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News Articles June 2003 -- American Humanist Association (USA) Public prayer fanatics borrow page from enemy's script. (Up front: news and opinion from independent minds)... June 30, 2003 -- Hansard (the official record of proceedings in the UK Parliament) Faith Communities... June 30, 2003 -- The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR, USA) Photo: A different drummer... June 30, 2003 -- The Salt Lake Tribune (UT, USA) Cities grapple with prayer... June 30, 2003 -- Zenit News Agency (Italy) Christians in Pakistan Suffering Fallout From Iraq War... June 29, 2003 -- Duncan News Leader Pictorial (British Columbia, Canada) Grads say the door is wide open... June 28, 2003 -- The Olympian (WA, USA) Edit your life 'film' while on earth... June 28, 2003 -- The Olympian (WA, USA) Man who worked for world peace dies at 92... June 28, 2003 -- Tahirih Danesh (Canada) A New Film Festival to Bring The Spiritual to the Silver Screen... June 27, 2003 -- The Washington Times (Washington, DC, USA) Christians besieged in Pakistan... June 27, 2003 -- The Los Angles Times (CA, USA) Mixed media, mixed race... June 26, 2003 -- The Baha'i World News Service Creating a new school of thought... June 25, 2003 -- The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) Public core defends its own values... June 25, 2003 -- NBC (USA) A Baha'i Comedian Premieres on New TV comedy with Whoopi Goldberg... June 24, 2003 -- The Baha'i World News Service Inviting the wider community... June 24, 2003 -- Tasmania Baha'i Center in Tasmania... June 24, 2003 -- The Baha'i World News Service NEW WEB SITE FOR EUROPE... June 21, 2003 -- Daily Nonpareil (IA, USA) Blake appeals to public for funds for program... June 20, 2003 -- The Baltimore Sun (MD, USA) Baha'is of Howard aim to build meeting place... June 20, 2003 -- The Oregonian (OR, USA) A short stopover... June 17, 2003 -- Sun-Herald (FL, USA) Baha'i celebration honors Buzz editor... June 16, 2003 -- Agência Bahá'í de Notícias - ABEN (Brasil, Portuguese) Templo translúcido será construído no Chile - Veja as fotos do projeto aprovado!... June 13, 2003 -- The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) The plight of the Mandaeans in Oz: A new Iran contra deal... June 13, 2003 -- The Baha'i World News Service Visitors to Terraces number 1.4 million... June 13, 2003 -- The Baha'i World News Service Baha'i UN Representative elected to head women's committee... June 13, 2003 -- The Baha'i World News Service Translucent temple to be built in Chile... June 11, 2003 -- BBC (UK) Preaching to the converted... June 11, 2003 -- The Baha'i World News Service Award winner links science and spirituality... June 11, 2003 -- The Baha'i World News Service Exhibition opens in Europe... June 10, 2003 -- Portsmouht Herald (NH, USA) Bahá’is honor Holloway for his racial unity work... June 10, 2003 -- The Manila Times (Manila, Philippines) Iraq: Religion and reconstruction... June 10, 2003 -- The London Free Press (Canada) Weldon successor 'inspired' by Baha'i... June 09, 2003 -- The Joplin Globe (MO, USA) Baha’i members celebrate diversity... June 08, 2003 -- KODE ABC Action 12 (MO, USA) Race Unity Celebration... June 08, 2003 -- Israel Insider (Isrfael) In defense of Islam... June 06, 2003 -- The News Journal (DE, USA) Race Unity to celebrate 14th year... June 05, 2003 -- The Indiana Gazette (PA, USA) Why Not Let Things Continue?... June 05, 2003 -- Wyoming Tribune-Eagle (WY, USA) Challenges don’t stop ralliers from honoring diversity... June 04, 2003 -- ic Coventry (UK) Multi faith march for peace... June 03, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Golden anniversary for temple of light... June 03, 2003 -- Edmonton Journal (Canada) Adopted African winds his way to CFL... June 03, 2003 -- Asia Times (Cambodia) Cambodia meets Islam head on... June 02, 2003 -- The State Journal-Register (IL, USA) Coming together Springfield joins other capitals in Race Unity Rally... June 02, 2003 -- The Los Angles Daily News (CA, USA) Examining safety, religion... June 02, 2003 -- The Capital Times (Madison, WI, USA) Race Unity Day grows... June 02, 2003 -- The London Free Press (Ontario, Canada) Baha'i school to