TNIV Scripture for Thursday, November 26, 2009 [Romans 4:18-21]

Patrols and turkey in Afghan combat zone

For one unit serving in Afghanistan, Thanksgiving meant digging into a traditional American meal and being grateful for having survived a year in a war zone.

Coma recovery case attracts doubters

Some scientists are raising doubts about the case of a Belgian man who reportedly started communicating again after spending 23 years locked in a paralyzed body.

S. Korea axes sex law targeting deceptive men

China vows to slow carbon emissions growth

China announced plans to cut its carbon emissions by up to 45 percent as measured against its economic output.

Iranian-American faces new spy charge

Iran has brought new espionage charges against a scholar who was already sentenced to 15 years in prison following June's disputed presidential election.

Experts: Catholic church covered up abuse

The Roman Catholic Church in Dublin covered up decades of child abuse committed by priests, an expert commission reported after a probe into previously secret church records.

Muslim pilgrims get respite from rain

Muslim pilgrims gather under blazing sun at Mount Arafat for prayers  during the annual hajj, a day after torrential rains killed dozens of people in Saudi Arabia.

Politician faces charges in Philippines massacre

A scion of a powerful pro-government clan will face murder charges for allegedly leading the massacre of 57 people in an election caravan in the southern Philippines.

Polanski set to be released on bail

The Swiss government agreed Thursday to release Roman Polanski on bail and place him under house arrest at his chalet in the Alps.

Commandos, candles as Mumbai marks attacks

Black-clad commandos rappelled down a building and Mumbai's police showed off their new gear a year after a terror attack across the city killed 166 people.

President vs. party on troop increase

President's speech at West Point next week will outline his new war strategy, but his most skeptical audience will be on Capitol Hill.

Chinese magazine reports on secret jails

A state-run magazine reveals a system of secret detention centers where Chinese citizens are forcibly held to prevent them from lodging formal complaints with the central government.

French debate their identity

Against a backdrop of smoldering unrest in immigrant-heavy suburbs, France is convening a series of soul-searching meetings an effort to clarify and reaffirm the nation's values.