By Sudha Ramachandran

BANGALORE - Myanmar's Senior General Than Shwe ended a five-day visit to India on Thursday having sealed several pacts that will boost security and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Church Services

Editor's Note: The deadline for church briefs and services is 5 p.m. Wednesday prior to publication. Information received after this time will not be published.

Newsweek: The reinvention of Al Sharpton

Why the indefatigable Al Sharpton still has work to do, and what his evolution tells us about race and politics in Obamas America. United States - Newsweek - Al Sharpton - President - Politics

The Reinvention of the Rev. Al Sharpton

Why the indefatigable Al Sharpton still has work to do. And what his evolution tells us about race and politics in Obamas America.

The Sisterhood 50

The Forward has selected 50 of the most influential women rabbis in America, plus five in Israel, for this inaugural Sisterhood 50 list. These women span generations and the denominational spectrum; they are pulpit rabbis, teachers, academics, pastoral caregivers and organizational leaders.