World salutes Pope’s leadership
GERMANY: World political and religious leaders
praised Pope Benedict XVI for bolstering inter-religious ties and
showing leadership to the world's 1.1 billion Catholics, hailing him
as one of today's “most significant religious thinkers”. Plaudits
and messages of respect poured in from around the globe following
the shock announcement that the 85-year-old pontiff would step down
this month due to old age,
 Full Story
North Korea confirms ‘miniaturised’ nuclear test
SOUTH KOREA: North Korea confirmed Tuesday it
had successfully carried out an underground nuclear test of a new,
“miniaturised” device in what it called a targeted response to US
“hostility”.
Full Story
Cassius reclaims world’s biggest croc crown
AUSTRALIA: Cassius” has reclaimed his crown as
the world's biggest crocodile in captivity after his rival for the
title died, with the huge reptile's handler in Australia saying
Tuesday it will boost business. The 5.48-metre (17 ft 11ins)
crocodile, kept in a park on an island off Australia's Queensland,
held the record until “Lolong”, a 6.17-metre suspected man-eater,
was caught in the Philippines 17 months ago.
Full Story
|
