Archive | January 16th, 2008

Little town with a big image problem

Posted on 16 January 2008

A spat over whether Dannevirke (New Zealand) should retain its Scandinavian heritage could see the axe fall on its Viking icon.

Opponents say portraying a warrior race renowned for pillaging, looting, and carrying off women would be culturally insensitive and…

The Most Ancient University of Rome Refuses to Welcome Pope Benedict XVI

Posted on 16 January 2008

The Vatican has cancelled the proposed visit of Pope Benedict XVI on 17th to the most ancient University of Rome, ‘La Sapienza’ (The Wisdom) owing to the protests of a section of professors and students of the University.

The refusal…

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