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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. World - Google News - Google News Canada 'deplores' sentencing of Chinese dissident - AFP December 25, 2009 at 7:45 pm ABC News Canada 'deplores' sentencing of Chinese dissident AFP OTTAWA — Canada's foreign minister on Friday strongly condemned China for sentencing dissident Liu Xiaobo to 11 years in prison for subversion and called for the activist to be released. "Canada deplores the sentencing of Liu Xiaobo, whom we believe is ... Chinese dissident's jailing draws international angerBBC News Analysis: Liu Xiaobo case reveals a more assertive ChinaTimes Online Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo sentenced to 11 years in jailThe Guardian Aljazeera.net -New York Times -Washington Post all 1,544 news articles » Taliban issue video of captive US soldier - Reuters December 25, 2009 at 7:33 pm Reuters Taliban issue video of captive US soldier Reuters KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban on Friday issued a new video tape of a captured American soldier ridiculing the war in Afghanistan as "our next Vietnam," a move the US military condemned as a cruel piece of Christmas Day propaganda. ... Taliban release 'cruel' video of captured soldierABC Online Taliban Video Shows Captive SoldierWall Street Journal Taliban Sends Out Video of GI Caught in AfghanistanNew York Times BBC News -Los Angeles Times -KMVT all 999 news articles » Defying suicide bombers, Iraqi Shiites mark somber holiday - MiamiHerald.com December 25, 2009 at 5:57 pm Washington Post Defying suicide bombers, Iraqi Shiites mark somber holiday MiamiHerald.com BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Carrying banners with an air of defiance, thousands of Shiite Muslims made the trek toward southern holy cities Friday to lament the death of a revered 7th century martyr even as they grieved for at least 30 Iraqis ... Holiday Violence in Iraq Claims 26Wall Street Journal 18 killed in Iraq violence despite tight securityAFP Shiite pilgrims, census workers killed in IraqCNN NPR -Washington Post -New York Times all 1,485 news articles » Bishops quit after Irish sex probe - Aljazeera.net December 25, 2009 at 5:47 pm BBC News Bishops quit after Irish sex probe Aljazeera.net Two Irish bishops have offered their resignation to the Pope, after a government investigation highlighted a cover-up of child sex abuse by priests in Ireland over decades. The announcement on Friday, Christmas Day, increased the number of resignations ... Two more Irish bishops quit their posts over child abuse criticismTimes Online Two more Irish bishops to resign over child abuseReuters Two more Irish bishops quit over child abuse scandalAFP Press TV -BBC News -CNN all 546 news articles » Israel's Operation Cast Lead in Gaza bring stemporary quiet - Xinhua December 25, 2009 at 5:28 pm guardian.co.uk Israel's Operation Cast Lead in Gaza bring stemporary quiet Xinhua JERUSALEM, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- It was at this time about one year ago that the Gaza Strip became the top news item of the world. Israel launched what it dubbed Operation Cast Lead on Dec. 27, 2008, with its stated aim of ending the ... Threat from Salafists emerges as Hamas and Israel break from fightingTimes Online Hamas split over exiling prisoners for ShalitHa'aretz Tough Military Stance Stirs Little Debate in IsraelNew York Times Ynetnews -Jerusalem Post -Jewish Telegraphic Agency all 2,294 news articles » Debt-laden Japan shocked by £630bn spree - Times Online December 25, 2009 at 4:33 pm Xinhua Debt-laden Japan shocked by £630bn spree Times Online Yukio Hatoyama, the new Japanese Prime Minister, has stunned a nation already mired in huge public debt by unveiling the country's biggest ever postwar budget: a 92.3 trillion yen (£630 billion) spending spree aimed at "saving people's lives". ... India, Japan to firm up bilateral relationsThe Hindu Japan unveils record budget to boost economyAFP Afghanistan tops agenda during Japan PM's