Pope John Paul II dies in Vatican

BBC NEWS | Europe | Pope John Paul II dies in Vatican: "Pope John Paul II, one of the longest-serving pontiffs in history, has died at the age of 84.

The Pope died at 2137 local time (1937 GMT) in the Vatican on Saturday following a series of worsening health problems including heart failure."

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Rabbi backs India's 'lost Jews'

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Rabbi backs India's 'lost Jews': "One of Israel's chief rabbis has recognised an Indian tribe as lost descendants of ancient Israelites.

The Chief Rabbi of the Sephardic Jews, Shlomo Amar, has informed members of the 6,000-strong Bnei Menashe community in India's north-east of his decision."

Oil Prices Up on Rising Gasoline Prices

Technology News: News: Oil Prices Up on Rising Gasoline Prices: "Goldman Sachs analyst Arjun Murti said factors contributing to the run-up in oil prices include geopolitical turmoil in oil-producing countries. The report said prices could go as high as $105 a barrel."

BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Pope's condition 'has worsened'

BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Pope's condition 'has worsened': "Pope John Paul II's health has taken a turn for the worse, the Vatican said"

CBC News: No proof Annan influenced oil-for-food contract

CBC News: No proof Annan influenced oil-for-food contract: "UNITED NATIONS - An investigation into the United Nations oil-for-food program found there's no evidence the secretary general used his influence to give a contract to his son's employer, but the report released Tuesday did not completely clear Kofi Annan."

VOA News - Syria Pulls Out 2,000 More Troops from Lebanon

VOA News - Syria Pulls Out 2,000 More Troops from Lebanon: "Lebanese security officials say Syria has pulled two-thousand more troops out of Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley."

PhysOrg: Underwater robot launched from Bermuda to cross Gulf Stream

PhysOrg: Underwater robot launched from Bermuda to cross Gulf Stream: "A small autonomous underwater vehicle, or AUV, named Spray was launched yesterday about 12 miles southeast of Bermuda. The two-meter-(6-foot)-long orange glider with a four-foot wingspan will slowly make its way northwest, crossing the Gulf Stream and reaching the continental shelf on the other side before turning around and heading back to Bermuda, where it will be recovered in July."