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British spies 'tried to recruit' Islamist attacker

Agence France-PresseMay 25, 2013 09:01

Britain's intelligence agencies came under fresh scrutiny on Saturday over claims that MI5 tried to recruit one of two Islamists accused of butchering a soldier in London. Abu Nusaybah, who says he is a childhood friend of murder suspect Michael Adebolajo, was arrested by counter-terrorism police shortly after making the claims on BBC television on Friday night. He claimed that Adebolajo, one of two men in custody for killing 25-year-old Lee Rigby outside a military barracks on Wednesday afternoon, was approached by MI5 agents after returning from Kenya.

Pope says Church should keep 'open door' for sinners

Agence France-PresseMay 25, 2013 07:30

Pope Francis on Saturday said the Catholic Church should not be closed off to sinners like a "pastoral customs house", giving as an example baptisms for the children of unmarried mothers. "We are often controllers of the faith instead of facilitators," the pope said at a mass in the Vatican residence where he has stayed since being elected instead of moving into the papal home.

Church of England unveils plan for women bishops in 2015

Thomson ReutersMay 24, 2013 23:48

By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor (Reuters) - The Church of England published a plan on Friday to approve the ordination of women bishops by 2015, a widely supported reform it just missed passing last November after two decades of divisive debate. It said the new plan, outlined in a document signed by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Archbishop of York John Sentamu, would be presented to the General Synod, the Church legislature, in July to begin the approval process.

Leica creating a buzz with promise of new camera

Agence France-PresseMay 24, 2013 18:16

Premium German camera company Leica is teasing its fans ahead of a surprise launch of a new model.

For Republicans like Rand Paul, the 2016 campaign has begun

Thomson ReutersMay 24, 2013 17:45

By Samuel P. Jacobs CONCORD, New Hampshire (Reuters) - Seeking to raise money for the New Hampshire Republican Party, state chairwoman Jennifer Horn recently called the party's national boss, Reince Priebus, with a question: Could he get Rand Paul to visit? The request, and Paul's appearance here last Monday in a room packed with 500 Republicans, spoke volumes about the party as its followers - some energized by the scandals surrounding Democratic President Barack Obama's administration - are already looking to the 2016 elections.

Leica creating a buzz with promise of new camera

Agence France-PresseMay 24, 2013 17:31

Premium German camera company Leica is teasing its fans ahead of a surprise launch of a new model.

Leica creating a buzz with promise of new camera

Agence France-PresseMay 24, 2013 17:30

Premium German camera company Leica is teasing its fans ahead of a surprise launch of a new model.

Twitter index: happy birthday Lohanthony, Europa League

Agence France-PresseMay 24, 2013 11:04

On Friday, May 24, Twitter users are wishing a happy birthday to vlogger Anthony Spears and discussing the changes to football competition the Champions League that would see Europa Cup winners automatically awarded a spot in the competition.

Twitter index: happy birthday Lohanthony, Europa League

Agence France-PresseMay 24, 2013 11:00

Tennis: Federer takes delayed flight to Twitter

Agence France-PresseMay 24, 2013 10:46

Roger Federer's perfect sense of timing on court has brought him a record 17 Grand Slam titles, but he admitted Friday he's been a little slow to appreciate the advantages of Twitter. Federer, who can boast more than 12 million likes on his Facebook page, finally signed up for the social media site late Thursday and had over 72,000 followers by Friday afternoon. He still has a long way to go to catch French Open champion and world number four Rafael Nadal, who has more than four million following him on Twitter.