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Benedict's Papacy Takes Shape ABC News
Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd gathered in front of his former private home in Rome, Wednesday, April 20, 2005. The Pontiff, former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, exited the Vatican City Wednesday for a quick visit to his former home in Rome.
Pope to push John Paul's vision Helena Independent Record
A new start for the church? Santa Maria Times
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Same-sex civil unions signed into state law Torrington Register Citizen
A long and controversial battle over granting gay and lesbian couples the right to enter into civil unions in Connecticut ended Wednesday with final General Assembly passage of groundbreaking legislation.
Connecticut Legalizes Civil Unions for Gay Couples Reuters
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Internet Drug Ring Broken Washington Post
The Drug Enforcement Agency has shut down a major Internet drug ring run from Philadelphia by two foreign university students who allegedly sold millions of doses of controlled narcotics, steroids and amphetamines online without prescriptions, officials said yesterday.
Feds bust alleged Web drug ring USA Today
International crackdown breaks up Internet drug rings, arrest 20 Pittsburgh Post Gazette
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Slow population growth threatens NE political clout Boston Globe
New England stands to lose about 20 percent of its congressional seats over the next quarter-century as political power follows population booms in the South and West, newly released census data indicate.
Latest estimates: Louisiana likely to lose US House seat by 2020 Dateline Alabama
Utah growth rate soaring Salt Lake City Deseret News
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Indiana Executes Man in Torture Killing Reuters
The state of Indiana on Thursday executed a man convicted of killing a teenage girl by forcing instant glue up her nose and taping her mouth shut after 12 days of rape and torture.
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Convicted Rapist, Murderer Executed INDYchannel.com
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Pope pledges dialogue with other faiths Fort Worth Star Telegram
Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday used his first papal Mass to calm fears that his papacy would further divide the Roman Catholic Church and instead promised "open and sincere" dialogue among all Christians and with other faiths.
Cardinals offer new view of Benedict San Francisco Chronicle
Pope Benedict XVI Elected In Vatican City Imokilly People
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Benedict XVI and the world Kathimerini, Greece
It is natural that the election of a new pope, leader of the Holy See, is of most concern to the followers of the Roman Catholic Church. However, in today’s globalized and interdependent world, the identity of the Vatican leader inevitably has an impact on relations between the Roman Catholic Church, with its 1 billion followers, and other religions, whether Christian or not. At a time when a clash of civilizations or religions is being elevated as the driving force behind contemporary international developments, the public posture of religious leaders can play a key role in consolidating or undermining world peace. In this light, the Christian Orthodox religion, and the Greeks in particular, are interested in seeing the policy of Joseph Ratzinger of Germany, the new Pope Benedict XVI. His predecessor, the late John Paul II, met Archbishop Christodoulos under the Parthenon roughly a thousand years after the schism, cultivating hopes for warmer ties between the two churches. In fact John Paul II had expressed his admiration for the Greek civilization. Ratzinger has in the past said that he considers Greece’s legacy to be an integral part of European identity. One wishes that the new pope will be consistent enough to express his appreciation in his stand toward our country. It is interesting to see whether Ratzinger will manage to overcome his previous hardline stance and kick-start the much-needed dialogue between religions which has come to a halt over the past few years. Pope John Paul II preferred symbolic visits to non-Catholic religious sites like mosques and synagogues instead of venturing out and taking substantial steps. As head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith for 20 years, Benedict XVI has deep knowledge of the disagreements and possible areas of rapprochement between the two Christian churches. He is the best candidate to promote substantial conciliatory moves provided that he proves himself to be “a simple, humble worker in the Lord’s vineyard,” as he profiled himself after being introduced to the flock, and not live up to his reputation as a hardline, ultraconservative figure.
Benedict XVI honours John Paul II, urges unity, peace Expatica
From “grand inquisitor” to pope: Benedict XVI to head crusade ... World Socialist Web Site
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Italy president in coalition talks CNN International
The president of Italy is in talks with political leaders in a bid to form a new government following the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi as prime minister.
Talks Open on Berlusconi Bid for New Italy Govt Reuters
Italian PM resigns amid government crisis ISN
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Al-Qaida in Iraq claims responsibility for bomb aimed at Allawi Boston Globe
Al-Qaida in Iraq, the country's most feared terror group, claimed responsibility Thursday for a suicide car bombing that targeted interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's convoy but did not harm the Iraqi leader. In a separate attack, a roadside bomb exploded on the highway leading to Baghdad's airport Thursday, heavily damaging three SUVs carrying civilians. Police Capt. Hamid Ali said two foreigners were killed and three wounded in the burning vehicles. But U.S. Embassy and military officials could not confirm the casualties.
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Ecuadorean president seeks asylum after ousting CBC News
The president of Ecuador sought political asylum in Brazil's embassy overnight Wednesday, hours after the nation's Congress removed him from office.
A coup by Congress and the street Economist
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Trains Crash in India, Killing at Least 24 ABC News
People climb on top of wrecked compartments at the site of a train accident at Samlaya village, in Western India, Thursday April 21, 2005.
Trains Crash in India, Killing at Least 24 Guardian
Indian train crash kills at least 24 CBC News
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Minister: China, Japan to Meet in Jakarta ABC News
Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura, right, and his Rwandan counterpart Charles Murigande shake hands at the start of their meeting held on the sidelines of the Asian-African Ministerial Meeting in Jakarta Wednesday, April 20, 2005.
China hopes Japan to help promote bilateral ties Xinhua
China-Japan talks to be 'realized' CNN International
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US Commercial Helicopter Shot Down In Iraq Boston Channel.com
The US Embassy in Iraq says nine people died in a commercial helicopter crash about 12 miles north of Baghdad. Embassy officials said the MI-8 helicopter was contracted from SkyLink Air and Logistic Support, a Washington-based company.
Deadly Bulgarian Crash - Iraq's First Downing of Civilian Plane Sofia News Agency
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Ukraine hopes to join NATO in 2008: FM Xinhua
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Boris Tarasyuk said here Thursday that Ukraine is working to complete the reforms necessary to qualify for membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 2008.
NATO Offers Ukraine Negotiations on Entry to Alliance MOSNEWS
NATO Offers Ukraine Talks on Membership Goal Reuters
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Muslim group wants more Philippine talks International Herald Tribune
MANILA Despite positive steps in peace talks this week, the largest Muslim rebel group in the Philippines said Thursday that another round of talks was needed to resolve the thorny issue of ancestral land in the mineral-rich south.
Talks bring hope for peace in Philippines Xinhua
Philippines, Muslim rebel group move closer to deal Reuters AlertNet
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Time for a dialogue: A very personal video - John Kerry
Decisions are about to be made that will shape America's future. Please take a few minutes to watch this video - and then forward it to your friends! WATCH THE VIDEO
The Republican Party's leaders have set America on an extraordinarily dangerous path. We are no longer just debating the merits of one policy over another. It's far more fundamental than that. The far right seems set on a path that challenges the fundamentals of how we make our democracy work best for all of us. I can't literally sit in your living room and talk about what's going on and how we need to rise to the occasion. So, I've chosen the next best thing, recording a video message that I hope each and every member of the johnkerry.com community will take the time to watch. John Kerry
It's essential for us to come together right now because, every day, Republican leaders are crossing lines that should never be crossed:

