The three cross-bars represent the Pope's triple role as Bishop of Rome, Patriarch of the West, and successor of St. Peter, Chief of the Apostles.
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Thursday, 10 Dec 2009
Australia increases assistance to UN disaster response
Australia will provide $60 million over the next four years to the United Nations’ Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
Thursday, 10 Dec 2009
Australia increases assistance to UN disaster response
Australia will provide $60 million over the next four years to the United Nations’ Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
Lebanon should have one army, Maronite patriarch says
Lebanon's Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir says that he is opposed to the government's decision to allow the Hezbollah resistance forces to retain their weapons.
Speaking in Beirut before heading to Baabda Palace for talks with President Michel Sleiman on Tuesday, Sfeir stated that he is opposed to Hezbollah's intention to keep the resistance on an equal par with the Lebanese army, especially in regard to the national defense strategy, according to Hezbollah's Al-Manar satellite television network.
The Maronite patriarch added that he fears an armed resistance that would use its weapons on Lebanon's enemies one day, and turn them on their domestic adversaries the next.
Thus, he called on the Hezbollah resistance movement to integrate itself into the Lebanese army, saying, “The Lebanese army alone should confront the enemy.”
Whoever attaches paramount importance to his own interests over those of Lebanon destroys the country, Sfeir observed.
Hezbollah, whose political wing is part of the government of Prime Minister Saad Hariri, is commonly referred to as 'the resistance' in Lebanon. Lebanon's cabinet last week endorsed the Shia group's right to keep its arsenal of weapons. The unity government issued a statement saying it respected the right of Lebanon's army and 'its resistance' to 'liberate Lebanese territory.'
Hezbollah argues that it must remain armed to protect Lebanon against any potential aggression by Israel, which withdrew from southern Lebanon in 2000 after a 22-year occupation.
ONE WEEK IN, KENEALLY GETS A FAIL: NO POLICY, NO IDEAS, NO CHANGE
Kristina Keneally’s first week as Labor Leader has been a complete and utter failure with not one new policy, one new idea, or one way to change this State, NSW Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell said today.
VULNERABLE CHILDREN NOT A PRIORITY FOR KENEALLY LABOR GOVERNMENT
The NSW Ombudsman has found the State Labor Government’s broken child protection system failed to protect toddler Dean Shillingsworth from an horrific death despite 34 reports of risk of harm, Shadow Minister for Community Services and Women Pru Goward said today.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will increase its Abu Dhabi-Kathmandu services from four to seven flights per week from January 2010.
Human Rights Awards promote the best of our unsung heroes
The annual Human Rights Medals and Awards ceremony which recognises extraordinary Australians for their efforts in overcoming barriers to equal opportunity and protecting human rights, will be held this Thursday (10 December) in Sydney.
Raelian Iranian leader freed in Turkey - Rael congratulates Turkish government
After 10 days in detention at an Istanbul facility, Negar Azizmoradi was released yesterday by the Turkish Government. Her release came just one day after hundreds of Raelians staged massive protests in front of Turkish Embassies and consulates around the world.
International Volunteer Day will be celebrated on Saturday 5th December. International Volunteer Day (IVD) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985. IVD is now celebrated worldwide with thousands of volunteers involved in a range of IVD initiatives in their communities.
Bankstown’s Pressure Cooks winning team have been named, after an exciting and close contest on the weekend. The family team known as Hot and Spicy, made up of Sue Sun and Robert Huang took out top honours in the grand final cook-off, with their Thai salmon dish.
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