Gaddafi son ‘attacked’ in Libya detention

‘He has been kept in isolation for 139 days’:

Netherlands: Seif al-Islam, son of slain Libyan leader Moamer Gaddafi, has been attacked in detention in Libya, a lawyer from the International Criminal Court said Thursday, accusing authorities of denying him basic rights.

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Brazil to decide on World Bank head after BRICS consensus

Country awaiting consensus with emerging powers before deciding whom to support:

Brazil: Brazil on Thursday praised the US candidate for the World Bank presidency but said it was awaiting a consensus with fellow members of the BRICS bloc of emerging powers before deciding whom to support.

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Pope slams rebels over celibacy and women priests

VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI issued a rare condemnation of disobedient priests on Thursday, saying those who questioned the Church over celibacy and the ordination of women were being self-serving.

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