These bombings bring yet more fear to the country at this critical moment after the US withdrawal, our correspondent adds.

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This shows a vivid awareness that prayer may not be enough to deal with the situation facing the Catholic Church at this critical moment in its long history.

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But the notable thing is that Mr. Obama has lost the media's loyalty at this critical moment of his presidency, as other scandals over the IRS and Benghazi continue to swirl.

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We're at this critical moment.

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And, at this critical moment in our human history, there is a need, more than ever before, for new diverse humanistic voices to be heard and for new stories to be told and delivered over a multitude of platforms that digital technology has democratized and made available to everyone.

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First, at this moment of critical redefinition, you have to root your strategy for Iraq in the context of the larger, truly titanic and global conflict being waged against us by a totalitarian ideology.

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"This prize comes at a critical moment when the broader perspective is needed, " she added.

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I'm not saying they are all really starving at this moment but it is very critical and the winter has started now which adds of course to the problems.

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