buy Weldon... June 02, 2003 -- Lodi News-Sentinel (CA, USA) Lodi News-Sentinel (CA, USA)Lodi activist Natalie Reyes moves away after six years of fostering diversity... June 02, 2003 -- Wairarapa Times-Age (New Zealand) Wairarapa in the honours... June 01, 2003 -- Bahá'í Council for Northern Ireland (UK, Ireland) CommuNIqué - Newsletter of the Bahá'í Community in Northern Ireland Issue 82 - 16 ’Azamat 160 BE - 1 June 2003 CE... May 31, 2003 -- The Idaho Statesman (ID, USA) Degree means freedom for graduate... May 31, 2003 -- The Honolulu Advertiser (HI, USA) Interfaith issues come to forefront... May 31, 2003 -- Kingman Daily Miner News (Kingman, AZ, USA) Get A Grip: Iranian man running for peace... May 31, 2003 -- The Blade (Toledo, OH, USA) Building an understanding... May 31, 2003 -- The Age (Australia) Mahmoud Abbas: the man who would be peacemaker... May 31, 2003 -- The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) Who is at the table?... May 30, 2003 -- Hollister Free Lance (CA, USA) Race Unity Day at the YMCA... May 30, 2003 -- BuaNews (Pretoria, South Africa) All Inclusive Youth Summit Gets Underway... May 30, 2003 -- Comunidad Bahá'í de España (Spain, Spanish) JOVENES DE CUATRO RELIGIONES ORAN JUNTOS EN BARCELONA... May 30, 2003 -- The Los Angles Times (CA, USA) Bahai holiday marks founder's death... May 30, 2003 -- This is Swindon (UK) Fidelma's on again with Mr Wogan... May 29, 2003 -- United Press International Analysis: Iran coud change the region... May 29, 2003 -- Gamla (Israel) If an Alien Dropped in Tonight.... May 29, 2003 -- Guardian Unlimited (UK) Palestinian leader rejects allegation of Holocaust denial... May 28, 2003 -- Haaretz Daily (Israel) `U.S. told us to ignore Israeli map reservations'... May 27, 2003 -- Brigham Young University NewsNet (UT, USA) Bahais spend Memorial Day weekend in mountains... May 27, 2003 -- Comunidad Bahá'í de España (Spain, Spanish) TESIS DOCTORAL SOBRE EL KITÁB-I-AQDAS... May 27, 2003 -- The Daily, Univeristy of Washington (Seattle, WA, USA) From East to West... May 26, 2003 -- Times (UK) David Hoffman... May 26, 2003 -- News From Bangladesh (Bangladesh) Reader's Opinion... May 26, 2003 -- The Independent News (UK) Israel clears first hurdle, but vast obstacles lie ahead... May 26, 2003 -- The Daily News (Longview, WA, USA) Travel the globe at annual festival... May 25, 2003 -- Independent (Malta) 27 non-Catholic religious movements in Malta... May 25, 2003 -- Indo-Asian News Service (India) Hindus, Christians welcome Bansal's appointment to USCIRF... May 24, 2003 -- Ventura County Star (CA, USA) Life, God, prophecy according to 'The Matrix'... May 24, 2003 -- WBRZ 2theadvocate (Louisiana, USA) Holy Days: Christian... May 24, 2003 -- The Deseret News (USA) Also printed by Springfield News Sun (OH), and South Bend Tribune (May 29th) Boyhood home of Baha'i now a place to learn, pray... May 24, 2003 -- The Washington Times (USA) Shi'ites address negative images... May 24, 2003 -- The Jerusalem Post (Israel) Abbas assailed for purportedly belonging to Bahai Faith... May 24, 2003 -- The Hindu (India) Hindu appointed to Freedom Panel... May 24, 2003 -- The Arizona Republic (AZ, USA) New flying fears keep Sky Harbor chaplains active... May 24, 2003 -- The Star (Malaysia) Hundreds gather to pray for world peace... May 24, 2003 -- REDIFF (India) Indo-American appointed to US panel on religious freedom... May 23, 2003 -- The Los Angles Times (CA, USA) Local Bahais celebrate two holidays... May 23, 2003 -- The Los Angles Times (CA, USA) Neighbors... May 22, 2003 -- Wyndham Hartley Business Day (South Africa) DA spearheads new presidential pardon legislation... May 21, 2003 -- abcNEWS (NY, USA) Against All Odds Despite Grave Danger, Iran’s Bahais Study at Underground University... May 20, 2003 -- Comunidad Bahá'í de España (Spain, Spanish) BRASIL CONVOCA EL VIII PREMIO CIUDADANÍA MUNDIAL 2003... May 19, 2003 -- Burlington County Times (PA, USA) Seeking Perfection? Man has a computer program for you... May 19, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Festival attracts crowds of children... May 19, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Video team creates a moving experience... May 19, 2003 -- The Reporter (Fond