Mastering French manners, the hard way

"The title, "A history of politeness in France", might strike the uncharitable as being a very short book indeed. The famed romance of Paris may need to be tempered with realism But Frederic Rouvillois' definitive study of...

TheStar.com - News - Pope issues call to protect children

VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict ushered in Christmas at midnight mass on Monday, saying the image of the baby Jesus born in a manger should remind everyone of the plight of poor, abused and neglected children the world over.One hopes he is including those children who were/are...

Channel tunnel is terror target

The Channel tunnel has been targeted by a group of Islamic militant terrorists aiming to cause maximum carnage during the holiday season, according to French and American secret services.Maybe instead of Merry Christmas we should be saying to people "Be Vigilant..."

Bishop attacks 'Muslim hypocrisy'

A senior Anglican bishop has accused many Muslims of being guilty of double standards in their view of the world. The Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, told the Sunday Times some had a "dual psychology" in which they sought "victimhood and domination".

Police hunt for 'English brothers' who spent year in al-Qaeda camp

Police are trying to trace a gang of British Muslims who are thought to have returned to plot terror attacks in Britain after being trained abroad for more than a year by al-Qaeda, Nine Britons, all said to be in their twenties, were among a group of 12 Western recruits...

Police 'sorry' for moral quizzing

A Christian couple from Lancashire have been awarded £10,000 in an out-of-court settlement after they were questioned by police about their moral beliefs.