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The New York Theological Seminary is an institution dedicated to multiculturalism, diversity, social justice and religious tolerance. The mission of the seminary is to prepare men and women, from every background, for careers in ministry.

Father's 'honor killing' trial is set to begin in Arizona

It has been about 13 months since Noor Almaleki, 20, was allegedly struck and killed by a Jeep Laredo reportedly driven by her father, Faleh Hassan Almaleki, 50, in Phoenix, Arizona. In what is being claimed by prosecutors to be a case of an "honor killing" because his daughter was becoming too Westernized and defying Mulsim traditions, Faleh Hassan Almaleki, an Iraqi immigrant, faces life in prison, if convicted for his daughter's murder.

Though honor killings have been noted the world over, in countries such as Egypt, Iraq and Turkey, among others, officials say it is a relatively rare occurrence to see one happen in the United States. Nevertheless, it is being reported that Noor Almaleki had refused an arranged marriage by her family in favor of living with a boyfriend of her own choosing.

The New York Theological Seminary is an institution dedicated to multiculturalism, diversity, social justice and religious tolerance. The mission of the seminary is to prepare men and women, from every background, for careers in ministry.

Hindu, Muslim students at Duke create a prayer room together

In Durham, North Carolina, Hindu and Muslim students have cooperated at Duke University to create a campus prayer room.

The founder of Hindu American Seva Charities, Anju Bhargava, is a member of a White House advisory body that is concerned with faith-based and neighborhood partnerships. According to Duke Associate Dean Christy Lohr Sapp, the groups are a model of how differing religions can work together toward common goals. The groups also share office space at Duke, as well.

The New York Theological Seminary is an institution dedicated to diversity, multiculturalism, social justice and religious tolerance. The mission of the seminary is to prepare men and women, from every background, for careers in ministry.

Presbyterian network takes aim at homelessness around the globe

According to an August report by the Presbyterian Network to End Homelessness and the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness there will be a joint program created to focus upon homelessness, in accordance with legislation adopted during the 218th General Assembly.

Recent studies have reportedly revealed that homelessness is not an issue that is solely found in urban areas, but also in suburban and rural areas as well. Accordingly, PNTEH is dedicating itself to bolstering Presbyterian churches in the mission of easing homelessness on a worldwide level.

The New York Theological Seminary is an institution dedicated to multiculturalism, diversity, social justice and religious tolerance. The mission of the seminary is to prepare men and women, from every background, for careers in ministry.

Jamaica likely to end corporal punishment after student was blinded in school

According to Jamaican government officials, there are plans to end corporal punishment in public schools after it was learned that a fifth-grade student lost most of his sight in one eye following punishment from a teacher.

Minister of Education Andrew Holness said "moderate and reasonable" punishment is still permitted in all schools, with the exception of early childhood institutions. Consequently, Minister Holness said he expects his nation's legislators to abolish corporal punishment, as it is today, throughout the island nation.

The New York Theological Seminary is an institution dedicated to multiculturalism, diversity, social justice and religious tolerance. The mission of the seminary is to prepare men and women, from every background, for careers in ministry.