Du Lac, WI, USA) Peacefest celebrates respect, diversity in our communities... May 17, 2003 -- Seattle Post Intelligencer (WA, USA) Despite persecution, Bahai keeps the faith... May 17, 2003 -- Agência Bahá'í de Notícias - ABEN (Brasil, Portuguese) Instituto Bahá'í Nylza Taetz realiza a primeira Festa de Círculos de Estudo do Estado do RS... May 17, 2003 -- Agência Bahá'í de Notícias - ABEN (Brasil, Portuguese) Terry Mattingly: 'Matrix' franchise has something to intrigue, enrage everyone... May 17, 2003 -- The Long Beach Press Telegram (CA, USA) L.B. leaders say meeting will be a turning point in effort to stop violence... May 17, 2003 -- The Times of India (India) Times Foundation promotes value education for kids... May 16, 2003 -- New Vision (Kampala, Uganda, Africa) Nagawa's Artwork Screams... May 16, 2003 -- The Los Angles Daily News Religious leaders to discuss meeting challenges... May 16, 2003 -- The Baptist Press News Commission: Saudi Arabia must be pressured to promote religious liberty... May 16, 2003 -- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI, USA) Baha'i House of Worship to celebrate anniversary... May 16, 2003 -- FrontPage Magazine (Palm Beach, FL, USA) Muslim Intolerance No Match for American Freedom... May 16, 2003 -- Baltimore Jewish Times (MD, USA) L.A.-Iranian Jew Arrested In Religious Arsons... May 16, 2003 -- The State (Columbia, SC, USA) A haven of serenity... May 16, 2003 -- Forward (NY, USA) Iranian Jew Nabbed In L.A. Shul Arsons... May 15, 2003 -- The Jerusalem Post (Israel) Iranian Jew charged with terrorism in US... May 15, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Ideals inspire medical innovator... May 15, 2003 -- The Chicago Sun-Time (IL, USA) 'Matrix' spawns surprisingly serious religious debates... May 15, 2003 -- The Christian Science Monitor The limits of a global economy... May 14, 2003 -- Scripps Howard News Service 'Matrix' franchise has something to intrigue, enrage everyone... May 14, 2003 -- The Associated Press (CA, USA) Man charged in arson attacks on LA houses of worship... May 13, 2003 -- Agência Bahá'í de Notícias - ABEN (Brasil, Portuguese) Designado Centro Internacional de Ensino 2003/2008... May 13, 2003 -- Comunidad Bahá'í de España (Spain, Spanish) EL ACTOR CARIBEÑO EARL CAMERON HOMENAJEADO POR EL CINE BRITÁNICO... May 13, 2003 -- The Los Angles Daily News (CA, USA) Not-guilty plea in arsons... May 13, 2003 -- ABC7 (KABC-TV, Los Angles, CA, USA) Man Charged in Recent Firebombings... May 13, 2003 -- The Associated Press Man charged in arson attacks on LA houses of worship... May 12, 2003 -- Jerusalem Post (Israel) Jewish man arrested for LA synagogue, church arsons... May 12, 2003 -- World Faith News Presbyterian church scorched but undaunted after arson attack... May 12, 2003 -- Portsmouth Herald (NH, USA) Scholar shares vision of world peace... May 12, 2003 -- NCM, Pacific News Service Fire Attacks Target Two Encino Shuls... May 12, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Vigorous promoter of the Faith served with "exemplary zeal"... May 11, 2003 -- ABC TV (Australia) Baha'is: Followers of the Light... May 11, 2003 -- JTA Global News Service of the Jewish People Leaders shocked after Iranian Jew arrested for series of religious arsons... May 11, 2003 -- Los Angles ABC7 (CA, USA) Probe Continues into Worship Fires... May 10, 2003 -- Los Angles Daily News (CA, USA) Jaywalking ticket tripped up arson suspect... May 10, 2003 -- Associated Press Man arrested in connection with fires at LA houses of worship... May 10, 2003 -- The Mercury (Tasmania, Australia) Forest EcoCentre's untouchable first... May 09, 2003 -- The Muslim News (UK) Vandal attack Central California Mosque... May 09, 2003 -- The Los Angles Daily News (CA, USA) Suspect arrested in arson spree at houses of worship... May 09, 2003 -- Pasadena Star News (CA, USA) Suspect being questioned in church fires... May 09, 2003 -- Associated Press Jewish center vandalism could be linked to arsonist... May 09, 2003 -- JTA Global News Service of the Jewish People Huge team assigned to arson check as Jewish school attacked near L.A... May 09, 2003 -- Associated Press (Carried by multiple media) Man arrested in connection with fires at LA