Herald Tribune (UK)
German Diocese Ignored Abuse Warnings, Doctor Says
A psychiatrist said that the German archdiocese led by the future Pope Benedict XVI ignored his warnings in the early 1980s about a priest accused of sexually abusing boys.
Rift on Iran Emerges as Clinton Visits Moscow
In a tart public clash over Iran, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said that the planned opening of a Russian-built nuclear power plant in Iran would send the wrong signal.
Strauss-Kahn of I.M.F.: European Banks Need ‘Fire Brigade’
Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s proposed European Resolution Authority would be supported by funds from governments and the private sector to deal with failures of large banks.
Germany Now Says I.M.F. Should Rescue Greece
After originally backing a European rescue for Greece, Germany signaled that help should come from the I.M.F.
Young Hostage Freed After Wide Hunt
A harrowing saga of kidnappers, cops, ransom and surveillance that reached from Pakistan to Spain ended with arrests and the return of the 5-year-old hostage.
Polanski Appeal Alleges More Secret Dealings by Judge in ’77 Case
Lawyers for the director Roman Polanski said that testimony by a former prosecutor supports their claims of judicial misconduct.
Safety Issues Linger as Nuclear Reactors Shrink in Size
Some environmentalists said the nuclear industry would be risking its green record if it adapted smaller nuclear reactors, like those once used in submarines, to light a city.
World Briefing | Europe: Turkey: 20 More Detained in Overthrow Plot
The police detained about 20 people on Thursday in a continuing investigation into a supposed plot to overthrow the government with the backing of the country’s powerful military.
German Archbishop Expresses Shame Over Scandal
The leader of the Catholic Church in Bavaria discussed the molestation cases that have shaken Pope Benedict XVI’s home region.
World Briefing | EUROPE: Czech Republic: Doctors’ Group Apologizes to Jews
A Czech doctors’ organization apologized to Jewish doctors Thursday for the persecution they endured in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia.
World Briefing | Europe: Turkey: A Warning for Armenians
Turkey has threatened to expel thousands of illegal Armenian immigrants after American and Swedish lawmakers passed resolutions condemning as genocide the mass killings of Armenians.
Irish Cardinal Brady Apologizes for Not Reporting Abuse
An apologetic sermon by Cardinal Sean Brady does not quell speculation that he might resign as leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland.
4 Banks Face Fraud Charges in Debt Deals for Milan
Four European financial institutions will stand trial for their handling of interest rate swaps acquired by the city of Milan.
Basque Group ETA Killed French Police Officer, France Says
The officer was killed in a shootout southeast of Paris while trying to arrest several suspects driving stolen vehicles.
Memoir’s Glimpse of Anne Frank Draws Skepticism
A Holocaust survivor’s memoir depicts Anne in a concentration camp telling stories to cheer the younger children, but a friend of Anne’s doubts the account.
Rosneft’s Shares Fall as Asset Seizures Are Feared
Rosneft, Russia’s state-owned oil company, is said to be concerned that a British court might seize assets to pay a $380 million award to Yukos Oil.
World Briefing | Europe: France: Female Ex-Minister to Join Académie Française
Simone Veil, 82, a Holocaust survivor who became a French minister and president of the European Parliament, will become the sixth woman to enter the Académie Française.
World Briefing | Europe: Ukraine: Venue Offered for Arms Talks
Ukraine’s new president, Viktor F. Yanukovich, has offered Kiev as a venue for the United States and Russia to sign a revamped nuclear arms reduction treaty, once it has been agreed to.
World Briefing | Europe: Austria: Choir Faces Abuse Allegations
Eight former members of the Vienna Boys Choir have called an abuse hot line set up by the choir to report that they were sexually abused while they were members of the group.
To Fill Budget Gaps, ‘Stealth’ Taxes Are Creeping Up
For tax officials, indirect levies — or stealth taxes — are stable, less prone to be avoided and easy to collect.
