Vatican does not go far enough on human dignity

Dignitatis Personae, issued by the Vatican in December 2008, is timely but not comprehensive enough says Rev. Felix Wilfred.
Related: india, vatican, theology, human rights, stemcell, embryology, science

Pope says give peace a chance, in Gaza

The pope asked the world for prayers for justice and peace in Gaza. He expressed solidarity with the victims: "War and hatred are not the solution to any problem," said Benedict XVI.
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Israel marches into Gaza

Israeli ground forces entered Gaza at nightfall on January 3 while exerting total control over the skies. Hamas promises to make Gaza a "tomb" for Israel.
Related: israel, gaza war, gaza, palestine, islam, us, war, jihadism, iran, geopolitics
Analysis by Lisa Curtis and Nicholas Hamisevicz

Bangladesh: South Asia's democracy milestone

U.S. should support the newly elected democratic government but make clear that it is the new government's responsibility to prove it is capable of improving governance and rooting out corruption within its own ranks
Analysis by Dore Gold

Is Israel using disproportionate force in Gaza?

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court avers that states are allowed to carry out attacks on military objectives even if some civilian deaths occur. It is Hamas' attacks that are specifically directed at civilians, not Israels'.
Commentary by Derek Scissors, Ph.D.

True growth in China lower than stated growth

It's 1998 all over again
Commentary by Aaron D. Taylor

Who would Jesus bomb?

When Muslims embrace Christianity, they are expected to show less militancy towards Israel. How are Christian converts from Judaism to approach the current invasion of Gaza?

Penguin population collapsing

Scientists are trying to stem the loss of South Africa's penguins.

Raped nun faces line-up in India

A Catholic nun who was beaten and raped by Hindu extremists identified two of her assailants, but not the rapist.

Economic indicators for Australia are mixed

The leading index decreased for the second consecutive month in October

Food For The Poor aids ex-cons towards new life

With help from Food For The Poor, prisoners in Jamaica, Guyana, Haiti and Honduras who were incarcerated due to their inability to pay fines will be able to return home for Christmas.

Mexico's economy stumbles

Economic activity fell in October due primarily to a decline in industrial production, although employment increased slightly

Poppy cultivation dilemma in Afghanistan

Experts at the Afghanistan Research and Evaluation Unit, say the reduction in poppy cultivation is largely due to economic and environmental factors, rather than counter-narcotics

Anglicans prepare for female bishops

Proposed legislation will be offered January 5, 2009 to allow ordination of female bishops within five years. Male "complimentary bishops" will be nominated to minister to recalcitrant parishes.

Vatican does not go far enough on human dignity

Dignitatis Personae, issued by the Vatican in December 2008, is timely but not comprehensive enough says Rev. Felix Wilfred.

Cubans line up for Spanish citizenship

Taking advantage of Spain's Law of Historical Memory, Cubans who can claim descent from enemies of Francisco Franco can obtain Spanish nationality. It comes 50 years after Fidel Castro's triumphant revolution.

Hamas conducts reprisals against Palestinians

Hamas has placed members of Fatah under house arrest, while others are shot, since it fears Fatah may exploit Israel's operation in Gaza.

Design NASA's Ares V Heavy Lift rocket

NASA seeks concept proposals for its new rocket that will go to the moon

Upshot of shutting off gas to Ukraine

The result of Russia's decision to cut gas supplies to Ukraine is a shortfall to Europe. The two energy giants' dispute is ongoing.

Ancient trophy head mystery solved

Researchers speculated that if trophy heads were spoils of war, they likely would have come from people who lived somewhere beyond the Nazca area

True growth in China lower than stated growth

It's 1998 all over again

The Kennedy and Castro Boys and murder

Conflicts, such as the current Russia/Ukraine impasse, will militate against increasing oil production in the coming years.

Bangladesh: South Asia's democracy milestone

U.S. should support the newly elected democratic government but make clear that it is the new government's responsibility to prove it is capable of improving governance and rooting out corruption within its own ranks

Sleep disorder is a sign of dementia

According to Neurology, the online journal of the American Academy of Neurology, sufferers of REM sleep behavior disorder may be at risk of developing dementia or Parkinson's disease.

French Gourmet: Cote Cuisine

Video (in French)

EU climate package hangs in the balance

Diplomats and officials fear that environmental pledges made in rosier economic times will be an early casualty of the global downturn

True growth in China lower than stated growth

It's 1998 all over again

Who would Jesus bomb?

When Muslims embrace Christianity, they are expected to show less militancy towards Israel. How are Christian converts from Judaism to approach the current invasion of Gaza?

Current immigration policy satisfies no one

The solution to the current immigration problem in the US offered by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Houston appears to echo a similar solution, offered by the leftist Industrial Areas Foundation.

Democrats plan huge tax increases for 2009

Newt Gingrich outlines four things to look for in the stimulus package

Penguin population collapsing

Scientists are trying to stem the loss of South Africa's penguins.

The Kennedy and Castro Boys and murder

Upshot of shutting off gas to Ukraine

Yes, leftists, there is clean coal

Design NASA's Ares V Heavy Lift rocket

Disney settles with designer of Mission: Space

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