Thursday, February 4, 2010

News Stories - February 4-11

Sinn Fein says Protestants must compromise - This news story is covering an issue regarding the long running religious politics of Northern Ireland. Source: CBC News

20 Shiite pilgrims killed in Iraq attack - This story covers the latest in a group of recent attacks on pilgrims headed to the Iraqi city of Karbala.  Keep in mind the importance of the Battle of Karbala, which took place in 680, as discussed in the "Differentiation" section of CIWR.  Source: The Globe and Mail

Israeli PM: peace talks could resume soon - This story discusses how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he believes peace talks with Palestinians may resume in a matter of weeks.  Source: The Hamilton Spectator