http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--5-.htm Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:00:05 PST Updated every 10 minutes - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY Copyright: (C) Castanet.net http://www.castanet.net/rss/ http://castanet.net/images/castanet-small.gif http://www.castanet.net/ http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-36199-5-.htm#36199 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:55:00 PST Courtesy Catholic World News Speaking from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas day, Pope Benedict delivered his Urbi et Orbi message to the world, and offered Christmas greetings in 33 different languages. The Pope's midday appearance gave him a second opportunity to speak to the Chri... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-36195-5-.htm#36195 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 08:35:00 PST One of the features of growing old is a heightened awareness of change. To remember what happened 50 years ago means that it is possible to appreciate what has changed in the meantime. It also makes you aware of what has remained constant. In my experience, the positive value of a happy family is... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-34775-5-.htm#34775 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:00:00 PST The U.S. military says its troops led coalition forces in a six-hour battle that killed about 80 Taliban fighters in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, while the militants claim the dead were civilians. CBC.ca ... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-34242-5-.htm#34242 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:00:00 PST Crews have rescued the last of 3,200 South African mine workers, who were trapped underground for more than 24 hours. The miners, who were trapped in a deep shaft since Wednesday morning, were all brought to the surface, officials confirmed. CTV.ca ... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-34225-5-.htm#34225 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:05:00 PST The head of Myanmar's military junta told a UN envoy this week that he is willing to meet with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, but with certain preconditions, the state media reported Thursday. CTV.ca...