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Jordan: Official thanks pope for his 'regret'

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The top religious adviser to Jordan's king has thanked Pope Benedict XVI for his expression of "regret" after a 2006 speech that many Muslims deemed insulting to Islam's Prophet Muhammad.

Pope expresses 'respect' for Islam

Pope Benedict XVI has spoken of his "deep respect" for Islam as he embarked on the first leg of his Middle East tour. After arriving in Amman on Friday, he said he came to the Jordanian capital as a "pilgrim to venerate holy places that have played an important part in some of the key events of Biblical history".

Police officer killed in New Zealand drug siege

Anne Barrowclough Times Online 08.05.2009
Police officer killed in New Zealand drug siege

The body of a police officer was left lying in a New Zealand street for more than 24 hours as his colleagues and the gunman who killed him continued a tense stand-off.

Mega security planned for pope's Israel visit

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel will deploy 80,000 security officers as part of "Operation White Cloak" — protecting Pope Benedict XVI when he visits the Holy Land next week, police said Wednesday.

Thai boys inspired to ordain as novices in summer

Most children spend time playing or attending tutoring schools in the summer. But one group of boys has decided to participate in the Novice Ordination Summer Project at Bangkok’s Yannawa Temple.

Revered Monk to Be Discharged from Hospital

The revered monk, Luang Phor Koon Parisutho, will have a final check-up by a medical team from Mharaj Nakorn Rajchasima Hospital before returning to Ban Rai temple this Friday.

Hundred novices visit Pattaya temple

Pattaya People 29.04.2009

Buddhist ceremony at Alangkarn Theatre

Pattaya People 29.04.2009
Hundred novices visit Pattaya temple

As part of a Buddhist programme, 100 novice monks attended Wat Chaimongkol on the morning of the 26th April to worship and study dharma lessons.

Buddhist ceremony at Alangkarn Theatre

The third programme of a religious lecture was given at the Alangkarn Theatre on Sukhumvit Road during the afternoon of the 24th April.

Bangkok rituals to bless city

SUPOJ WANCHAROEN Bangkok Post 17.04.2009

Pope Leads Catholics Into Easter

Sabina Castelfranco VOA News 13.04.2009
Bangkok rituals to bless city

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is planning ceremonies to make merit after the recent street protests.

Pope Leads Catholics Into Easter

Pope Benedict has celebrated Easter Sunday Mass in a packed Saint Peter's square. Tens of thousands of people joined him to commemorate what Christians believe was the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In his Easter message, the Pope turned his thoughts to Africa and the Middle East.


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