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Monday, April 18, 2005

Black Smoke

The first day of the Conclave of Cardinals ended in black smoke pouring from the smokestack atop the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world that the 115 cardinals sequestered in the Vatican could not come to an agreement on who would be the next pope. The cardinals will not be seen again until a new... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 15, 2005

But What About The Genocide In Darfur?

Quote of the day: "The Khartoum government will not stop this killing until it is faced with stiff international pressure. Every day the world fails to act, Khartoum gets closer to its genocidal goal and every day the world fails to act it compounds its shame." -- Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 11, 2005

Reshaping The World Order

China and India signed an 11-point agreement today that they hope will effectively eliminate disputes over their 2500-mile border, a contentious topic that resulted in a war between the two countries in 1962. The two nations -- together they comprise over one-third of the world's population -- also... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 8, 2005

Saint John Paul II

With hundreds of world leaders watching, with hundreds of thousands filled St. Peter's Square, with millions in attendance via satellite and television, Pope John Paul II was laid to rest today in St. Peter's Basilica after a 2-and-one-half hour funeral. Cardinal Ratzinger, a close confidant and a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sixteen Dead, Two Missing

A Chinook helicopter carrying U.S. soldiers and three contractors went down southwest of Kabul Wednesday. Thirteen military personnel were killed along with the contractors. Two soldiers are still missing, according to authorities. It is the most fatalities suffered by American forces since the fall... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 4, 2005

An African Pope?

Some think so, albeit most are from Africa. Although considered a long shot by most experts, analysts, and insiders, it is not considered impossible or wishful thinking. Africa has increased its Catholic membership by 30% in the past decade, while European and American membership stagnates. Do they... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 2, 2005

The Death Of A Pope

Pope John Paul II died today at 9:37 (2:37 EST), ending the 26 years of heading the Roman Catholic Church. About 70,000 faithful filled St. Peter's Square during his last hours, offering prayers. Now begins the heart-rending task of electing a new Pope. My heart goes out to all Catholics. Today is... Sign in to see full entry.

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All Eyes On Rome

Thousands are pouring into Rome and Vatican City as Pope John Paul II slips further toward death. His status is critical, guarded, and he seems to be losing consciousness. After suffering from a unrinary tract infection, which led to renal shutdown and a heart attack, the Pope's body was insulted by... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Shock After Aftershocks

The death toll in Indonesia is now estimated to be more than 1000 after a series of aftershocks, one of them registering 6.3, hit the already reeling nation. Still, so far, no tsunamis. But it is little relief for the families of the dead. ''We have to be careful in counting,'' stated Budi Atmaji... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 28, 2005

Quake, But No Tsunami

An earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter Scale shook the tiny island of Nias, the epicenter, and surrounding Indonesia and Malaysia. Hundreds have been reported killed (296 officially) and thousands were evacuated after a tsunami warning was broadcast. Thankfully, a tsunami never materialized.... Sign in to see full entry.

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