Chinese orchestra to make landmark performance at Vatican
The conductor leading the China Philharmonic Orchestra in a landmark concert Wednesday at the Vatican said he feels honored to perform for the pope, saying music breaks down cultural barriers. Nations:[China][Vatican] Activities:[China-Vatican] 2008-05-07 On Christmas, pope urges end to wars
Pope Benedict XVI issued a Christmas Day appeal Tuesday to political leaders around the globe to find the "wisdom and courage" to end bloody conflicts in Darfur, Iraq, Afghanistan and Congo. Nations:[Somalia][Ethiopia][Sri Lanka][Lebanon][Vatican] Activities:[Israel-Palestine Conflict][Darfur Genocide Crisis] 2007-12-26 Pope to visit US, including ground zero
Pope Benedict XVI will travel to the United States for the first time as pontiff next year to meet with President Bush, address the United Nations and visit ground zero, a Vatican official told American bishops Monday. Nations:[U.S.][Vatican] People:[Rudolph Giuliani][Chris Duncan] 2007-11-12 China defends its record on religion
China defended its record on religious freedom Thursday, saying all Chinese can worship as they choose with no restrictions, and it blasted a U.S. government report that said Beijing persecutes some believers. Nations:[China][Vatican] 2007-09-20 Sudan ready to declare cease-fire
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir said Friday his government is ready to implement a cease-fire with rebel forces at the start of peace talks over the conflict in Darfur, scheduled for next month in Libya. Nations:[Vatican][Italy][Libya] People:[Romano Prodi] Activities:[Darfur Genocide Crisis] 2007-09-14 Missing girl's parents return to England
A British couple named as suspects in the disappearance of their 4-year-old daughter returned to England Sunday, days after being grilled by Portuguese police about new forensic evidence authorities believe ties them to the case. Nations:[Portugal][Vatican] Activities:[2007 British Girl Kidnap] 2007-09-09 Missing girl's parents want to go home
The British couple named as suspects in the disappearance of their 4-year-old daughter are eager to leave Portugal, a family friend said Saturday. The girl's uncle, defending the parents, called on police to reveal any evidence against them. Nations:[Portugal][Vatican][U.K.] People:[David Beckham] Activities:[2007 British Girl Kidnap] 2007-09-08 Missing UK girl's parents named suspects
In a shocking twist, the British parents who have run an international campaign to find their missing toddler were declared suspects in the case Friday, their lawyer said, after traces of blood were found in their rental car. Nations:[Vatican][Portugal] People:[David Beckham] Activities:[2007 British Girl Kidnap] 2007-09-07 Man tries to jump into popemobile
A man tried to jump into Pope Benedict XVI's uncovered popemobile as the pontiff began his general audience Wednesday in St. Peter's Square and was wrestled to the ground by security officers. Nations:[Vatican] 2007-06-06 Israeli strike on Hamas dwelling kills 8
Israel's air force fired a missile at a house in Gaza City late Sunday, killing at least eight people, residents and hospital officials said. The strike followed a decision to step up attacks against Islamic militants in response to rocket fire from Gaza. Israeli air attacks on militant targets earlier in the day killed another three Palestinians. Nations:[Israel][Vatican][Lebanon] People:[Mahmoud Abbas][Ehud Olmert] Activities:[Israel-Palestine Conflict] 2007-05-20 Pope: God will punish drug dealers
Drug traffickers will face divine justice for the scourge of illegal narcotics across Latin America, Pope Benedict XVI warned Saturday, telling dealers that "human dignity cannot be trampled upon in this way." Nations:[Brazil][Mexico][Guatemala][Paraguay][Philippines][Germany] 2007-05-12 Pope steadfast in abortion opposition
Pope Benedict XVI began his first papal trip to Latin America stressing church opposition to abortion Wednesday, suggesting that Catholic politicians in Mexico had excommunicated themselves by legalizing abortion in that nation's capital. Nations:[Brazil][Vatican][Mexico] 2007-05-09
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