visitEconomic Times Times of India -New York Times -Reuters all 701 news articles » Five Years Later Indonesia Remembers Tsunami - Voice of America December 25, 2009 at 3:57 pm Globe and Mail Five Years Later Indonesia Remembers Tsunami Voice of America Photo: AP It has been five years since a catastrophic tsunami devastated coastlines across Asia and Africa, killing more than a quarter of a million people. More than 160000 Indonesian's died, most of those in Aceh Province, where half a million were ... Asia remembers day ocean unleashed its furyAFP Tsunami aid windfall in Aceh brings sinister threat to foreign workersTimes Online Memories of Aceh: Indonesia Five Years After the TsunamiTIME Washington Post -CNN -guardian.co.uk all 293 news articles » Woman knocks down pope at Mass; Christmas celebrations begin - CNN International December 25, 2009 at 3:26 pm CTV.ca Woman knocks down pope at Mass; Christmas celebrations begin CNN International (CNN) -- A woman jumped a barrier at the start of Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's Basilica and knocked down the pope, briefly disrupting ceremonies. Screams erupted from onlooking worshippers when the woman ran toward Pope Benedict XVI and grabbed ... Christmas represents sign of hope: PopeThe Hindu Pope Delivers Christmas BlessingVoice of America Pope Knocked Down During MassWall Street Journal CBC.ca -TVNZ -Telegraph.co.uk all 2,424 news articles » Thousands of Pilgrims Celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem - Voice of America December 25, 2009 at 3:20 pm BBC News Thousands of Pilgrims Celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem Voice of America Photo: AP Thousands of pilgrims have joined local Palestinians in Christmas celebrations in the West Bank town of Bethlehem. Christmas mass was celebrated at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, with carols sung in Arabic. ... Worshippers gather to celebrate Christmas in BethlehemBBC News Pilgrims crowd Bethlehem on warm Christmas eveReuters Bethlehem celebrates ChristmasAljazeera.net Xinhua -Ha'aretz -The Press Association all 936 news articles » China Sentences Dissident to 11 Years - Wall Street Journal December 25, 2009 at 3:07 pm ABC News China Sentences Dissident to 11 Years Wall Street Journal BEIJING -- A Chinese court sentenced Liu Xiaobo, China's most prominent dissident, to 11 years in prison for criticizing the government, a verdict that suggests the numerous other activists who have been detained in the past year may ... International outcry after Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo sentenced to 11 yearsTimes Online Chinese dissident's jailing draws international angerBBC News China Sentences Dissident to 11 years in PrisonVoice of America The Guardian -Aljazeera.net -Sydney Morning Herald all 1,523 news articles » Video Shows Captive US Soldier - Wall Street Journal December 25, 2009 at 3:07 pm ABC News Video Shows Captive US Soldier Wall Street Journal KABUL -- The Taliban issued a new video Friday of a US soldier who was captured this summer in Afghanistan. Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl, an airborne infantryman, was seized by Taliban-aligned militants on June 30. ... US condemns Taliban video of captive soldierBBC News Taliban Sends Out Video of GI Caught in AfghanistanNew York Times Text of family's plea for release of US soldier captured in AfghanistanLos Angeles Times RTT News -Press TV -Long War Journal all 925 news articles » 2009? Some years are best forgotten, says Queen in Christmas address - Times Online December 25, 2009 at 2:56 pm Reuters 2009? Some years are best forgotten, says Queen in Christmas address Times Online The Queen's Christmas Message was a sombre one today at the end of a year dominated by the war in Afghanistan and deep economic gloom. "Each year that passes seems to have its own character," she said. "Some leave us with a feeling of satisfaction, ... Troops get extra time to phone home at ChristmasAFP Britain's queen calls 2009 "difficult year"Reuters Queen Elizabeth