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Pope's letter on abuse branded 'weak' - Lobby-For-Cash Sting: Senior MPs 'Appalled' - Tories demand lobbying claims probe.



Pope's letter on abuse branded 'weak'
The Pope's letter on how senior Catholic clergy in Ireland mishandled cases of clerical child abuse has been branded as weak.

Lobby-For-Cash Sting: Senior MPs 'Appalled'
Senior goverment figures have condemned former cabinet colleagues secretly filmed apparently offering to use their connections with government in return for money.

Tories demand lobbying claims probe
David Cameron demanded an investigation into "shocking" claims made by senior Labour MPs who were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.

BA Contingency Plan Holding Up During Strike
British Airways' contingency plan to keep 56% of flights operating appears to be working despite union claims that strike action is disrupting schedules.

Union urges BA chairman to step in
The chairman and board members of British Airways have been urged to "use their influence" to resolve the cabin crew dispute, which descended into a bitter war of words after a weekend of strike action.

Democrats predict health bill will pass House
House Democratic leaders predicted Sunday the final tally on President Barack Obama's historic health care bill will meet or exceed the 216 votes required for passage. But they acknowledged having yet to nail down commitments from a handful of members, some of whom remained concerned about the abortion issue.

Fargo on brink of declaring victory in flood fight
The approaching crest of the Red River was being met Sunday with more shrugs than white knuckles, as Fargo residents walked their dogs and went to church instead of sandbagging and escaping to higher ground.

Snowmobiles, ATVs, lobster boats used for census
Census workers are using snowmobiles, airplanes, all-terrain vehicles — even lobster boats — to visit the most far-flung, hidden-away dwellings when counting the nation's populace.

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