SYDNEY: Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Sydney Sunday for one of the
largest Christian gatherings on earth, on a visit set to be marked
by his apology for sexual abuse by priests in Australia.
Speaking to journalists during his 20-hour
flight Down Under, the 81-year-old Pontiff said he would examine how
the Catholic Church can “prevent, heal and reconcile” the past
crimes of the clergy.
WASHINGTON: After much debate, Asia is finally expected to agree to
hold its first civilian-military disaster relief exercise with key
powers such as the United States, Russia and the European Union (EU).
YANGON: Myanmar’s biggest business organization has taken some
steps to ensure sufficient rice supply at home, initiating
inter-agreements with traders in four rice- producing divisions and
state for the move, a local weekly reported Sunday.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian police will question opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Monday over allegations of sodomy by his former aide, a senior party official said.
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