MANILA, Philippines - Despite the opposition and condemnations by the Church, killings carried out by the so-called Davao Death Squad (DDS) have not abated, a Mindanao-based Redemptorist priest lamented.

MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin led the political elite Wednesday in paying respects to Boris Yeltsin on the first anniversary of his death, unveiling a patriotic monument to the man who brought unprecedented freedoms to Russia.

The owner of a Rottweiler that authorities say killed a black bear cub this week will face charges brought by the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

In the US, Shauneen Lambe defended juveniles on death row. Now her legal charity helps fight the enduring injustices she says youngsters in the UK are facing. By Mary O'Hara

Carolyn Volk, Kiantone Historical Society program chairwoman, stated a guest speaker will be present when members meet Thursday, Oct. 9. Thirteen members attended a recent meeting in the Kiantone Community Building. Irene Turck presided.