Coe Takes Step Towards Allowing Women Bishops (reuters)
Reuters – The Church of England moved closer to the consecration of women bishops on Wednesday when it voted against giving strengthened legal protection to traditionalists who favor an all-male clergy, a decision that could lead more to switch to Rome. Read more
Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment In Homs (ap)
AP – Syrian forces fired mortars and rockets Thursday in the rebellious city of Homs, the latest salvo in a weeklong assault that has killed hundreds as President Bashar Assad’s regime tries to crush increasingly militarized pockets of dissent. Read more
Tv Producer Lands In Mexico To Face Murder Charges (ap)
AP – A reality television producer has arrived in Mexico escorted by nearly a dozen agents after being extradited from the U.S. so he can face trial in his wife’s killing. Read more
Uganda Gov’t Distances Itself From Anti-gay Bill (ap)
AP – Uganda’s government does not support a parliamentarian’s decision to reintroduce a bill that originally proposed the death penalty for some homosexual acts, the government said in responding to renewed criticism by rights activists who oppose the bill. Read more
Syria’s Homs Bombarded Again, Turks Push For Solution (reuters)
Reuters – Armoured reinforcements poured into Homs as President Bashar al-Assad’s forces bombarded the Syrian city for a fourth day, opposition sources said on Thursday, worsening the humanitarian situation and prompting a new diplomatic push from Turkey. Read more