A psychiatrist said that the German archdiocese led by the future Pope Benedict XVI ignored his warnings in the early 1980s about a priest accused of sexually abusing boys.
Rift on Iran Emerges as Clinton Visits Moscow
In a tart public clash over Iran, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said that the planned opening of a Russian-built nuclear power plant in Iran would send the wrong signal.
Strauss-Kahn of I.M.F.: European Banks Need ‘Fire Brigade’
Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s proposed European Resolution Authority would be supported by funds from governments and the private sector to deal with failures of large banks.
Germany Now Says I.M.F. Should Rescue Greece
After originally backing a European rescue for Greece, Germany signaled that help should come from the I.M.F.
Young Hostage Freed After Wide Hunt
A harrowing saga of kidnappers, cops, ransom and surveillance that reached from Pakistan to Spain ended with arrests and the return of the 5-year-old hostage.
Polanski Appeal Alleges More Secret Dealings by Judge in ’77 Case
Lawyers for the director Roman Polanski said that testimony by a former prosecutor supports their claims of judicial misconduct.
Safety Issues Linger as Nuclear Reactors Shrink in Size
Some environmentalists said the nuclear industry would be risking its green record if it adapted smaller nuclear reactors, like those once used in submarines, to light a city.
World Briefing | Europe: Turkey: 20 More Detained in Overthrow Plot
The police detained about 20 people on Thursday in a continuing investigation into a supposed plot to overthrow the government with the backing of the country’s powerful military.
German Archbishop Expresses Shame Over Scandal
The leader of the Catholic Church in Bavaria discussed the molestation cases that have shaken Pope Benedict XVI’s home region.
World Briefing | EUROPE: Czech Republic: Doctors’ Group Apologizes to Jews
A Czech doctors’ organization apologized to Jewish doctors Thursday for the persecution they endured in pre-World War II Czechoslovakia.
World Briefing | Europe: Turkey: A Warning for Armenians
Turkey has threatened to expel thousands of illegal Armenian immigrants after American and Swedish lawmakers passed resolutions condemning as genocide the mass killings of Armenians.
Irish Cardinal Brady Apologizes for Not Reporting Abuse
An apologetic sermon by Cardinal Sean Brady does not quell speculation that he might resign as leader of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland.
4 Banks Face Fraud Charges in Debt Deals for Milan
Four European financial institutions will stand trial for their handling of interest rate swaps acquired by the city of Milan.
Basque Group ETA Killed French Police Officer, France Says
The officer was killed in a shootout southeast of Paris while trying to arrest several suspects driving stolen vehicles.
Memoir’s Glimpse of Anne Frank Draws Skepticism
A Holocaust survivor’s memoir depicts Anne in a concentration camp telling stories to cheer the younger children, but a friend of Anne’s doubts the account.
Rosneft’s Shares Fall as Asset Seizures Are Feared
Rosneft, Russia’s state-owned oil company, is said to be concerned that a British court might seize assets to pay a $380 million award to Yukos Oil.
World Briefing | Europe: France: Female Ex-Minister to Join Académie Française
Simone Veil, 82, a Holocaust survivor who became a French minister and president of the European Parliament, will become the sixth woman to enter the Académie Française.
World Briefing | Europe: Ukraine: Venue Offered for Arms Talks
Ukraine’s new president, Viktor F. Yanukovich, has offered Kiev as a venue for the United States and Russia to sign a revamped nuclear arms reduction treaty, once it has been agreed to.
World Briefing | Europe: Austria: Choir Faces Abuse Allegations
Eight former members of the Vienna Boys Choir have called an abuse hot line set up by the choir to report that they were sexually abused while they were members of the group.
To Fill Budget Gaps, ‘Stealth’ Taxes Are Creeping Up
For tax officials, indirect levies — or stealth taxes — are stable, less prone to be avoided and easy to collect.
Published on Tuesday, December 9 2008 by Medias Libres