houses of worship... May 09, 2003 -- Haaretz (Israel) Fifth incident tied to arsonist targeting LA houses of worship... May 09, 2003 -- Comunidad Bahá'í de España (Spain, Spanish) PLAN DE ESTUDIOS BAHA’I, RECONOCIDO POR EL MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN EN HONDURAS... May 09, 2003 -- National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the UK Passing of Mr. David Hoffman... May 09, 2003 -- Associated Press This item was carried by more than 30 media, URLs are enclosed Man Held in Connection With LA Fires... May 08, 2003 -- San Mateo County Times (CA, USA) Houses of worship under attack in L.A. Incendiary devices thrown through stained-glass windows... May 08, 2003 -- The Los Angles Times (CA, USA) Task Force Joins Probe of Fires at Houses of Worship... May 08, 2003 -- KABC (CA, USA) Fifth Incident Linked to String of Firebombings, Man Questioned... May 08, 2003 -- The Los Angles Daily News (CA, USA) House-of-worship attacks unite religious leaders... May 08, 2003 -- The Los Angles Daily News (CA, USA) No room for hate,,, May 08, 2003 -- Gainsville Sun (FL, USA) Fire damages fourth house of worship in LA neighborhood... May 08, 2003 -- Westword Perfect Harmony... May 08, 2003 -- CBS2 (Los Angles, CA, USA) Fifth Incident Linked To Worship Arsonist... May 08, 2003 -- The New York Times (NY, USA) Los Angeles Offers Reward in Fires at Temples... May 07, 2003 -- NBC4 (CA, USA) Mayor Calls String Of Church Fires 'Acts Of Terrorism'... May 07, 2003 -- Union-Tribune (San Diego, CA, USA) Fire damages fourth house of worship in L.A. neighborhood... May 07, 2003 -- The Pasadena Star News (CA, USA) Arsonist hits again... May 07, 2003 -- The Guardian (UK) Authorities: L.A. Fires Were Arson... May 07, 2003 -- CNN Police investigate four church fires... May 07, 2003 -- The Daily Illini (IL, USA) Jewish, Muslim students celebrate common ground... May 07, 2003 -- KABC-TV (Los Angles, CA, USA) Another Suspicious Fire at a House of Worship... May 07, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Two new members join Universal House of Justice... May 07, 2003 -- Reuters Fires at Four L.A. Religious Centers Investigated... May 06, 2003 -- Comunidad Bahá’í de España (Spain, Spanish) EL ALCALDE VISITA EL CENTRO PARA EL DIALOGO INTERRELIGIOSO DE BARCELONA... May 06, 2003 -- Los Angles Daily News (CA, USA) Fires damage houses of worship... May 06, 2003 -- KABC7 (Los Angles, CA, USA) Fires Damage Three Houses of Worship... May 03, 2003 -- Newsday (NY, US) FAITH ON THE WEB... May 03, 2003 -- The Star Press (Muncie, Indiana, US) Inter-faith group offers variety of prayers... May 02, 2003 -- Comunidad Bahá'í de España (Spain, Spanish) MUJERES BAHA’IS EN INDIA APRENDEN A USAR COCINAS SOLARES... May 02, 2003 -- The Telegraph (NH, USA) The power of prayer... May 02, 2003 -- The Southern Illionois (IL, US) DAY OF PRAYER: RESIDENTS REFLECT THROUGH PRAYER,,, May 01, 2003 -- Bahá'í Community of Derry (Londonderry, Northern Ireland) Official Opening of the New Baha'i Centre... May 01, 2003 -- Pacific News Service (CA, USA) Fast Track to Deportation - Iranian Editor Searches for Missing Subscribers... May 01, 2003 -- Daily Hampshire Gazette (Northampton, MA, USA) Finding new spiritual paths... May 01, 2003 -- Savannah Morning News (GA, USA) Ask, and you shall receive?... May 01, 2003 -- Pacific News Service (CA, USA) Unlikely Target of U.S. War on Terror Still Has Faith in America... April 29, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Two members of Universal House of Justice retire after 40 years service... April 29, 2003 -- Comunidad Bahá'í de España (Spain, Spanish) CONTRARIADOS ANTE LA FALTA DE RESOLUCIÓN DE LA COMISION DE DERECHOS HUMANOS DE LA ONU... April 29, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Baha'i Community elects international governing council... April 29, 2003 -- Botswana Press Agency (Botswana) Thousands at folk singers' funeral... April 27, 2003 -- Bahá'í-Vertretung Berlin (Germany) UN-Menschenrechtskommission ohne Iran-Resolution... April 27, 2003 -- The Sacramento Bee (CA, USA) Letters: Pilgrimage notes... April 26, 2003 -- The Honolulu Advertiser (HI, USA) Faith to elect administrators... April 25, 2003 -- Kansas City Star (KS, USA) Sadly, we