| Pope's letter on Irish church abuse due The Vatican is due to publish a letter from Pope Benedict to Irish Catholics, seeking forgiveness for paedophile scandals by priests.  UN chief begins Mid-East effort UN chief Ban Ki-Moon meets Palestinian leaders at the start of a mission to press for a resumption of peace talks with Israel. BA cabin crew strike under way Thousands face travel disruption as British Airways cabin crew begin a three-day strike over pay and working conditions. Nepalese ex-leader Koirala dies Former Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala has died in Kathmandu, his aides and state TV say. 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 |