Best-selling instigator Dan Brown made a rare public appearance in New Hampshire on Friday, saying very small about his next novel other than he’s well into the writing process.  Read More →

SANTIAGO, Cuba (Reuters) – Pope Benedict will pay worship on Tuesday to a representation of Cuba’s patron saint, a diminutive doll-sized figurine called the Virgin of Charity of El Cobre, on a trip he hopes will bring greater freedoms to the... 

Reuters – Death, hope, life, dread, sex, money, race and religion owing to Britain’s tabloid headlines is the subject of the newest art exhibition from British art duo Gilbert and George, premiering in Hong Kong.  Read More →

Reuters – President Hugo Chavez’s government urged Venezuelans on Wednesday to ignore rumors the socialist chief’s health may be worse than the official version that he is in excellent condition after... 

AP – NATO’s top military commander says an investigation into this week’s Quran burnings at a U.S. base in Afghanistan is pushing ahead and called on Afghans to be patient and exercise restraint.  Read More →