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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2012
Page
4
The People's Assembly signals a likely symbolic vote to end over 1 billion dollars in U.S. aid linked to charges against American pro-democracy workers. Cairo seeks to protest perceived U.S. pressure on Egypt's judicial process.
Britain’s government aims to legalize civil gay marriages. In 2500 parish Masses, Archbishops Vincent Nichols and Peter Smith insist law changes would erode the true meaning of marriage and transform social values for future generations.
AP report from Beirut notes U N envoy Kofi Annan exits Damascus without a cease fire as Bashar al Assad forces intensify attacks on opposition areas and clash with rebels. Annan urges a halt to killings before any political dialogue, while Assad condemns “terrorist groups” and opposes reform. He travels to Qatar amid fragile prospects for a settlement.
Apple launches iBook 2 with major publishers to sell interactive digital textbooks for 14.99 each. The plan faces high tech costs and teacher resistance as districts suspend new textbook adoptions until 2015, raising questions about ownership and recurring purchases.
Swiss ballots show a clear rejection of raising minimum annual leave from four to six weeks. The measure failed nationwide with two thirds against and all cantons voting no, amid worries about higher labor costs and economic impact.
In Alabama and Mississippi Santorum urges Gingrich to bow out so a head to head with Romney can occur soon. Gingrich vows wins in Alabama and Mississippi, saying Romney is the weakest front-runner in nearly a century. Romney leads in delegates but lacks a Southern state win, while Santorum shines with wins in Kansas Oklahoma and Tennessee.
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