Yemen - An American working as a teacher has been shot.

Published on Mar 18, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ An American working as a teacher in Yemen has been shot. He was killed in an attack by two men on a motorcycle in the city of Taiz, 200 kilometres south of the capital Sanaa.

Governor of Taiz province Hamoud al-Sufi says the killers and motive are unknown, but an investigation is being carried out.

There has been an increase in violence, particularly linked to al-Qaeda, since the uprising in Yemen.

Following 33 years in charge, Ali Abdullah Saleh handed power over to new president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who has vowed to be tackle al-Qaeda.

Militant groups took advantage of the leadership problems, seizing control of some of the country's provinces.

Germany - 25,000 people gathered in Bochum to protest against an award to be given to Turkish prime minister Recep Tayipp Erdogan

Published on Mar 18, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Up to 25,000 people gathered in Bochum in West Germany to protest against an award meant to be given to Turkish prime minister Recep Tayipp Erdogan. 

The demonstration was organised by Germany's Alevi community, who claimed Erdogan's cancelled trip was a victory.

However, Erdogan officially did not visit Germany because of the Turkish helicopter crash in Afghanistan on Saturday.

One demonstrator described her feelings: "Here in Germany we are foreigners, we are foreigners in our own country. We do not know where to go as Kurds and as Alevites," she said.

Gathered at a local football stadium, the minority groups displayed banners showing why they did not think Germany should award Erdogan a prize for tolerance.

Posters accused Erdogan of being anti-democratic and portrayed him with a Hitler moustache.

India - Italian tourists 'abducted by Maoist rebels' in the state of Orissa in the east

Published on Mar 18, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Two Italian tourists have reportedly been kidnapped by Maoist rebels in India. TV reports say they were taken in the state of Orissa in the east of the country.

The group holding them said their safety would depend on how the state goverment responded to the Maoists' demands submitted last year.

The area around Kandhamal is inhabited by vulnerable tribes. The state government had recently sought to restrict access to tourist groups by making them obtain advance permission.

The men are said to have been taking photos of Indian women bathing in a river.

Maoist rebels have been active in the region for more than 40 years. They claim to defend minority rights.

Serbia - Belgrade demo to support Serbs in Kosovo

Published on Mar 18, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Several hundred ultra-nationalist Serbs rallied in Belgrade to give support to ethnic Serbs living in Kosovo.

The march was on the eighth anniversary of attacks in the north of Kosovo, when nine Serbs were killed and properties burned down.

In 2008 Kosovo broke away from Belgrade, which does not recognise its independence.

Egypt - Christians and Muslims grieve for Pope Shenouda

Published on Mar 18, 2012 by Euronews

http://www.euronews.com/ Coptic Christians in Egypt are mourning the death of their patriarch, Pope Shenouda III.

The 88-year-old spent 40 years leading Egypt's christian minority.

Many people gathered at Cairo's Abbaseya Cathedral hoping to see the body.

During his time in charge, Shenouda was also popular with Muslims and seen as a symbol of religious harmony.

"I would like to say that, Muslims included, we all love each other and this was what he used to speak about. When he spoke, he didn't only speak of and for Christians but for all the Egyptian people and it wasn't just talk; this is what he planted and harvested. All Egyptians are mourning his death, it's a very difficult situation," one man said choking back tears.

Mourners flocked to Egypt's main Coptic church after hearing of Shenouda's death.

His passing comes at a time when many of the country's 10 million Christians feel vulnerable due to rising tension with Muslims and the resurgence of Islamic-based politics since the uprising last year.

Despite this, a statement on the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party website expresses its condolences.

Shenouda's funeral will be held on Tuesday. In the meantime, his body will be on display in the cathedral.

USA - Suspected Solider Had Legal, Financial Problems

Published on Mar 17, 2012 by AssociatedPress

The soldier suspected of killing 16 Afghan civilians had run ins with the law and potential financial problems, too. (March 17)

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♡ Libra Daily stars for today 18th March 2012 - www.shelleyvonstrunckel.com

Much as you'd like to ensure that when you're finally able to tackle certain tense issues, you cover everything, that simply isn't realistic. In fact, with Mercury retrograde until early April, and creating minor misunderstandings, yet more discussions are inevitable. Actually, that's best, as by then you'll have lots more to talk about. 

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Your stars for the week beginning 18 March 2012

Even with your renowned diplomacy, you couldn`t possibly avoid this week`s clashes. Worrying as that sounds, each is about resolving confusion, mostly regarding recent exciting events, ideas and offers. With so much in transition, conflicts are inevitable. Actually, they offer an opportunity to work out differences while organising plans. Bear in mind, however, because changes are ongoing, any arrangements must be regarded as tentative. 

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