II applauds fallen troopsUPI.com BBC News -The Guardian -Monsters and Critics.com all 651 news articles » Iranian Cleric Warns Opposition Not to Use Religious Ceremony to Protest - Voice of America December 25, 2009 at 2:52 pm Times Online Iranian Cleric Warns Opposition Not to Use Religious Ceremony to Protest Voice of America Photo: AP A top pro-government cleric is warning Iranians Friday not to take advantage of one of Shi'ite Islam's most sacred holy days to create a free-for-all protest against the government. He also told Christians around the world that they should ... Iran cleric urges unity during Shiite ceremoniesAFP Iranian cleric urges unity ahead of Shiite holidayYnetnews Iran security clashes with cleric mourners: websiteReuters Washington Post -Los Angeles Times -New York Times all 267 news articles » Britain's Queen Pays Tribute to British Forces - Voice of America December 25, 2009 at 2:12 pm CTV.ca Britain's Queen Pays Tribute to British Forces Voice of America Queen Elizabeth, the symbolic head of the British military, speaks of the loss felt by many, in this, the deadliest year to date for British forces in Afghanistan. Photo: AP Britain's Queen Elizabeth II carries flowers she received from wellwishers, ... Britain's queen calls 2009 "difficult year"Reuters Troops get extra time to phone home at ChristmasAFP Queen's sadness over deaths in AfghanistanIndependent BBC News -AllAfrica.com -New York Times all 661 news articles » Pope Delivers Christmas Blessing - Voice of America December 25, 2009 at 1:10 pm Globe and Mail Pope Delivers Christmas Blessing Voice of America Speaking in 65 different languages from the central balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica, Pope Benedict offeres a blessing of peace and joy for the holiday. Photo: AP Pope Benedict XVI gestures to the faithful during the 'Urbi et Orbi' (to the City and to ... Pope Benedict XVI dragged to ground by woman during Christmas Eve MassCNN International Woman Knocks Pope Down During Christmas Eve MassWall Street Journal Pope Benedict gives Christmas message after assaultBBC News Telegraph.co.uk -ABC Online -New York Times all 2,318 news articles » Israel to raze 12 Palestinian homes in WB - Press TV December 25, 2009 at 12:15 pm Reuters Israel to raze 12 Palestinian homes in WB Press TV Israeli authorities have delivered eviction orders to a dozen Palestinians in a village near the northern West Bank city of Jenin. The demolition orders this time were handed the Arab residents in of Barta'a Ash-Sharqiya, a village isolated between the ... Palestinian groups claim killing Israeli in West BankReuters Palestinian terror groups claim responsibility for Israeli's murderJewish Telegraphic Agency Full plate in the West BankHa'aretz BBC News -AFP -Xinhua all 248 news articles » Japan unveils record budget to boost economy - AFP December 25, 2009 at 12:02 pm Boston Globe Japan unveils record budget to boost economy AFP TOKYO — Japan unveiled on Friday a record trillion-dollar budget for next year despite growing worries about its debt mountain, seeking to revive an economy hit by its worst downturn in decades. The move came as a batch of data added to worries that ... A Record Budget Stirs Debt Worries in JapanNew York Times Japan Approves Record Y92.299T Budget PlanWall Street Journal FOCUS: Reality bites as Hatoyama rolls out largest-ever budget planKyodo News Reuters -BusinessWeek -Bloomberg all 681 news articles » Palestinian Affairs: Why is Abbas stonewalling? - Jerusalem Post December 25, 2009 at 9:54 am Telegraph.co.uk Palestinian Affairs: Why is Abbas stonewalling? Jerusalem Post Hardly a day passes when Mahmoud Abbas does not reiterate his refusal to return to the negotiating table with Israel unless certain conditions are fulfilled. This has been Abbas's position since US President Barack Obama entered ... Worshippers gather to celebrate Christmas in BethlehemBBC News Pilgrims crowd Bethlehem on warm Christmas eveReuters Hundreds celebrate Christmas Mass in BethlehemWLOS Voice of America -Xinhua -Aljazeera.net all 938 news articles » Analysis: Liu Xiaobo case reveals a more assertive China - Times Online December 25, 2009 at 9:18 am Times Online Analysis: Liu Xiaobo case reveals a more assertive China Times Online Beijing's sentencing of its most prominent dissident to 11 years for his writings calling for political reform highlights the combination of fear and swagger that characterises the ruling Communist Party. At every turn, the party demonstrates an almost ... China Sentences Dissident to 11 years in PrisonVoice of America Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo sentenced to 11 years in jailThe Guardian China dissident jailed 11 yearsAljazeera.net New York Times -BBC News -Washington Post all 1,430 news articles » Iran cleric urges unity during Shiite ceremonies - AFP December 25, 2009 at 9:15 am Times Online Iran cleric urges unity during Shiite ceremonies AFP TEHRAN — A senior hardline cleric Friday urged Iranians not to misuse Ashura ceremonies this weekend to create "disunity", amid police warnings of a crackdown on illegal gatherings during the solemn Shiite event. "Our mourning ceremonies for Imam ... Iranian cleric urges unity ahead of Shiite holidayYnetnews Police Try to Quell Protesters Who Mourn Iranian ClericNew York Times Iran security clashes with cleric mourners: websiteReuters Los Angeles Times -CNN -Boston Globe all 261 news articles » Iraqi priest says Christians must 'not be afraid' - AFP December 25, 2009 at 9:15 am BBC News Iraqi priest says Christians must 'not be afraid' AFP BAGHDAD — A senior Iraqi priest in his Christmas sermon on Friday urged Christians not to be intimidated by a string of deadly attacks against the minority community but warned they should not linger near churches. Bishop Shlemon Warduni's message to ... Iraq police: 3 hurt as Christians, Shiites scuffleWashington Post Iraq's Christians face a difficult ChristmasLos Angeles Times Iraqi Christians Face Bombs, Attacks in Run-Up to ChristmasFOXNews CNN International -BBC News -Voice of America all 1,291 news articles » A Record Budget Stirs Debt Worries in Japan - New York Times December 25, 2009 at 9:12 am Reuters A Record Budget Stirs Debt Worries in Japan New York Times TOKYO — The Japanese government approved on Friday a record ¥92.3 trillion budget for the next fiscal year that encompasses ambitious welfare outlays to help households cope with the country's deep economic woes, but the scale of new ... Japan Approves Record Y92.299T Budget PlanWall Street Journal Japan drafts record budget as PM battles scandalReuters Japan approves largest-ever budget as Hatoyama delivers on promiseXinhua BusinessWeek -Bloomberg -Wall Street Journal all 580 news articles » Woman Knocks Pope Down During Christmas Eve Mass - Wall Street Journal December 25, 2009 at 9:01 am Reuters Woman Knocks Pope Down During Christmas Eve Mass Wall Street Journal AP In these images made from amateur video, an unidentified woman, right, jumps over the barricade towards Pope Benedict XVI as he walks down the main aisle to begin Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. ... Pope Delivers Christmas Blessing, Despite FallVoice of America Pope Benedict XVI dragged to ground by woman during Christmas Eve MassCNN International Pope Benedict gives Christmas message after assaultBBC News AFP -Times Online -CBC.ca all 2,109 news articles » Palestinian groups claim killing Israeli in West Bank - Reuters December 25, 2009 at 4:55 am Reuters Palestinian groups claim killing Israeli in West Bank Reuters GAZA (Reuters) - Two Palestinian militant groups on Friday claimed responsibility for the West Bank shooting of an Israeli who was killed in an attack on Thursday night, a joint statement from the groups said. Islamic Jihad and Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades ... Palestinian terror groups claim responsibility for Israeli's murderJewish Telegraphic Agency Full plate in the West BankHa'aretz West Bank: Israeli Settler KilledNew York Times Xinhua -ABC Online -BBC News all 249 news articles » Hatoyama Proposes Record Budget, Deepening Deficit - BusinessWeek December 25, 2009 at 4:41 am Swissinfo Hatoyama Proposes Record Budget, Deepening Deficit BusinessWeek Dec. