden, and nearly a decade before he brushed aside Bryon Russell and sank a 20-footer to give the Bulls a sixth NBA championship, Michael Jordan made "The Shot. ... |
Times Online | Gilani cancels visit to Jordan Daily Times, Pakistan LAHORE: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has cancelled his visit to Jordan due to his engagements in Pakistan, a private TV channel reported on Thursday. According to the channel, the prime minister was to visit Jordan to attend the meeting of the ... Video: Swat fighting threatens Pakistan army unity - 8 May 09 UPI NewsTrack TopNews |
Los Angeles Times | Farmar helps Lakers to early lead over Rockets Los Angeles Times, CA Lakers guard Jordan Farmar drives to the basket past Houston Rockets defender Aaron Brooks in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday. The third-year reserve guard starts in place of suspended Derek Fisher as LA builds a 30-28 advantage ... It Was Kobe's Kind of Battle Derek Fisher's absence creates opportunity in Lakers lineup Lakers' Derek Fisher will be missed as a leader in Game 3 |