The views, beliefs, opinions and activities in these stories are not necessarly the views, beliefs, opinions and activities of the Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale, its Session, clergy, elders, staff or members or the majority of the leadership and membership of the PC(USA). The Top Stories come from The Christian Science Monitor, an independent daily secular newspaper without religious, doctrinal or partisan political viewpoint. This site presents these stories to provide general news to our members and site users.

Christian Science Monitor | Top Stories

Read the front page stories of csmonitor.com.
Copyright 2008 The Christian Science Monitor. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals and non-commercial organizations only. Newspapers, magazines, and other commercial websites wishing to use Monitor RSS files, please contact syndication@csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Front Page

In dispirited Detroit, mayor pleads guilty
Plea deal ousts Kilpatrick after an eight-month scandal. Interim mayor inherits a city in a slump.

Read more...

As Gustav evacuees return to New Orleans, a varied homecoming
Many find their houses are fairly intact. Power loss is still a problem.

Read more...

France gives boost to Israeli-Syrian talks
French President Sarkozy, in Damascus this week, was also thought to be seeking Syria's help in dealing with Iran's nuclear program.

Read more...

Cheney visit: U.S. treads tightrope on Georgia aid
The Bush administration announces $1 billion in aid but no military assistance.

Read more...

Flooding in India: Why wasn't the government ready?
Three million people have been displaced. Critics call for more help from the Indian Army.

Read more...