Joel Hunter, of Longwood's Northland, A Church Distributed, quit as president-elect of the group founded by Pat Robertson because he realized he would be unable to broaden the agenda beyond opposing abortion and gay marriage... ... Its influence waned said Michael Cromartie, president..…

As all parties search for a way forward, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is headed for meetings in Tehran this weekend which could bring together Iraqi, Iranian and Syrian representatives. Vice President Dick Cheney plans to visit Saudi Arabia on Saturday, and next week President..…