Taiwan President Chen calls for China talks amid Lien visit
Taiwan's president urged Beijing to begin dialogue under democratic principles as Lien Chan dominates coverage from his eight day Journey of Peace in China. Chen said talks could start anytime, while Beijing welcomed Lien and resisted meeting him. The crisis over Taiwan's future risks drawing in the United States.
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Pope Benedict marks John Paul II death at mass
Pope Benedict XVI marked a month since John Paul II's death with a Mass in the private chapel and blessed about 50,000 people at the Vatican window. He planned prayers at John Paul II's tomb in the grottoes beneath St. Peter's Basilica and then met Sri Lankan bishops. The pope called for unity, denounced wars, and sent Easter wishes to Orthodox Christians amid large crowds in St. Peter's Square.
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Close Blair allies face loyalty turning into liability
In Hatfield England Mel anie Johnson, a Blair loyalist elected in 1997, risks losing her seat as anti Blair sentiment grows. The race tests Labour's hold on a 659 seat Commons with Johnson in a tight suburban London district as Conservative challenger Grant Shapps intensifies efforts.
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