May 14, 2004

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Vatican foreign minister Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo says torture of prisoners is a "more serious" blow for U.S. than September 11 (Al Jazeerah) . American reaction is negative. (Catholic News)

The British Tabloid Newspaper '' The Daily Mirror '', which published photos allegedly depicting British Army soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners, concedes that it was hoaxed, apologises, and sacks its editor Piers Morgan . (BBC) (Al Bawaba) (Reuters)

Danish Crown Prince Frederik marries Australian Mary Donaldson in Copenhagen . The service is attended by royalty and dignitaries from around the world, amidst very high security in the face of terrorism fears. (BBC)

Roh Moo-hyun is reinstated as President of South Korea after that country's Constitutional Court overturns the National Assembly's March 12 Impeachment vote against him. (KBS News)

Polish Prime Minister Marek Belka looses a parliamentary vote of confidence, less than two weeks after he was appointed to the post. He will continue in a caretaker capacity until a new candidate is appointed. (BBC) (PolitInfo)

The impact crater of the "Great Dying" — the End-Permian Event , the largest extinction event in the history of life on Earth — appears to be a 125 mile (200 km)-wide crater called " Bedout " off the northwestern coast of Australia . (UCSB Press release)

Iraqi Occupation and Resistance :

--- Mohammad's Army , in an interview with IWPR , states "We want to inform America that its attempt to stir up sectarian discord is a failure." (IWPR)

FMDC Coinarama World Championships held. Robert "Hog" Little defeats Alex "Fat" Malcom