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Vatican releases files in abuse case

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 05:01 PM PDT

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican, reeling from unprecedented criticism over its handling of sexual abuse cases in Ireland, took a pre-emptive strike Wednesday and published some internal files about a priest accused of molesting youngsters in Ireland and ...

Spain: Student plotted pro-Pope attack

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 05:01 PM PDT

MADRID -- A chemistry student working as a volunteer for the pope's visit to Madrid was arrested on suspicion of planning a gas attack targeting protesters opposed to the pontiff's stay, officials said Wednesday.Pope Benedict XVI is due to arrive Thu ...

Libyan rebels battle for control of last oil refinery

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 05:01 PM PDT


ZAWIYA, Libya -- Dozens of opposition fighters surrounded Libya's last functioning oil refinery Wednesday and laid siege to about 100 government troops, part of a push which brought them closer to seizing this strategic western city.
A rebel victo ...

Hunger strike stirs debate on tactics

Posted: 17 Aug 2011 05:01 PM PDT

NEW DELHI -- An activist's threat to fast to death unless the government amends an anti-corruption bill has sparked debate about whether the traditional Indian form of protest has any place in a modern democracy.Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wedne ...

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