First female priest ordained in Italy
ITALY'S first woman priest was ordained at a church in central Rome, a stone's throw from the Vatican. news.com.au |
Terrorists’ Magazine, Now in English
A PDF of Inspire, a magazine bearing the signature of the propaganda arm of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, began circulating on the Internet on Wednesday. feeds.nytimes.com |
New Wave of Iranians Seek U.S. Studies
Despite tensions between the U.S. and Iran, students in Iran are increasingly enrolling in American colleges. feeds.nytimes.com |
Ayatollah Speaks of Plot to Abuse Koran
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered a fiery address on Monday accusing the United States government of orchestrating desecrations of the Koran. nytimes.com |
Syrian, Saudi Leaders to Discuss Lebanon, Iraq
RIYADH (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for talks with King Abdullah expected to focus on tension in Lebanon over a U.N.-backed tribunal and the political void in Iraq. feeds.nytimes.com |