May 19, 2005
Envelope containing powder closes Washington Co. building (Oregon)
HILLSBORO -- The Juvenile Services Building in Washington Co. is closed after an employee discovered an envelope containing a suspicious powder.
Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue's hazmat team is on the scene and is containing the powder.
The discovery, made around 2pm this afternoon, prompted officials to close the facility and send staff members home.
The facility, located at 222 N. First Ave, remains closed while tests are being conducted.
KPTV will have more details as soon as they are available.
SNIP: Saudis arrest 40 Christians in raid on secret church
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- Forty foreign Christians, children included, were arrested for proselytizing when police raided a clandestine church in suburban Riyadh. Convictions could result in harsh prison sentences, followed by deportation.
Lt. Col. Saad al-Rashud, who heads a wide-ranging security campaign in the capital, said the believers' meeting place, which displayed crosses, was run by a Pakistani who led prayers, heard confessions, distributed Communion and claimed to heal the sick.
Although the Prophet Muhammad tolerated Christian churches in his realm, modern Saudi Arabia has made it illegal to promote any religion other than Islam and outlaws churches.
Updates appreciated on this story.