An in-depth analysis of the news from March 23rd - March 27th. The sources we will use include The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, CBC News: The National and BBC.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

New York Times - March 26th, 2010

1. Headline: A Bold U.S. Plan to Help Struggling Homeowners

The Obama administration is set to provide help for homeow
ners who are behind on mortgages. Pressure comes from congress to do something about the foreclosure which is straining the economy. These actions could possibly draw protests from people who have kept up payments.

2. Headline: Pope Had 'No Knowledge' of Transfer, Vatican Says

Pope Benedict apparently knew more than the church led on about a pedophile priest who resides in Germany. In 1980, the Pope is copied on a memo that said the priest has gone back to partials work within days of beginning his mental health treatment. Pope Benedict claims this is false information.

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3. Headline: American Scout for Mumbai Attacks Was Jokingly Called ‘Agent Headley’ by Friend
David Headly, an American man admitted last week, was charged with helping plan the 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai. For 7 years, Headly commuted undetected to his home in Chicago to well established training camps in Pakistan. Headly has cooperated with the Government since his arrest in 2009 and "has provided substantial assistance to the criminal investigation".

4. Headline: Differences Set Aside, Palin Lends McCain Aid

Over the past 17 months, tension has been high between John McCain and Sarah Palin. Appearing in Tucson, Arizona together, McCain faces a primary challenge in his bid for a fifth term in the senate. McCain has been rounding up republican support during his campaign. Palin's presence resulted in his biggest turn out yet since his presidential campagin.
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