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama unveiled a record budget of 92.3 trillion yen ($1 trillion) aimed at shifting spending toward Japan's households and away from construction projects. The proposal for the fiscal year ... Japan PM under fire over budget scandalReuters Ex-Aides' Scandal Nags Japan's LeaderNew York Times FOCUS: Japan to see tough time with US in 2010, close ties with AsiaKyodo News Xinhua -Boston Globe -Bloomberg all 474 news articles » Pope Benedict XVI attacked: previous attacks on Pontiffs - Telegraph.co.uk December 25, 2009 at 4:15 am Times Online Pope Benedict XVI attacked: previous attacks on Pontiffs Telegraph.co.uk The Christmas Eve assault on Pope Benedict XVI is not the first time a Pontiff has been attacked. By Caroline Gammell :: December 2008: The same woman who dragged the Pope to the floor on Christmas Eve this year, tried unsuccessfully to carry out the ... Pope knocked down by woman at Christmas Eve MassJerusalem Post Woman Topples Pope at Mass, but He Isn't HurtNew York Times Pope fine for Christmas blessing after fallHouston Chronicle Aljazeera.net -BBC News -CNN all 1,374 news articles » Chinese dissident gets 11 years for subversion - Washington Post December 25, 2009 at 3:14 am Telegraph.co.uk Chinese dissident gets 11 years for subversion Washington Post AP BEIJING -- A Chinese court sentenced a prominent dissident to 11 years on Friday - the longest term ever handed down for subversion charges, according to rights groups that say it signals the government will take an increasingly hard ... China dissident jailed 11 yearsAljazeera.net Chinese Dissident Sentenced to 11 YearsVoice of America China Jails Dissident Liu Xiaobo for 11 Years for SubversionBusinessWeek BBC News -New York Times -Times Online all 1,338 news articles » Iraq's Christians face a difficult Christmas - Los Angeles Times December 25, 2009 at 3:03 am Los Angeles Times Iraq's Christians face a difficult Christmas Los Angeles Times With sectarian violence rising again, many are afraid to go to church services. A Christian is killed in Mosul and 27 Shiite Muslims are slain as they prepare for Ashura. Iraqi soldiers guard a church in Basra, in southern Iraq. ... Bombs mar holy days in IraqChicago Tribune Iraqi Christians Face Bombs, Attacks in Run-Up to ChristmasFOXNews Twin Bombings Kill 10 South of BaghdadNew York Times CNN International -Voice of America -BBC News all 1,163 news articles » Yemen airstrikes hit suspected Al Qaeda members - Los Angeles Times December 25, 2009 at 3:03 am ABC News Yemen airstrikes hit suspected Al Qaeda members Los Angeles Times The government says the attack, supported by US intelligence, may have killed a cleric linked to the alleged Ft. Hood gunman. US says it cannot confirm he was among up to 30 reportedly killed. By Greg Miller Reporting from Washington - The Yemeni ... Yemen Says It Attacked a Meeting of Al QaedaNew York Times Al Qaeda militants killed in Yemeni airstrikesCNN International Yemen air strikes kill 30 al Qaeda suspectsSan Francisco Chronicle guardian.co.uk -AFP -Chicago Tribune all 859 news articles » Suicide attack kills at least 8 in Kandahar - Boston Globe December 25, 2009 at 2:42 am CBC.ca Suicide attack kills at least 8 in Kandahar Boston Globe AP / December 25, 2009 KANDAHAR, Afghanistan - A man driving a horse-drawn cart laden with explosives detonated the cache yesterday outside a guest house frequented by foreigners in the southern city of Kandahar, killing at least eight ... Bomber Uses Cart to Kill 8 in KandaharNew York Times At least 8 dead in Kandahar bombingCNN Afghanistan suicide bomber kills eight in KandaharBBC News Press TV -AFP -Pittsburgh Post Gazette all 182 news articles »   This email was sent to createrofheaven.internationalnews@blogger.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? 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