Bill and Melinda Gates announced plans Friday to invest $10 billion in the fight against a number of illnesses including AIDS and said the record donation could save nearly nine million lives.
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Oh, and don't forget little 7 year old Charlie…who has now raised £230,000 to help in Haiti. From the 'largest' to the 'smallest' the message of sharing and caring is the same.
.Iran has executed two men arrested during the period of widespread unrest that erupted after June's disputed presidential election, reports say.
They had been convicted of being "enemies of God", members of armed groups and trying to topple the Islamic establishment, Isna news agency said.
So the question is – is this a political or religious execution? Either way it is an indication of what happens if you resist Islam. I wonder how that squares with the words of the Prophet
"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error" Qur'an 2:256
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I was not aware that an all-powerful, ever-present,all-loving God could have enemies. Why, even Abe Lincoln declared "the best way to 'kill' your enemy is to make friends with them".
Oh, Islam, what wrongs are done in your name and without protest from those who truly love Islam
Well, 7 year old Charlie has now topped £166,000 (including Gift Aid) and it's still coming in! (that's around $270,00).
Charlie is reaching people in Thailand, USA, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, in fact…all over the place his willing heart is touching others.
If children are the future….what a wonderful world this is going to be
As at 02-45 CET today, 26th Jan, CNN is reporting almost $2 billion raised for the Haiti Earthquake appeal worldwide – and it's still pouring in.This,remember, for a tragedy that occurred 13 days ago!
Very detailed information of progress and fundings can be seen at reliefweb.int
The amounts above represent the figures so far for both private and government donations/pledges.
Sometimes some people get cynical or discouraged about the state of the world………………but when we witness actions such as these, there can be little doubt about the kind-heartedness that is deep in the human spirit.Charlie said he had hoped to raise £500
A seven-year-old boy from west London has raised more than £65,000 £69,000 (+17K in Gift Aid) for the Haiti earthquake relief effort by organising a charity cycle ride.
Charlie Simpson, from Fulham, cycled five miles (8km) around South Park near his home to raise funds for Unicef's earthquake appeal.
The fundraising total outstripped his initial £500 goal, after he put an appeal on the JustGiving website.
Unicef thanked him "on behalf of the many children in Haiti".
