Zimbabwe has warned the U.N. Security Council that the sanctions it is considering could push the African nation toward civil war. The warning came after an EU parliamentary vote yesterday approved such sanctions. Meanwhile, representatives from Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's

Israeli troops today shot dead an armed Palestinian man in a clash in the occupied West Bank. An Israeli soldier was also lightly hurt in the clash. The violence could further disrupt a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hamas-led militant

The humanitarian crisis in Somalia is continuing to deepen, with drought, fighting and spiralling food prices having a devastating effect on the population. International Committee of the Red Cross spokesperson Nicole Engelbrecht expressed her frustration about the difficulties her organization

The Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, Anne Marie Plunkett, yesterday addressed journalists travelling to Australia with Pope Benedict XVI for World Youth Day. She told them that the distance and the effort required to get to Australia make Australians

Indian Kashmir was put under federal rule today, following the collapse of the state government over a land dispute that prompted more than a week of rioting. Muslim protests erupted after land was allocated to a Hindu pilgrim trust in

The United Nations Refugee Agency is reporting a changing pattern of displaced persons from Zimbabwe entering into South Africa. Since the June 27 th presidential run-off vote more refugees are crossing the border, among them an increasing number of families

Shepherd of all, in death you remained hidden from the world; teach us to love our hidden spiritual life with you and the Father.

Young pilgrims, headed for World Youth Day in Sydney, are learning about the Church 'down under' during the Days in the Diocese programme of events this week...

World Youth Day 2008 is being billed as 'unashamedly Catholic but open to all' with other Christian and faith leaders looking forward to the event....

The Vatican has expressed regret about a decision by the Church of England general synod to continue towards the ordination of women bishops - hear reactions...