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Pope Benedict XVI spreads his arms to the faithful after delivering the "Urbi et Orbi" ("To The City and to The World") Easter address from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. The Pontiff decried suffering in much of the world to tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square.  (Photo by Plinio Lepri / AP) Pope, in Easter message, laments Iraq 'slaughter' Pope Benedict, in his Easter message, made an impassioned call for world peace on Sunday that lamented the "continual slaughter" in Iraq and the growing unrest in Afghanistan. Reuters Democrats using bill as 'political statement,' Bush says President Bush criticized Democrats for going on vacation without first giving him what he wants: a war spending bill free of orders to pull troops home. USA Today National Guard back to Iraq Yahoo! News U.S. allowed Ethiopian arms deal with North Korea Bush administration officials allowed Ethiopia to complete a secret arms purchase from North Korea, in what appears to be a violation of U.N. sanctions, according to senior American officials. International Herald Tribune   30 dead in attacks across Iraq A powerful explosion killed at least 15 civilians and wounded 26 others in the latest in a spate of attacks outside the Iraqi capital since a new security plan there took effect. CNN Al-Sadr calls for attacks on U.S. troops ABC News The Update: Iraqi city boils over Reuters Freed Britons can sell stories to media The 15 British sailors and marines held by Iran for nearly two weeks were granted permission to sell their stories to the media, the Ministry of Defense said. MSNBC Freed Britons say 'confessions' coerced ABC News UK Navy crew start leave Yahoo! News Security at Mexican oil facilities remain vulnerable to attack An attack that seriously disrupted Mexico's oil supply could drive up gasoline prices in the U.S. as well as disrupt Mexico's economy, which relies heavily on oil revenues. McClatchy Newspapers Iran bars Iraq PM from its air space Iran refused to allow a plane carrying Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on a trip to Asia to cross its air space overnight, a senior adviser to the Iraqi leader said. Reuters   NATION We want the Taliban back, say Afghans London Independent Top U.S. envoy on Somalia mission The top U.S. diplomat for Africa has urged Somalia's interim government to create a lasting ceasefire, as violence threatens to derail reconciliation. BBC Guantanamo conditions 'worsening' Conditions for detainees at the U.S. military jail at Guantanamo Bay are deteriorating, with the majority held in solitary confinement, a report says. BBC POLITICS White House looked past alarms on Kerik Alarmed about allegations against secretary of homeland security candidate Bernard Kerik, several White House aides tried to raise red flags. But the normal investigation process was short-circuited, sources said. Washington Post U.S. denies torturing Iranian diplomat The United States denied involvement in the detention of an Iranian diplomat who said he was tortured by his captors, whom he said included U.S. intelligence agents. Times of India Political timelines collide with Iraq reality There are two Iraq wars being waged, according to military officers on the ground and defense experts: the one fought in the streets of Baghdad, and the war as it is perceived in Washington. MSNBC BUSINESS Hospitals get five-star upgrades Windowless corridors, drab paint and crowded rooms have typified hospitals for more than a century - and the effect can be downright depressing. Get ready for a radical shift. CNNMoney Storm brews at Telkom as CEO leaves After 18 controversial months as CEO of the telecoms monopoly, the former TransWerk head is leaving amid storms still raging over excess profiteering and the east African submarine cable. Business Day SPORTS At 44, Singh is still in his prime By PGA Tour standards, Vijay Singh is an old man. At 44 in the Age of Tiger Woods, he should be counting his pension assets and preparing to break Hale Irwin's Champions Tour record of 45 wins. Sports Illustrated Blog: Masters leaderboard ESPN New era at UK Billy Gillispie was named the University of Kentucky's 21st head men's basketball coach, a day after the job was turned down by Florida coach Billy Donovan. Cincinnati Post British runner sets record for first run around the world British runner Robert Garside, 40, has officially been accepted by the Guinness Book of World Records as the first person to run around the world. Outside HEALTH A flash of concern A new, large-scale study by the National Institutes of Health suggests there could be a link between persistent