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Some Methodist clergy defy gay marriage ban (AP)
Egypt appoints new foreign minister (Reuters)
Pope visits tiny San Marino (AFP)
Pope: Refugees deserve dignified welcome (AP)

Some Methodist clergy defy gay marriage ban (AP)

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 02:55 PM PDT

AP - A growing number of pastors in the United Methodist Church say they're no longer willing to obey a church rule that prohibits them from officiating at same-sex marriages, despite the potential threat of being disciplined or dismissed from the church.

Egypt appoints new foreign minister (Reuters)

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 08:18 AM PDT

Reuters - Egypt appointed a new foreign minister Sunday to replace Nabil Elaraby, who was picked as the new Arab League chief last month, a cabinet official said.

Pope visits tiny San Marino (AFP)

Posted: 19 Jun 2011 05:02 AM PDT

AFP - Pope Benedict XVI voiced concern Sunday at the effects of the economic crisis, especially on the youth, during his first visit to tiny San Marino, nestled on the eastern slopes of Italy's Apennine Mountains.