Vatican sex abuse scandal lawsuit dismissed

Vatican sex abuse scandal lawsuit dismissed

February 11, 2012 - 15:01 AMT  16:47 GMT
Attorney Jeff Anderson had filed the lawsuit at the peak of a European explosion of the sex abuse scandal in 2010.

Two television journalists found stabbed to death in Bangladesh

February 11, 2012 - 14:57 AMT  16:47 GMT
Police said Sarwar was found with his hands tied from behind. No valuables were missing from the house, investigators said.
Bahraini forces fire tear gas at protesters

Bahraini forces fire tear gas at protesters

February 11, 2012 - 14:49 AMT  16:47 GMT
Forces "are excessively using tear gas to punish residents in areas where protests are taking place," said the opposition activist.
Turkish Prime Minister undergoes another surgery

Turkish Prime Minister undergoes another surgery

February 11, 2012 - 14:35 AMT  10:35 GMT
Erdoğan's surgery was kept secret for some time, leading to rumors that the Prime Minister had intestine cancer.

Priests stay in Syria despite violence

February 11, 2012 - 14:21 AMT  16:47 GMT
Archbishop Mario Zenari said the Vatican has no plans to close its operations in Damascus, the Syrian capital.
Paul McCartney honored as MusiCares Person of the Year

Paul McCartney honored as MusiCares Person of the Year

February 11, 2012 - 14:13 AMT  16:47 GMT
McCartney was toasted for his musical achievements and philanthropic work two days before the Grammy Awards.
Bağış continues remarks on Armenian Genocide

Bağış continues remarks on Armenian Genocide

February 11, 2012 - 14:09 AMT  16:47 GMT
Turkey's EU Affairs Minister: the fact that some EU members have to pass laws that restrict freedom of speech is illogical.
160 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported last week

160 instances of Azeri ceasefire violation reported last week

February 11, 2012 - 14:06 AMT  16:47 GMT
Intensified violation cases were recorded on February 6-7, with 300 shots fired by Azerbaijan towards the Armenian positions.
Obama's next budget to slash funding for Mars, Jupiter rovers

Obama's next budget to slash funding for Mars, Jupiter rovers

February 11, 2012 - 13:57 AMT  09:57 GMT
The cuts are likely to be a big blow to researchers who have been working diligently to promote Mars missions.

Pro-Kremlin party top official resigns

February 11, 2012 - 13:45 AMT  16:47 GMT
"Today is my last day as chairman of United Russia's central executive committee," Andrei Vorobyov has said.
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