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U.S., Mexico take on brutal foe
 After decades of mistrust and sometimes betrayal, Mexican and U.S. authorities are increasingly setting aside their differences to unite against a common enemy.
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:35:41 GMT
Indonesian ferry sinks with 242 aboard
An Indonesian passenger ferry with almost 250 people aboard sank in rough waters off Sumatra island, killing at least one, police said, while a second ferry ran aground in nearby waters.
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:06:06 GMT
Pope, Anglican leader discuss their flocks
 After offering a home in his church to disaffected Anglicans, Pope Benedict XVI assures the archbishop of Canterbury that he is still committed to seeking closer ties between Catholics and Anglicans.
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:19:16 GMT
Pope meets 250 artists to renew friendship
 Pope Benedict met artists from around the world in the Sistine Chapel and urged them to inject spirituality into their work, saying contemporary beauty was often "illusory and deceitful."
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:02:46 GMT
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