postmenopausal hot flashes and increased risk of heart disease. Newsweek China bans organizations and individuals from trading in human organs China has banned the trade of human organs in any form by organizations and individuals, the State Council said, which means a doctor could lose his or her license to practice if caught trading. Medical News Today Walk-A-Thon to highlight need for organ donors Yahoo! News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: Gender bias stays in the picture Salon.com Column: Didn't Iran blink? Slate Editorial: Rethinking family planning policy Houston Chronicle Editorial: Road to Demascus not for amateurs Boston Herald Column: Politics trumps Fed Policy Real Clear Politics Column: Giuliani missed his chance Rocky Mountain News Column (Steve Wayne Yvaska): The Seasoned Collector: Decorative eggs are a lost art San Jose Mercury News Editorial: Easter rebirth shines a light for us all The Australian Blog (Scott Horton): The Guantánamo Follies Harper's Magazine   Site edited by: Ryan Dowse, Jim Scripps, Walt Chiu and Josh Miles.   GOOD NEWS Malaysian saves 100 from sinkhole A Malaysian man paying a late-night visit to the toilet has saved about 100 people from being buried in the rubble of their homes, reports say. BBC Historic handshake for Protestant leader, Irish premier Protestant leader Ian Paisley shook hands with Irish Prime Minister Ahern in public for the first time, marking another small step on the path to peace in Northern Ireland. New York Sun NATION Cold snap puts chill into spring It's two weeks into spring, but it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. CNN Wrong man held on sex charges In a case of mistaken identity, a San Jose man arrested on numerous sex charges by the U.S. Marshals Service was released from jail. San Jose Mercury News The few. The proud. The disillusioned. Conflict in Iraq: Some active duty troops, while proud to serve, are speaking out and signing a petition against the war. San Francisco Chronicle Climbers witnessing global warming San Francisco Chronicle Warming not behind hurricane activity: forecaster Yahoo! News Australia moves to militarize Antarctic The prospect of a militarised Antarctica has been raised with Australia being urged to sharply increase military capability there so as to head off competition from other countries. stuff.co.nz LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT The old Grindhouse revisited Slate 'Diana 36 Times' on display in London What may be the largest picture of Princess Diana ever painted will be on display for one day only during the street art festival in North London. Monsters and Critics SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Physicist unlocks secrets of Texas hold 'em poker A new model of poker player behavior reproduces results from actual games. Scientific American Mystery of Greek amphitheater's amazing sound finally solved Cut the chatter! The ancient mystery surrounding the great acoustics of the theater at Epidaurus in Greece has been solved. LiveScience There's a Coop in the Firefox Mozilla Labs has launched an experimental prototype of "The Coop," a Firefox add-on that functions as a social networking tool. TechNewsWorld Speed up Firefox CNET News EDUCATION Reform sought in U.S. visa program The University of Delaware, DuPont Co., Bank of America, AstraZeneca PLC and ING Direct are among hundreds of businesses that have sought special visas to hire highly skilled foreign workers. News Journal Whirlwind tour stops at Oakhill Judging from the wide-eyed looks and deep breaths at Oakhill Day School in Gladstone, most students had never seen Chinese acrobats. Kansas City Star RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Thousands of Orthodox Christians celebrate 'holy light' Easter ceremony Thousands of Christians attended the ceremony of the "holy light" at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. Ha'aretz Questions of faith Arguments over how to interpret the Bible, and how to read the story of Creation in the first chapter of Genesis, continue to cause controversy between Christian communities and within them. Economist   Photo of the Day Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theofilos III takes part in the Easter Mass in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many Christians to be the site of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ, in Jerusalem's Old City.  (Photo by Emilio Morenatti / AP)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Enrich my heart, mouth, hands in me, With faith, with hope, with charity, That I may run, rise, rest with Thee. 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