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- Cardinal: pedophilia not a crime says cardinal, followed by swift apology
Cardinal says pedophilia not a crime but an illness. South Africa Cardinal Wilfred Fox Napier apologized for the 'botched' interview. The cardinal now says pedophilia is "a heinous crime."
- Pope Francis connects with crowd after first window appearance
The new leader for the world's Catholics gave a short speech in Italian from his window, a traditional Sunday duty of popes.
- Pakistan's government resigns, smoothing way towards elections
This is the first time a democratic government has finished its term in the country, which has a history of coups.
- Chavez' body makes final journey as government says he will not be embalmed
The former Venezuelan president's coffin made its way to the military museum that will be its final resting place. Officials ruled out a Lenin-style embalming of Hugo Chavez as too difficult.
- In interviews, new Pope Francis confirms commitment to poor
- Pope Francis stumbles, Vatican criticizes 'left-wing' media campaign
Pope Francis stumbles stepping down from a chair, but recovers. The Vatican was less worried about that stumble, and more concerned about media coverage of the role of Pope Francis during Argentina's 'Dirty War.'
- Titanic violin found, authenticated by British auction house
Titanic violin found: the instrument, reportedly played by the ship's bandmaster the night the British ocean liner went down, has turned up, according to auctioneers Henry Aldridge & Son. The Titanic violin found was initially believed lost in the 1912 disaster.
- UN envoy says US drone strikes violate Pakistani sovereignty
Ben Emmerson, the UN special representative on human rights and counter-terrorism, said Pakistan confirmed at least 400 of its citizens have been killed in US drone attacks.
- Cancun bar shooting kills seven, wounds four
Cancun bar shooting: Aiza says the assailants arrived to 'The Mermaid' bar in a poor area far from Cancun's hotel zone in two cars Thursday afternoon.
- Pope pays hotel bill: Pope Francis sheds luxuries of previous popes
Pope Francis paid his hotel bill and thanked the staff this morning, just one of many signs that he wants a simpler lifestyle than his predecessor, Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI.
- Why new pope's elevation is a surprise
Pope Francis I, formerly Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, is the first South American to lead the Catholic Church. Catholics in the Vatican, Argentina and around the world celebrated his selection.
- Saudi Arabia executes 7 in first-ever firing squad
Saudi Arabia executes 7 men found guilty of theft, looting, and armed robbery. The 7 were executed in the first-ever firing squad execution in the kingdom. Saudi Arabia has executed 23 people so far this year.
- Hero grandpa fired after saving children from shark
Hero grandpa fired? Yes, a British man vacationing in Australia, was fired after he returned home a hero. Paul Marshallsea, a grandpa, dragged a shark off a beach during his vacation.
- Pope Francis: First Latin American pope in Catholic history
Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected to be the new pope of the Roman Catholic church. Pope Francis is the first Latin American and Jesuit pope.
- After three votes in Rome, no pope chosen yet
Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel for the third time Wednesday. Cardinals voted twice Wednesday morning and two more votes are expected in the afternoon.
- First round of Vatican voting: Black smoke says no pope yet
The cardinals took their first vote today for a new pope, but black smoke billowing above the Vatican's Sistine Chapel signaled the cardinals have not yet reached a majority.
- Manny Ramirez signs to play with Rhinos in Taiwan
Manny Ramirez signs on for a "new beginning" with the EDA Rhinos, a Taiwan baseball team. Manny Ramirez signed a contract for $25,000 a month.
- Queen Elizabeth cancels engagement, but bounces back
Queen Elizabeth canceled an engagement at Westminster Abbey today, then attended a London reception to celebrate Commonwealth Day.
- Vitriolic campaign to replace Chavéz gets under way, with country's grief still raw
Presidential candidates Nicolas Maduro and Henrique Capriles have leapt into the election campaign at full speed, with strident personal attacks against each other.
- Driver of gang-rape bus in Delhi hangs himself in prison
The driver of the bus in which a young Indian woman was gang-raped appears to have hanged himself in his cell. But the man was not on suicide watch, and his lawyer suspects foul play.