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Pope's former diocese in Munich takes on "Tsunami" of abuse cases

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:58:51 +0000

MUNICH, Germany - Pope Benedict XVI's former diocese in Munich says it is facing new allegations of physical and sexual abuse on a daily basis. "It is like a tsunami," Elke Huemmeler, head of the d...

Italian bishop apologizes for abuse, sets up email reporting address for future abuse claims

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:58:50 +0000

ROME - The European clerical sex abuse scandal has reached Italy, with the bishop of the northern diocese of Bolzano apologizing to victims and promising to co-operate with prosecutors. In recent d...

Cambodian bars women from marrying South Koreans, citing human trafficking fears

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:45:10 +0000

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Cambodia has temporarily barred its citizens from marrying South Korean men after two dozen women were sold into marriage by matchmakers - the second time the government has imp...

Poll: Israelis view Obama favourably despite diplomatic feud, mixed on Netanyahu

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:56:53 +0000

JERUSALEM - A poll released Friday shows that Israelis overwhelmingly have a favourable impression of President Barack Obama, despite a grave diplomatic feud with the U.S. over east Jerusalem construc...

Former UN envoy to Afghanistan says arrests of Taliban leaders stymie talks with insurgents

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:44:26 +0000

KABUL, Afghanistan - The arrests of top Taliban figures in Pakistan abruptly halted secret U.N. contacts with the insurgency at a time when the efforts were gathering momentum, the U.N.'s former envoy...

Oregon lawsuit claims Boy Scouts failed to prevent sex abuse by local leaders, coverup

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:44:27 +0000

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Boy Scouts of America has long kept an extensive archive of secret documents that chronicle the sexual abuse of young boys by Scout leaders over the years. The "perversion file...

Plea of woman dubbed 'Jihad Jane' makes her rare US woman facing possible terror trial

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:44:29 +0000

PHILADELPHIA - If the woman dubbed "Jihad Jane" goes on trial, she would become just the second American woman tried on U.S. soil on terrorism charges - and the first accused of directly working towar...

Japanese fish dealers welcome rejection of tuna trade ban, but urge that quotas be enforced

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:44:25 +0000

TOKYO - Japanese fish dealers on Friday welcomed the rejection of a proposed trade ban on Atlantic bluefin tuna - a prized ingredient of sushi - while urging that existing quotas be more strictly enfo...

Thai anti-government protesters plan massive Saturday rally followed by blood-painting

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:44:27 +0000

BANGKOK, Thailand - Protesters in Thailand announced a full weekend of anti-government activities starting with a massive procession through Bangkok followed by "blood painting," their latest shock ta...

Poll finds Israelis view Obama favourably, believe he is fair despite diplomatic row with US

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:44:28 +0000

JERUSALEM - A poll shows an overwhelming majority of Israelis think President Barack Obama is fair and friendly toward Israel, despite a grave diplomatic feud with the U.S. over east Jerusalem constru...

Diplomats call on Israel and Palestinians to return to negotiations

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:44:30 +0000

MOSCOW - Top international diplomats on Friday called on Israel and the Palestinians to return to peace negotiations with a goal of reaching a final settlement that would create an independent Palesti...

Asian countries understanding of Obama decision to postpone trip for health care vote

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:44:24 +0000

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesian officials said Friday that they understand President Barack Obama's decision to postpone his trip to Asia over a crucial health care vote in Washington, while Australia...

Japanese dealers welcome rejection of tuna trade ban, but want quotas enforced

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:21:55 +0000

Obama, activists make noise on immigration overhaul, but what happens now?

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:21:57 +0000

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama promised to make overhauling the immigration system a top priority in his first year as president. He's now in Year Two, and the odds that he'll get to sign a bill ...

Marjah wrested from the Taliban, but residents say militants remain potent force

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:21:59 +0000

LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan - In the capital of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Taliban roam the streets freely. Barely a kilometre outside Lashkar Gah, they wield more control than the government, accor...