Pope Benedict XVI, Fidel Castro Discuss World Issues; Cuba Begins Releasing Detained Dissidents -- Miami Herald
Pope Benedict XVI and Fidel Castro discussed world issues, other topics at meeting. Cuba has begun to release dissidents detained in advance of pope’s visit, opposition groups report.
HAVANA -- Pope Benedict XVI’s private meeting with former Cuban ruler Fidel Castro on Wednesday at the Apostolic Nunciature in Havana lasted about 30 minutes while the men discussed world issues, the Catholic church’s new liturgies and “the problems of humanity,’’ a Vatican spokesman said.
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MIDDLE EAST
Arab summit marks milestones for Syria, Iraq, Arab League. Arab summit appears divided over approach to Syria.
Al-Assad accepts peace plan, but reports of more violence emerge. Blasts and bullets after Syria accepts peace plan.
Syrian forces targeting children, says UN's human rights chief.
Rebel groups agree to unite behind Syrian National Council.
Arab League backs Annan Syria plan. Arab ministers want Syria to halt crackdown. Syria vows to reject any Arab league peace initiative.
State Dept. spokesman refuses to say whether Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.
Kadima Party in Israel replaces Livni as leader.
Exchange of fire along Israel-Egypt border: army.
Iran says date set for nuclear talks with world powers.
Saudi diplomat kidnapped in southern Yemen.
Middle East executions soaring, says Amnesty.
More than 1 million Saudis on unemployment benefit.
ASIA
US suspends food aid to North Korea.
Turmoil builds in China's Tibetan regions.
India cracks down on Tibetan protests during Chinese leader's visit.
Kazakhstan 'averts attacks' linked to banker exiled in Britain.
China scandal: Police chief Wang Lijun 'sought UK talks'.
US generals to hold first Pakistan talks for months.
Hundreds of Afghan women jailed for 'moral crimes'.
Australia coy on US spy base plan.
AFRICA
Mali coup supporters rally in capital. Mali coup leaders unveil new constitution. Bloc puts peacekeepers on standby after Mali coup.
Boom time for Mozambique, once the basket case of Africa.
Egypt told to give military leaders 'safe exit' by western governments.
Sudan oil fields recaptured as ground fighting subsides.
Sudan and South Sudan may slide back to war, world powers warn.
Tribal tensions leave 8 dead, 15 wounded in southern Libya. At least 50 killed in south Libyan tribal clashes.
International arrest warrant sought for playboy son of Equatorial Guinea president.
EUROPE
German Parliament to get greater say in Euro bailouts.
Ireland referendum on EU pact to be held on 31 May.
UK economy shrank more than expected in Q4.
Energy giant struggles to contain offshore gas leak.
Vigilance call after French Jews hit by new attacks.
17 weeks holiday a year for Ashton's EU bureaucrats.
AMERICAS
Mega Millions jackpot rises to record $500 million.
UN says Haiti quake victims at risk over donor deficit.
Cuban official rules out reforms urged by Pope.
Argentina accuses Britain of 'militarising' South Atlantic. Falklands: UK denies deploying submarine to South Atlantic.
Haiti, UN make urgent appeal for aid as rainy season nears.
U.S. House Dems introduce $3.6T budget plan.
DEA: Wannabe cartel hit squad included former U.S. soldiers.
Pope to meet Fidel Castro for Havana mass on final day of Cuba trip.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISAF, Afghan forces kill top IMU commander in north.
British man arrested in Somalia on suspicion of links to al-Qaeda.
FBI said to have gathered intelligence on California Muslims.
Defense Department: Yemeni branch of Al Qaeda a serious threat to U.S.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Iran oil flow falls, and price fears rise.
US, UK and France consider oil release to curb fuel prices.
Apple offers refund to new iPad customers in Australia over 4G capabilities.
Ahead of IPO, Facebook demands dismissal of ownership suit.
Brent breaches $125 on crude stocks rise, possible release.
Lloyd's of London struggles to raise rates after worst year. Disasters hit Lloyd's of London.
Magic Johnson group to buy Dodgers for $2 billion.
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