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German bishops to investigate all abuse charges, including at choir once led by popes brother
BERLIN - Catholic authorities in Germany announced two major abuse investigations Wednesday - one into the renowned choir once led by Pope Benedict XVI's brother and another into what everyone, includ...
In rare case, US woman accused of aiding terrorists, agreeing to kill Swedish artist
PHILADELPHIA - An indictment against a suburban Philadelphia woman accused of recruiting jihadist fighters online and moving to Europe to try to kill a Swedish artist is a rare case of an American wom...
Biden says Palestinians deserve 'viable' independent state with contiguous territory
Vice-President Joe Biden said Wednesday the Palestinians deserve a "viable" independent state with contiguous territory, seeking to reassure them of U.S. support after Israel announced plans to expand...
Cyprus court orders 2 men held over theft of former president's corpse
NICOSIA, Cyprus - A suspect's remorse over his alleged role in the theft of the body of Cyprus'former president led to the corpse's discovery and three arrests, a police official testified Wednesday. ...
UN official urges Iraqis to report election results quickly
BAGHDAD - The top United Nations envoy in Iraq urged election officials Wednesday to release the results of this week's historic vote as quickly as possible, saying Iraqis "have the right to know as s...
Regensburg diocese in Germany to examine abuse claims at pope's brother's choir
BERLIN - A spokesman for the Regensburg Catholic diocese in Germany says the diocese will investigate allegations of physical and sexual abuse that have swirled around a famed choir once led by Pope B...
Gunmen attack US-based Christian aid group in northwest Pakistan, killing 6 people
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Suspected militants armed with grenades attacked the offices of a U.S.-based Christian aid group helping earthquake survivors in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing six e...
UN report: Up to half of Somalia's food aid diverted from needy to militias or businessmen
Up to half the food aid intended for the millions of hungry people in Somalia is being diverted to corrupt contractors, radical Islamic militants and local U.N. workers, according to a U.N. Security C...
US defence chief holds strategy talks with Gulf ally Saudi Arabia about response to Iran
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - American Defence Secretary Robert Gates was keeping up the pressure on Iran on Wednesday, consulting with close U.S. ally Saudi Arabia about how to respond to Tehran's disputed ...
China urges greater US commitments on climate change, technical and financial support
BEIJING - China told the United States on Wednesday to make stronger commitments on climate change and provide environmental expertise and financing to developing nations. At the same time, China s...
Fergie topped this year's list of Hollywood's most-desired figure -- beating out former winners Jennifer Aniston and Eva Longoria Parker.
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