Pope Benedict XVI has not ruled out getting involved in the case of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, the Vatican says, calling the practice "brutal."
Pope may intervene in 'brutal' stoning case in Iran
Pope Benedict XVI has not ruled out getting involved in the case of an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning, the Vatican says, calling the practice "brutal."
Peace Corps volunteer killed in Africa
Thomas Maresco, 24, an aid worker from Florida, died Saturday from a gunshot wound in Lesotho, the Peace Corps said. Police believe he was the target of a robbery.