still need this whistle-blower... April 25, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Baha'i International Community disappointed over lack of Iran resolution at the UN, concerned about increased human rights violations... April 24, 2003 -- Ventura County Star (CA, USA) The family that plays together... April 24, 2003 -- Comunidad Bahá’í de España (Spain, Spanish) PLAN DE EDUCACIÓN PARA LA PAZ EN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Y EN JAPON... April 23, 2003 -- Northwest Indiana News (Indiana, USA) Baha'i followers enter their holy days,,, April 23, 2003 -- IDG (New Zealand) Believers flock to online religion... April 22, 2003 -- The Oskland Press (CA, USA) Senior citizens learn how to face their fears... April 22, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) First presidential visit to Lotus Temple... April 22, 2003 -- Daily Trojan (CA, USA) Soul mates possible in religious groups... April 22, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Young orator urges humanity to celebrate diversity... April 21, 2003 -- Post-Gazette (Pittsburgh, PA, USA) Search on for Iraqi cultural artifacts... April 19, 2003 -- Anchorage Daily News (Alaska, USA) Festival of Ridvan... April 19, 2003 -- The Plain Dealer (Cleaveland, OH, USA) RELIGION EVENTS; Bahais honored... April 17, 2003 -- Derry News (Londonderry, Northern Ireland) A RELIGIOUS MINORITY SETTING THE PACE... April 13, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Election of Universal House of Justice under way... April 12, 2003 -- The Wichita Eagle (KS, USA) www.worldprayers.org... April 12, 2003 -- The Herald (Zimbabwe, Africa) Mungoshi set to eclipse Guinnes record... April 11, 2003 -- Baha'i World News Service (Haifa, Israel) Major teacher training program begins in Bolivia... April 10, 2003 -- Globe (Israel) 1,200 Bahais cancel visit because of SARS... April 09, 2003 -- Southern Baptist Convention, Baptist Press Eritrea jails 170 Protestants; another 74 continue in prison... April 09, 2003 -- Maranatha Christian News Service (Eritea) Eritrea Jails 170 Protestant Christians... April 09, 2003 -- United Nations (NY, USA) COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS BEGINS DISCUSSION OF WOMEN'S ISSUES... April 09, 2003 -- La Hora Ecuador (Ecuador, Spanish) ‘Oración por la Paz’ multirreligiosa... April 07, 2003 -- The Baha'i World News Service Nations large and small receive unity message... April 07, 2003 -- Scoop.co.nz (New Zealand) Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms... April 05, 2003 -- The Charleston Gazette (WV, USA) Peace program aimed at children... April 05, 2003 -- The Roanoke Times (VA. USA) Visiting Muslim leader speaks out about Islam in America... April 04, 2003 -- The Oregonian (OR, USA) Reynolds picks 2 from Oregon as finalists... April 04, 2003 -- News India-Times (India) Mayor Bloomberg recognizes ~QNowruz~R holiday on March 20, 21... April 04, 2003 -- Technique (GA Tech., GA, USA) Forum provides outlet for positive discussion of several, varied religions... April 03, 2003 -- United Nations (NY, USA) COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS HEARS FROM NGOS CHARGING VIOLATIONS AROUND WORLD... April 03, 2003 -- US Department of State Kirkpatrick Says Rights Commission Must Help Ameliorate Abuses... April 03, 2003 -- Niles Herald-Spectator (IL, USA) Area clergy forum prays for peace in public service here... April 03, 2003 -- The Daily News (Zimbabwe, Africa) Mungoshi in bid to talk his way into record book... April 01, 2003 -- The Union Democrat (CA, USA) Foothills churches praying for peace... April 01, 2003 -- Bahá'í Council for Northern Ireland (UK, Ireland) CommuNIqué - Newsletter of the Bahá'í Community in Northern Ireland Issue 80 - 12 Bahá 160 BE - 1 April 2003 CE... Return to: UGA Baha'i Association's Home Page Baha'i News Archives' Index This page was designed by Sohayl Moshtael suggestions, and news submissions are welcome, and appreciated. URL: http://bahai.uga.edu/2003/Apr-Jun.html The content and opinions expressed on this Web page do not necessarily reflect the views of nor are they endorsed by the University of Georgia or the University System of Georgia. Page last updated/revised 030719 Page added 021221