Monday, March 12, 2012

Afghanistan - Suspect's Base Lewis McChord in Washington state Called "most Troubled"

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The U.S. Army soldier suspected of killing 16 civilians in Afghanistan is from Joint Base Lewis McChord in Washington state. The military's Stars and Stripes Newspaper called it "the most troubled base in the military" in 2010. (March 12)

Greece - Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos will run unopposed for the leadership of the Socialist PASOK party.

Published on Mar 12, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.com/ Greek Finance Minister Evangelos Venizelos will run unopposed for the leadership of the Socialist PASOK party.

Venizelos now looks certain to become leader in an internal ballot on March 18, replacing former prime minister George Papandreou..

However, winning the next parliamentary election  will be far harder with PASOK currently behind the conservatives in the polls.

Britain - Catholic Church in UK attacks gay marriage

Published on Mar 12, 2012 by
http://www.euronews.com/ Britain's Catholic Church intesified its campaign against gay marriage on Sunday by having a letter arguing against it read out during Mass.

Worshippers were asked to reflect on the true meaning of marriage and not to condone government plans to change the legal definition of the institution, paving the way for same sex unions

Brazil - Prince Harry spent his third day playing a charity polo match in Campinas.

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Prince Harry spent his third day in Brazil playing a charity polo match in aid of his children's charity, Sentebale, at the Royal Salute Club in Campinas.