2012年8月30日星期四

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Pakistan minister warns of Christian discrimination

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 10:10 AM PDT

Paul Bhatti, the Minister for National HarmonyBlasphemy allegations against Christians in Pakistan are not just a religious issue, according to the country's top Christian politician -- they also show that the old feudal caste system has not gone away.


5 freebies in Prague: Palace, churches, park

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 10:09 AM PDT

FILE - This Feb. 24, 2012 file photo shows Petr Skala performing his weekly maintenance of the famous Astronomical clock at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic. The clock was first installed in 1410, making it the third-oldest astronomical clock in the world and it is supposed to be the oldest one still working. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)Prague is a vibrant city, with a lively nightlife that attracts lots of young tourists. But while cafes, busy streets and good beer draw plenty of visitors, among the most beautiful and appealing attractions in this trendy capital are its historic and cultural sites, in the Old Town, in churches and castles dating back centuries. And many of them can be enjoyed for free. Here are five suggestions.


Lawyer for pope's ex-butler quits over strategy

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:27 AM PDT

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2012 file photo Paolo Gabriele's lawyer Carlo Fusco is interviewed near St. Peter's square at the Vatican. Fusco's lawyer for the pope's ex-butler, who is facing trial for his role in the Vatican leaks scandal, has resigned. Attorney Carlo Fusco said Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012 he had quit as Paolo Gabriele's attorney over differences in defense strategy. It wasn't immediately clear if Gabriele's other lawyer, Cristiana Arru, was remaining on as counsel. A Vatican judge earlier this month ordered Gabriele to stand trial for allegedly stealing documents from Pope Benedict XVI's private apartment. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, File)A lawyer for the pope's former butler resigned Thursday, just weeks before his client was due to go on trial for his role in the scandal over leaked Vatican documents.


Religious Israeli government party wary of war with Iran

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 05:48 AM PDT

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An ultra-Orthodox Jewish party in Israel's coalition government is wary of plans for possible military strikes on Iran, political sources said on Thursday. Reservations by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the top spiritual authority for the Shas party, could be an obstacle to any attempt by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to get security cabinet approval for hitting Iran's nuclear sites. "He believes the price would be too high, and for an action that may not achieve its goal," said a person briefed on discussions inside the Shas party, speaking on condition of anonymity. ...

Pakistan: Bail delayed in Christian blasphemy case

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 01:33 AM PDT

Tahir Naveed Chaudhry, center, the lawyer of a Christian girl accused of blasphemy, briefs reporters about a court proceeding in Islamabad, Pakistan on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. A judge hearing the case has delayed a bail hearing after a lawyer representing the man accusing the girl of burning the Quran challenged a medical report putting the girl's age at 14. (AP Photo/B.K. Bangash)A judge hearing the case of a Pakistani Christian girl accused of blasphemy delayed her bail hearing on Thursday after a lawyer questioned a medical report putting the girl's age at 14, suggesting the government had tried to influence it.


CONVENTION WATCH: 2 churches, Ryan delights

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 08:52 PM PDT

Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan addresses the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)Around the 2012 Republican National Convention and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details to you:


CONVENTION WATCH: 2 churches, attack dog Ryan

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 08:39 PM PDT

Republican vice presidential nominee, Rep. Paul Ryan waves after his address at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)Around the 2012 Republican National Convention and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details to you:


2 CHURCHES, 1 CREED

Posted: 29 Aug 2012 08:25 PM PDT

Paul Ryan, candidato a vicepresidente por el Partido Republicano, pronuncia un discurso durante la Convención Nacional Republicana en Tampa, Florida, el miércoles 29 de agosto de 2012. Ryan es el compañero de fórmula de Mitt Romney para las elecciones de noviembre. (Foto AP/J. Scott Applewhite)Paul Ryan touched on his Catholic faith and Mitt Romney's Mormon faith in accepting the Republican nomination for vice president Wednesday night.


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