April 10, 2009 Friday
Updated

JERUSALEM - THOUSANDS of Christian pilgrims from around the world poured into the Holy City of Jerusalem under sunny skies on Friday to pray along the traditional route Jesus took to his crucifixion.

As part of the Good Friday ceremonies, the Christian faithful descend onto the twisted cobblestoned streets of Jerusalem's Old City to walk along the Via Dolorosa, or Way of Suffering.

 
Hospital does face transplant

MILWAUKEE - A BOSTON hospital has performed the nation's second face transplant; the patient is a man who suffered traumatic facial injuries in a fall.

Man accused of stealing info

NEWARK (New Jersey) - A CHINESE national is accused of stealing information for a software program that his US employer was trying to sell to a Chinese government agency.

Anger over 'gay' elephant

WARSAW - A POLISH politician has criticised his local zoo for acquiring a 'gay' elephant named Ninio who prefers male companions and will probably not procreate, local media reported on Friday.

   
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