• The line that says a leader in the House of Representatives should never carelessly threaten or intimidate federal judges.
• The line that says a leader in the Senate should never accuse those who disagree with his political tactics of waging a war against people of faith.
• The line that says respect for core constitutional principles should never be undermined by a political party's quest for power.
• And, most important of all, the line that says a political party's leaders should never let their obsession with amassing power overwhelm the needs and interests of America's families.

The enclosed video message addresses the vitally important moment that our nation has reached. Decisions are about to be made that will shape America's future. I urge you to take a few minutes to watch the video -- and to forward it to your friends. But, most of all, I encourage you to join with the entire johnkerry.com community in committing yourself to acting to give voice to our values in the critical days ahead and holding Republicans in Washington accountable.
http://www.johnkerry.com/action/valuesvideo
Sincerely,
John Kerry

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France Backs China on Taiwan Deutsche Welle
During a state visit to China, French Premier Raffarin threw support behind a law allowing China to attack Taiwan and continued to push for a lift of the EU arms embargo.
France backs early lifting of EU arms embargo on China Hindu
Chinese PM, French PM hold talks on variou issues Xinhua
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Death toll in blast at Zambia mine climbs to 51 Reuters AlertNet
Officials investigating a blast at a Zambian mine that killed at least 51 people said on Thursday the job was made more difficult because everyone inside the explosives factory where it occurred died. Mangled pieces of metal littered the factory, three bags packed with body parts collected from the debris lay against a crumbling wall and women wailed nearby as Chambishi came to grips with one of Zambia's worst-ever industrial accidents.
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Susilo opens Asian-African business summit Jakarta Post
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono opened on Thursday the Asian-African Business Summit, attended by at least 500 businesspeople from 24 countries from the Asian and African continents.
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to attend the Asian-African ... Manila Bulletin
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Greenspan: Major budget action needed MarketWatch
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan warned lawmakers Thursday that "major deficit-reducing actions" are necessary to rein in a federal budget that remains on an unsustainable path.
Fed chief reminds lawmakers of budget risks 9NEWS.com
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