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Death Threats For Pastor At Center Of Quran-Burning

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Death Threats For Pastor At Center Of Quran-Burning

April 4, 2011 • Terry Jones says he's willing to die for his beliefs — and that "basically all" the parishioners in his tiny Florida church have now left. Meanwhile, deadly protests continue in Afghanistan. At least 21 people have died.

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U.K. Bars Entry By Controversial Florida Pastor

January 19, 2011 • Terry Jones, the pastor from Florida who threatened to burn the Quran on the 2010 anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, has been banned from entering the United Kingdom.

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Terry Jones Issues Demand To NY Imam: Call Me

September 10, 2010 • Terry Jones has demanded that the imam behind the NYC Islamic center call him by 3:20 pm Friday. Jones didn't say what will happen if the imam doesn't.

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NY Imam: No Plans To Meet Terry Jones

September 10, 2010 • Feisal Abdul Rauf, the imam behind the planned New York Islamic center that has caused so much controversy said he doesn't plan to meet with Florida pastor Terry Jones.

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FBI Warned Quran-Burning Pastor He Could Face Revenge Hit

September 10, 2010 • The FBI warned Terry Jones during several visits that he might be killed if he burns Qurans. The agents told Jones, in case he didn't already know, of the death threats that followed a Danish cartoonist who made caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.

Pastor Says Quran Burning Won't Happen Saturday

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Pastor Says Quran Burning Won't Happen Saturday

September 10, 2010 • While much uncertainty remains about exactly what's going on with the now-international story about a tiny Florida church's threat to burn Qurans, the pastor says it won't happen Saturday.

A.M. Report: Obama News Conference; Terrorism Study; 'Don't Ask' Ruling

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A.M. Report: Obama News Conference; Terrorism Study; 'Don't Ask' Ruling

September 10, 2010 • The president prepares for a news conference. A new report warns of the threat of homegrown terrorists. And a judge knocks down the "don't ask, don't tell" policy barring gays from openly serving in the military.

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Florida Minister Reconsiders Quran Burning On 9/11

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Florida Minister Reconsiders Quran Burning On 9/11

September 9, 2010 • Hours after he canceled the planned burning of the Quran, Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center in Florida said he was rethinking his decision after the imam planning an Islamic center near ground zero denied any deal to move it.

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Obama Team Mulls Call To Quran-Burn Preacher

September 9, 2010 • Obama Administration officials are mulling a call to the preacher who says he'll burn Qurans on 9/11 anniversary.

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'Quran Burning': Is It News Or Not?

September 9, 2010 • Some say the news media have given the story too much attention. But as it comes to a climax on Saturday, what will you do? Follow developments closely or ignore them?

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