Bird Flu Could Spread

World Crises | Reuters.com: "PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) - The bird flu outbreak that has recently killed 50 people in Asia could spread to other parts of the world, the global animal health body said on Thursday."

BBC NEWS | Africa | Attacks halt virus work in Angola

BBC NEWS | Africa | Attacks halt virus work in Angola: "The World Health Organization says it has suspended its work to contain the outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Angola following attacks on staff."

Cardinals Prepare for Conclave in Rome

Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Cardinals Prepare for Conclave in Rome: "VATICAN CITY (AP) - Cardinals began ``an intense period of silence and prayer'' before their conclave to choose the next pope, saying Saturday they would stop speaking publicly to protect the strict secrecy surrounding the centuries-old tradition."

U.N.: No Cloning - Christianity Today Magazine

U.N.: No Cloning - Christianity Today Magazine: "Supporters of a ban on human cloning have newfound support from the United Nations."

Warning: France is the Biggest Enemy to Islam and Muslims

SITE Institute: SITE Publications - Warning: France is the Biggest Enemy to Islam and Muslims: "In a message posted to a jihadist forum, the author argues that France, not the United States, is the greatest enemy to Islam, and further, urges Muslims to boycott French products and services."

Russian Jewish students: Russia is home

Jerusalem Post | Breaking News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World: "Recent anti-Semitic incidents here led several Israeli MKs born in the FSU to warn that Israel might face a second massive wave of Jews immigrating from Russia."

Russian Jewish students: Russia is home

Jerusalem Post | Breaking News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World: "Recent anti-Semitic incidents here led several Israeli MKs born in the FSU to warn that Israel might face a second massive wave of Jews immigrating from Russia."

JTW News - Tehran denies contact with Israel

JTW News - Tehran denies contact with Israel: "Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has denied speaking to Israel's president at the funeral of Pope John Paul II.

Moshe Katsav says they exchanged words, but Mr Khatami told Iranian media the 'allegations are false' and that they had not shaken hands."

Britain shuts embassy in Yemen on security alert

Top News Article | Reuters.co.uk: "LONDON (Reuters) - The Foreign Office has suspended work at its embassy in Yemen due to a security alert.

In a statement, the Foreign Office said work at the embassy would be suspended 'in the light of a current, credible threat to western interests'."

Fatah warns Israel over Aqsa mosque

Fatah warns Israel over Aqsa mosque - (United Press International): "Gaza, Gaza, Apr. 8 (UPI) -- Fatah's al-Aqsa Brigades warned of a 'convulsive retaliation' in the event of a threatened attack on Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque by anti-pullout Jews."

UK Youth Islamophobia

News: "Children as young as 13 are displaying signs of Islamophobia and are voicing their support for the British National Party, researchers have found."

Annan calls on human rights body to disband

FT.com / World / International economy - Annan calls on human rights body to disband: "Kofi Annan, United Nations secretary-general, yesterday appeared before the much-maligned Human Rights Commission in Geneva to tell it why it should be disbanded as part of a sweeping overhaul of the UN."

Chicago Tribune | Pope's secret cardinal yet to be revealed

Chicago Tribune | Pope's secret cardinal yet to be revealed: "VATICAN CITY -- For the moment 117 cardinals are eligible to vote in a conclave to elect Pope John Paul II's successor, but the number could actually be 118."

Israel Reassures U.S. on West Bank Settlement Plan

International news from swissinfo, the Swiss news platform: "JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel has assured Washington that noconstruction is imminent under a plan to expand the largestJewish settlement in the West Bank and connect it to Jerusalem,Israeli government sources said on Tuesday."

Next Pope Key To Bridging Africa’s Explosive Christian-Muslim Divide

Next Pope Key To Bridging Africa’s Explosive Christian-Muslim Divide If there is in fact a “clash of civilizations” going on between the Christian and Muslim worlds, the main theater of battle might not be the Middle East, but Africa. In recent years, there have been rising tensions and violent clashes between Christians and Muslims in Africa, whose nearly one billion people might constitute the world’s largest “growth market” for religious converts. But the competition for souls is fierce.