Epicenter Documentary Launches Tonight, June 3
The "Epicenter Documentary," Tydale Entertainment, based on the bestselling book, launches tonight from the Empire State Building in Manhattan, New York, with a live radio program broadcast answering questions about Bible prophecy. It will stream via the Web on kwve.com
Of Snakes and Terrorism
With the passing of Arafat, the Middle East will take on a slightly different face, allowing the possibilities for prophetic fulfillment to speed up. The pathway is now open for renewed efforts to procure peace in the Middle East, using the avenue of the formation of the promised Palestinian State.
The New Book that CAIR Does Not Want You to Read
Ex-Muslims risk death to condemn their former faith with new book, "Why We Left Islam: Former Muslims Speak Out".
Adieu PPDA
There was an end of a television era here yesterday as Patrick Poivre d'Arvor, affectionately known in this country as PPDA, made his final broadcast as anchorman on TF1's prime time news slot
Think of a news anchor in your own country, someone who has been around for donkeys years and at a certain time of the day when the small screen is flickering becomes almost part of the sitting room furniture
A Time of Suffering
As the clock ticks down to the fateful day of reckoning that faces Israel, and the world in regards to the uprooting of thousands of Jewish residents in their biblical homeland of Gaza, and the northern Shomron, Jerusalem becomes more in focus as the next target of worldwide aspirations."We say to the entire world: Today Gaza, tomorrow Jerusalem.
Israel welcomes progress toward new peace talks
JERUSALEM - Israel's prime minister on Sunday welcomed Arab nations' endorsement of indirect, U.S.-brokered peace talks with the Palestinians, saying he is ready to restart negotiations "at any time and at any place."
Mughrabi Gate Dig Ignites Conflicts in the Middle East
As leaders discuss a bipartisan peace agreement, current social issues ignite over a long-standing feud about who controls the Mughrabi Gate site.
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Cruise Ship Achille - The Cruise Liner With Historical Significance
The Cruise Ship Achille has a background which is steeped in a tragic history that makes people shudder when they think of the incident of brutal hijacking which occured on the high seas over twenty years ago.
The majestic cruise ship Achille which was initially called William Ruys is remembered for the hijacking in 1985. This was a passenger liner and this ship began her maiden voyage in 1947, on December 2. The ship, 192 metres by 25 metres measured 21,450 metric tons. 900 passengers were accommodated on this passenger liner. Equipped with 8 Sulzer engines and 2 propellers, this liner was majestic looking in all aspects.
This ship was sold to Flotta Lauro Line and came to be known as Achille Lauro after the Mayor of Naples. It was rebuilt and a lot of modernization took place. In 1985, October 7, 4 armed terrorists who represented the PLF - Palestine Liberation Front hijacked Achille Lauro, the Italian cruise liner. At that time, hundred very elderly passengers were on the cruise liner. The hijackers had a snarling demand. They wanted Israel to free the prisoners of Palestine and to prove their grit; they killed an American Tourist Leon Klinghoffer 69 year old. The poor old man's body was flung overboard along with the wheel chair. After two days, the Egyptian government who was unaware that Klinghoffer had been killed provided a safe passage to the hijackers in exchange for the passengers and the ship.
After the murder was discovered, the US Navy Fighters took charge of the Egypt Airliner 737 which was flying the hijackers in order to yield freedom to them in Tunisia, forced the aircraft to land in Sicily. The Italian authorities took charge of the terrorists and convicted them to imprisonment for long time.
The PLO, Palestine Liberation Front was sued for Leon Klinghoffer's death. After PLO had paid an undisclosed amount to the daughters of Klinghoffer the suit was dropped. The sum was used for funding the Marilyn and Leon Klinghoffer Memorial Foundation. This organization works to fight against the terrorism through education, legal and political endeavors.
The ship continued its service and reflagging happened in 1987. It was then that the Lauro Line became the Star Lauro. In the year 1965, in January, the ship was renamed Achille Lauro after the Lauro Line Managing Director. She was modernized and rebuilt by CN Riuniti di Palermo. There were a lot of significant changes made to the beautiful ship which were the twin funnels and painted blue. There was the Lauro star added. The high funnels were topped by twin funnels, which were topped by smoke dispensers. The promenade deck was made to extend forward with the upper decks were glazed and the hull had been again painted with a blue color. It looked magnificent, and looked much like a very modern liner. In 1994, November, 30 she caught fire off the coast of Somalia. The vessel sank in December 2. With that went a cruise liner, the Cruise Ship Achille which would be known for its historical significance in the years to come.
Gordon Banks is a sailing and cruise ship enthusiast and has been writing many sailing related articles to help you save money and have a wonderful sailing experience. Learn about the Carnival Cruise Line Ship or the Disney Cruise Ship and how to get the best cruise deals.
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