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After Boateng, Italy looks to long fight with racism

by Justin Davis AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 22:26 EDT

It took a defiant gesture to reignite the debate on one of Italian sport's biggest demons, but the fight to rid football of racism in Serie A could be just beginning.

Time to 'drain the swamp of racism' - Boateng

by Jonathan Fowler AFP Global Edition

Mar 21, 2013 14:34 EDT

AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng -- lauded for walking off the pitch to protest abuse by fans -- on Thursday called for an end to racism in the sport, likening it to a virulent disease that blighted the game.

Suarez admits faults but defends 'slyness'

by Giovanna Fleitas AFP Global Edition

Mar 19, 2013 19:14 EDT

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez admitted Tuesday he has made mistakes on the pitch that have earned him a bad reputation, but the controversial Uruguayan star defended his "slyness" and "character" in an interview with AFP.

Obama to meet four African leaders in March

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 19, 2013 00:10 EDT

US President Barack Obama will welcome four African leaders to Washington this month, the White House said.

Ghana's pope hopes dashed, but Catholics keep faith

by Chris Stein AFP Global Edition

Mar 14, 2013 10:44 EDT

Ghanaians' hopes that one of their own would become the first black pope have gone up in white smoke, but Roman Catholics kept the faith on Thursday and wished the best for the new man at the head of the Vatican.

Cardinals begin papal election with inconclusive vote

by by Dario THUBURN AFP Global Edition

Mar 12, 2013 15:36 EDT

Cardinals held a first inconclusive vote in the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday as they began the process of electing a successor to Benedict XVI, with tens of thousands of people packed into St Peter's Square to watch the time-honoured tradition.

Cardinals begin historic conclave to elect next pope

by by Dario THUBURN AFP Global Edition

Mar 12, 2013 13:11 EDT

Cardinals began a conclave under Michelangelo's famous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on Tuesday to elect a successor to Benedict XVI, with the odds favouring another Western conservative as pope.

Cardinals poised to begin historic conclave

by Dario Thuburn AFP Global Edition

Mar 12, 2013 11:32 EDT

Cardinals prepared Tuesday for the start of an historic conclave to elect a new pope after Benedict XVI's shock resignation, with the odds favouring a Western conservative to lead the Catholic world.

Cardinals hold final talks before start of pope vote

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 11, 2013 03:52 EDT

Cardinals will hold a final set of meetings on Monday before they are locked away to choose a new pope to lead the Roman Catholic Church through troubled times.

Cardinals celebrate masses in Rome ahead of conclave

by Guy Jackson AFP Global Edition

Mar 10, 2013 13:29 EDT

Cardinals set for a conclave this week to elect a new leader for the world's 1.2 billion Catholics celebrated masses across Rome on Sunday, as parishioners picked their papal favourites.

Adopt a cardinal or place your bets for papal conclave

by Dario Thuburn AFP Global Edition

Mar 09, 2013 13:17 EST

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect a pope, some irreverent souls are betting on the outcome while more religious-minded ones are "adopting" individual cardinals on a website to pray that they make the right choice.

Report raises concern over Europe's land-use footprint

By Staff Reporter AFP Global Edition

Mar 08, 2013 12:59 EST

Imports to meet Europe's ever-growing food demand require it using land beyond its borders roughly the size of Scandinavia, according to a new study that urges belt-tightening.

Cardinals debate transparency amid Vatican secrecy

by Dario Thuburn AFP Global Edition

Mar 07, 2013 14:28 EST

Catholic cardinals on Thursday put off a decision on when to begin a conclave to elect the next pope, instead debating Vatican finances and a reform of its intrigue-filled bureaucracy in discussions held under an oath of secrecy.

Cardinals debate transparency, no conclave date set

by Dario Thuburn AFP Global Edition

Mar 07, 2013 11:43 EST

Catholic cardinals from around the world on Thursday put off a decision on when to begin a conclave to elect the next pope, instead debating Vatican finances and a reform of the bureaucracy.

Canada's Ouellet: papal contender who wants 'something new'

by Michel Comte AFP American Edition

Mar 07, 2013 09:30 EST

Canada's Cardinal Marc Ouellet, a mainstream conservative churchman who once said becoming pope "would be a nightmare", is now widely seen as the North American candidate for the job.

Sex abuse victims list 'dirty dozen' papal candidates

by Mira Oberman AFP American Edition

Mar 06, 2013 16:57 EST

Clergy sex abuse victims listed a "dirty dozen" potential papal candidates Wednesday and urged the Roman Catholic Church to "get serious" about protecting children, helping victims and exposing corruption.

Canada criticized for tying foreign aid to commerce

by Clement Sabourin AFP American Edition

Mar 06, 2013 09:51 EST

Once held up as a model global citizen, Canada is facing growing criticism from aid groups over moves to tie foreign assistance to trade through partnerships with mining and other firms.

Cardinals voice 'Vatileaks' concern at pre-conclave talks

by Ella Ide AFP Global Edition

Mar 04, 2013 10:14 EST

Catholic cardinals on Monday pressed for more information about the "Vatileaks" scandal at the start of a series of Vatican meetings to prepare for a conclave to elect a new pope after Benedict XVI's sudden resignation.

Cardinals begin pre-conclave talks in Vatican

by Dario Thuburn AFP Global Edition

Mar 04, 2013 06:10 EST

Catholic cardinals began talks on Monday ahead of a conclave to elect a new pope after Benedict XVI's resignation, as an absent British cardinal admitted to sexual misconduct with priests.

Cardinals to begin pre-conclave talks in Vatican

by Dario Thuburn AFP Global Edition

Mar 03, 2013 22:17 EST

Catholic cardinals begin talks on Monday ahead of a conclave to elect the next pope, following Benedict XVI's historic resignation, as a British cardinal not in attendance admitted to sexual misconduct with priests.