| Obama hails 'historic' health bid US President Barack Obama says the weekend's congressional vote on healthcare reform is a "historic" opportunity.  Pope's letter on Irish abuse due The Vatican is due to publish a letter from Pope Benedict to Irish Catholics, seeking forgiveness for paedophile scandals by priests. BA cabin crew begin strike action British Airways cabin crew begin strike action which will cause severe disruption to flights for the next three days. US renews offer of Iran dialogue President Obama says the US offer of dialogue with Iran still stands, in a New Year message to the Iranian people. News Wizard |