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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued his diatribe against Saudi Arabia following the execution of of prominent Shi’ite Cleric Nimr-Al-Nimr. “The hand of God will take vengeance against Saudi leaders,” Khamenei said on Sunday morning. Khamenei told Iranian national TV that “for the unjust spilling of blood of this holy man, who suffered and was downtrodden, there will no doubt be heavenly vengeance taken upon Saudi politicians.” Khamenei also said that it was “a political mistake” taken by the Saudis, who are the greatest political and religious rival to Iran in the Persian gulf. Additionally, Khamenei’s website published an...

Reconciliation in Iraq: Don't Hold Your Breath By Colonel Norvell B. DeAtkine, U.S. Army (Retired) The war-torn nation is a victim of its tortured history. The word "reconciliation" has become a synonym for success in Iraq. It was enshrined as the centerpiece of the 18 benchmarks imposed on the Iraqi government by domestic American political pressures, presumably to have some measure of success or failure in an unpopular conflict. The concept as enunciated in the troop surge was that the calming of Baghdad would give the Iraqi politicians time to work out the differences between the various sectarian demands. The...

Rev. Ken Joseph has spent his time helping the Christians of Iraq after its liberation by “The Coalition of the Willing.” He is currently touring the U.S. and is discussing the situation of the Christian Assyrians and the dangers posed to them by the Islamic fundamentalists. His next stop is Turlock, California as following: Thursday – June 12, 2003 7:00 PM Assyrian American Civic Club of Turlock 2618 North Golden State Blvd. Turlock, CA Free Admission Presentation will be in English If you are local, your participation in this event will encourage Rev. Joseph to continue his mission of love...