![]() ABC Online | Australian clerical abuse victims want apology ABC Online An Australian group says the Pope should apologise to abuse victims in Australia. (Reuters: Osservatore Romano) An Australian victims group says the Pope should apologise to abuse victims in Australia, as well as people who were abused by priests in ... Pope Benedict accused of ignoring abuse allegations against Hullerman Arrogant, corrupt, secretive – the Catholic church failed to tackle evil Swiss Catholic Church investigating 10 abuse cases |
![]() Telegraph.co.uk | Thai protest talks scheduled; resolution unlikely Reuters BANGKOK, March 21 (Reuters) - Opposition activists prepared for talks with Thailand's government on Sunday to seek a way out of an intractable political conflict, but with neither side willing to budge, a resolution seems far from ... Thai red-shirts begin procession around Bangkok Thai red shirts seek to woo Bangkok Thailand PM seeks talks after Red Shirts protest halts Bangkok |
![]() Los Angeles Times | Putin foe speaks out from rural self-exile Los Angeles Times Marina Salye, 75, says she encountered the Russian leader years ago when they held posts in St. Petersburg. She accuses him of corruption at the time, and fears for her life. By Megan K. Stack The story of Marina Salye has clung to Russia for years, ... 'Day of Wrath' brings Russians on to the streets against Vladimir Putin Thousands in Russia protest government in Â'Day of Wrath' Thousands rally against Putin, dozens detained |
![]() Reuters | Nepal's former leader Koirala dies ABC Online Mr Koirala served four terms as prime minister and brokered a peace deal which ended a 10-year civil war. In 2006 he sided with Maoist rebels to force King Gyanendra to relinquish his sweeping powers. The Maoists abolished the Hindu monarchy after ... Koirala's death robs Nepali politics of its centre Nepal leader who helped end king's rule dies at 86 Nepalese ex-leader Girija Prasad Koirala dies |
![]() Houston Chronicle | Obama appeals to Iranian people Jerusalem Post WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama told Iran's leaders that his offer of diplomatic engagement over their nuclear program remains on the table during his annual Nowruz greeting. ... Ahmadinejad promises 'better news' for New Iranian Year US approach to Iran criticised Iran president suggests referendum on subsidy cuts |
![]() Reuters | Netanyahu did one thing right in the Jerusalem settlements debacle Ha'aretz In the sea of (justified) mudslinging at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, there is also room for a good word. Intentionally or not, the prime minister has revealed the lies about Jerusalem and presented things truthfully. ... Pillay rebukes Israel, Palestinians Binyamin Netanyahu holds out olive branch to Palestinians ahead of US trip History lessons for US policy on Israel? |
![]() Los Angeles Times | Israeli military kills Palestinian after fight over West Bank well Los Angeles Times A feud over a water well in a village near Nablus spurs an 'illegal riot,' Israeli officials say. One boy is killed; another is critically wounded when shot in the head. An Israeli soldier detains a Palestinian protester in the West Bank village of ... Arab youth dies in Nablus riots Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces IDF fire kills youth, injures another after Palestinians clash with settlers |
![]() The Guardian | Iraq's Iyad Allawi urges swifter election result BBC News The narrow leader in the race to become Iraq's next prime minister says poll results are taking too long to declare. Iyad Allawi, who headed the country from 2004 to 2005, told the BBC full results from the 7 March election should have been released ... Iraqi Election Still Tight, as Vote Counting Continues Al-Maliki's bloc still ahead in Iraq province count Followers of Sadr Emerge Stronger After Iraq Elections |
![]() Reuters | Sandstorm sweeps into Beijing Los Angeles Times AP Tons of sand turned Beijing's sky orange Saturday as the strongest sandstorm this year hit northern China. A thin dusting of sand covered the capital, causing workers and tourists to muffle their faces in vast Tiananmen Square. ... China sandstorm leaves Beijing shrouded in orange dust Massive sandstorm turns Beijing's streets yellow Strong sandstorm enshrouds Beijing |
![]() Christian Science Monitor | Turkey downplays expulsion threat Aljazeera.net said he had no immediate plans to expel illegal Armenian workers after his threat to do so sparked a barrage of criticism at home and abroad. slamming such moves as attempts to "tarnish" Turkey's honour and "meddle" in its ties with Armenia. ... Turkey PM to hold talks on charter reform with rivals US Holds Firm on Issue of 1915 Massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turks Turkey Detains 20 People In Coup Plot Case - Media |