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Pope Benedict 'Rock Star' of World Youth Day in SydneyThursday, July 10, 2008 6:15:00 PM Pope Benedict arrives in Sydney on Sunday as the headline "rock star" act in the Catholic Church's World Youth Day — its version of Woodstock, five days of peace, love and Christianity. Full Story
Taiwan Delays China Quake Aid Over TransparencyWednesday, July 09, 2008 8:05:00 AM Taiwan, one of the biggest aid donors to victims of the deadly China earthquake, is withholding more than T$1 billion ($33 million) amid fears of non-transparency, an official said on Wednesday. Full Story
Thai Court Bans Top Leader Of Pro-Thaksin PartyTuesday, July 08, 2008 8:23:00 PM BANGKOK—A top leader of Thailand's People Power Party (PPP) was found guilty of vote-buying and banned from politics for 5 years on Tuesday, a ruling that could lead to the dissolution of the main ... Full Story
Australian Catholic Abuse Victims Want Apology From PopeMonday, July 07, 2008 6:12:00 PM SYDNEY—Victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and brothers in Australia, like Jose Respall who still vividly recalls being fondled at age 11, are calling on Pope Benedict to apologise when he arr ... Full Story
Indonesia Says Arrests Weakened Militant Groups
Sunday, July 06, 2008 8:22:00 PM KUALA LUMPUR—Indonesia's foreign minister said on Sunday recent detentions of Islamic militants suspected of plotting to attack Western targets have weakened but not crippled terrorist movements i ... Full Story
Calm in Mongolia as Emergency Rule Nears EndSaturday, July 05, 2008 8:11:00 PM Troops began pulling back from the streets of the Mongolian capital on Saturday ahead of the lifting of a state of emergency that had been declared after rioting over alleged election fraud. Full Story
Experiences While Working at a Quitting the CCP Service CenterThursday, July 03, 2008 6:07:00 PM Volunteers have set up a "Quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)" Service Center on a busy street inside Sydney's Chinatown. For many Chinese people, Chinatown is a "must see" while visiting Sydne ... Full Story
Australia Crime Victims Demand Mike Tyson Be BarredThursday, July 03, 2008 6:04:00 PM Australian crime victims are demanding ex-heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson be barred from entering the country to take part in a professional poker tournament with retired cricketer Shane Warne. Full Story
Auckland Rally Celebrates 39 Million Quitting Chinese Communist PartySunday, June 29, 2008 8:45:00 PM As the Olympic Games approach, people around the world continue to withdraw from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) with the number of withdrawals now exceeding 39 million. Full Story
Japan Anti-G8 Summit Protesters Scuffle With PoliceSunday, June 29, 2008 8:44:00 PM Anti-G8 summit protesters danced to blaring music and marched down the streets of Tokyo in heavy rain on Sunday, accusing the Group of Eight rich nations of causing poverty and world instability. Full Story
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