Indonesia has rejected a push by the resort island of Bali for rare turtles to be legally slain in Hindu ceremonies, siding with conservationists of the protected reptiles against religious advocates, an official said Friday.
The ceremony began with prayers in a temple by tens of thousands of Hindus before dawn Tuesday. Then it shifted to a nearby corral, where in the cold morning mist, scores of butchers wielding curved swords began slaughtering buffalo calves by hacking off their heads.
Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings sacrificed a $100,000 pay raise to fund his Commodores' 10-day trip to Australia earlier this month.
President Barack Obama says people can do their part during the economic crisis by continuing what they have always done: work hard, look after their families and contribute to their communities.
A Girl Scout troop in New Jersey is giving up a whitewater rafting trip and donating its cookie money to the family of its ailing leader.
Whopper lovers and Facebook freeloaders alike are mad as heck … and well, I am too (though for slightly different reasons). Just eight days into the blogosphere-infamous "Whopper Sacrifice" campaign — in which Facebookers were encouraged to dump 10 "friends" for a free-Whopper coupon — the Burger King application unceremoniously ceased to function. Bing bang boom, no free Whoppers for anyone.
Indonesian legend has it that six centuries ago, a princess hurled her youngest child into a fiery volcano to appease mountain gods who had granted her fertility.
It was a simple question, really, one the debate moderator hoped would lead Republican presidential candidates into a discussion about how much the public was willing to give to benefit the nation. "What sacrifice," she said, "would you ask Americans to make to lower the country's debt?"
You look at the man today — immaculately tailored suit, ramrod-straight posture, confidently articulating complex beliefs in a swanky Midwestern hotel — and it's almost impossible to fathom who he was between 1967 and 1973.
When Brian Reali deploys to Kuwait as a captain in the Ohio National Guard, he'd like to leave some of his city salary behind.
Over a thousand Turks spent the first day of the Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha in emergency wards on Sunday after stabbing themselves or suffering other injuries while sacrificing startled animals.
Two days after she learned that a roadside bomb had blown up her husband's Humvee in Afghanistan, Dena Yllescas began typing her first blog post for family in Nebraska.
On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me 9 ladies dancing...
I am a military spouse. For the last 12 years I have been married to a wonderful officer in the armed services. My husband has not been killed or injured, but I know many who have.
A proposal to bless South Africa's World Cup stadiums by slaughtering a cow in each one has caused concern among animal rights activists.
If you're a buffalo, pig, chicken or sheep living in Nepal, you'd better hide. A traditional Hindu festival where HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of animals will be sacrificed to supposedly, "End evil and bring prosperity," is about to occur.
He has led me home to him. He loved me freely, enriching my heart with his grace. My soul will sing with joy for all eternity now. To follow his path insures my sojourn among obstacles set to daunt my commitment. He redeemed my surety taking away my blemishes with sacrifi …
An Afghanistan vet's poignant perspectives on Veteran's Day - in the aftermath of the assault on Ft. Hood. Why U.S. military service matters in war or peace. And how you can help today.
My life is forfeit, With signing this letter. Me, becomes insignificant considered against soceity. My orders are here, report for duty. Happiness garnered will have to do until, My job is complete. Heat, cold, comfort inconsequential, The mission takes precedent to all th …
On the eve of Remembrance Day, recalling the sacrifices made by Canadian heroes in the cause of freedom for Afghanistan, and for the people of Afghanistan. You will not be forgotten.
10/9/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- It was a tough act for Hollywood at the annual USO Gala here last night.
Scientist Sushil Kumar Mishra escaped an alleged attempt by "two of his senior colleagues" to offer him as a "human sacrifice" on October 6, 2009.
His wife, Linda, said visiting her husband was difficult. They were childhood friends and fiercely loyal to each other. On this spring morning, she caressed his hand and told him she loved him.
No bishop, no missionary should ever hesitate or lack the faith to teach the law of tithing to the poor. The sentiment of "They can't afford to" needs to be replaced with "They can't afford not to."
A report this morning tells the heartbreaking story of a man who lost his job as a computer consultant, and along with the job went the health insurance for his family.
I just had to share this heartwarming video. If at anytime you lose faith in this country and the people that make it the best on earth, watch this video.
1. Granting retroactive Social Security eligibility to illegal immigrants who gain U.S. citizenship through amnesty programs. 2. His nominees for federal courts should be IMMEDIATELY AND UNQUESTIONABLY approved for their lifetime in the U.S. Senate.
LIMA - RESEARCHERS at an archeological site in northern Peru have made an unusually large discovery of nearly three dozen people sacrificed some 600 years ago by the Incan civilisation.
This is a news story from the Today Show on MSNBC about the good soldier who adopted a stray puppy. Unfortunately, he could not come back home anymore -- but his puppy came home to live with his brother.
In his Inaugural address, Barack Obama summoned Americans to a "new era of responsibility" and challenged us to end the politics of "standing pat ... and putting off unpleasant decisions." It could have happened.
Invasion is too strong a word for what goes on in Normandy when there is a significant D-Day anniversary, but there is disruption.
Chuck Todd asked President Obama a question at last Tuesday's press conference, and I found the President's answer disappointing.
Recent evidence that Druids possibly committed cannibalism and ritual human sacrifice—perhaps on a massive scale—add weight to ancient Roman accounts of Druidic savagery, archaeologists say.
What does it mean that the chickens are coming home to roost in America? To put it bluntly, man can only mock and disregard God for so long.