![]() Reuters | Pope's sex abuse letter 'does not address cover-up' Times Online Campaigners for the victims of sexual abuse in Ireland claimed the Pope's letter failed to address the "core issue" of why the perpetrators were protected. Sexual abuse charity One in Four said the Catholic Church was "still in denial", ... Pope's letter to Irish Catholics disappoints child abuse survivors Pope's letter is a warning to Germany, says Archbishop Victims disappointed by Pope abuse letter |
![]() The Hindu | Nitish Kumar, SK Modi condole Koirala's death Daily News & Analysis PTI Patna: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and his deputy SK Modi today condoled the death of five-time Nepal prime minister Girija Prasad Koirala in Kathmandu. In a separate condolence message, Kumar described Koirala as an architect of ... Nepal's Maoists say Koirala's death a blow to peace Nepalese ex-leader Girija Prasad Koirala dies Girija Prasad Koirala (1925-2010): Southasian democrat dies at the helm |
![]() The Hindu | Taliban Arrests Have Halted Early Talks, Former Envoy Says New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan — The former top United Nations official in Afghanistan said that recent arrests of high-ranking Taliban figures by Pakistan had severed important secret communications between the Taliban and the West meant to ... Arrests by Pak attempt to scuttle talks with Taliban: UN diplomat Pakistani Analysts Respond to Former UN Official's Criticism Taliban arrests 'disrupt' UN talks |
![]() Reuters South Africa | Iranians celebrate Persian New Year, Nowruz Press TV Iranians around the globe celebrate the Persian New Year, Nowruz, marking the first day of spring, as a time of renewal, hope and change. For Iranians, Nowruz is a celebration of new beginnings, a time to visit relatives and friends, and pay respect to ... Obama Addresses Iran Via Internet Video Obama to Iranians: We Want Brighter Future for You Obama offers diplomatic dialogue for Iran |
![]() Sydney Morning Herald | UN Chief Urges Israel to End Settlement Building New York Times JERUSALEM — During a visit to the West Bank city of Ramallah on Saturday, the United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, called on Israel to cease all settlement construction in the occupied territories. ... UN chief Ban Ki-moon demands Israel settlements halt PA: Place supervisors in settlements to ensure freeze UN Secretary-General Says Jerusalem Should be Dual Capital |
![]() Reuters | Protests continue in Bangkok as 65000 join parade Telegraph.co.uk Tens of thousands of opposition activists paraded through Thailand's capital Bangkok to try to win over Bangkok's middle classes to their anti-government campaign. Bangkok: Police estimated 65000 protesters took part, although some media and witnesses ... Thailand protesters stage rally through Bangkok Thailand's Red Shirts Hold 7th Day of Peaceful Protests In Thailand, A Little Black Magic Is Politics as Usual |
![]() Reuters | Under fire: Another rocket hits south Ynetnews A Qassam rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip Saturday afternoon, prompting residents in southern Israel to take cover in bomb shelters and secure rooms. The rocket landed in an open area in the Ashkelon Beach regional council; no injuries or damages ... Gazans wounded in Israeli strike At least 14 wounded in IAF missile strike on Gaza Israeli air force bombs Gaza |
![]() The Hindu | Putin offers US hints of support Reuters Tea Partiers want it known that they are not Republican Party lapdogs, but are they a fringe movement or a sleeping giant, awakened? Full Article US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton (R) and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin meet at the ... Russia, US likely to sign arms treaty in April: report Russia to back 'smart' Iran sanctions Russia firm on Bushehr plant |
![]() Telegraph.co.uk | BA cabin crew strike: Your questions answered Telegraph.co.uk British Airways cabin crew have gone on strike after talks with the airline broke down. Here we answer some of the important questions in the row. BA is facing two years of record financial losses and says it needs to make major savings on its ... British Airways strike hits Heathrow flights British Airways cabin crew starts three-day strike British Airways cabin crew strike begins |
![]() National Post | House committee to determine rules for voting on health plan Washington Post The House Rules Committee was gaveled into session Saturday morning, the next step in the legislative process that will lead to Sunday's debate on a landmark health-care bill. At the same time, ... Obama Seeks Votes on Health-Care Reform Dems Once Challenged Rule Permitting Passage of Bills Without Vote First step begins in the healthcare fray: Committee setting up ground rules |