McCain says much of Palin's clothing returned - Guardian Unlimited
WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) - John McCain says a third of the money spent on Sarah Palin's clothing and accessories has already been given back. He told NBC's 'Meet the Press" that "the rest will be donated to charity." Others in his campaign confirm that. A
Pope's brother plans 100,000 euro Vatican birthday bash, German - Daily Telegraph
Georg Ratzinger, a Catholic prelate from Regensburg and the elder brother of the pontiff, is to celebrate his 85th birthday by listening to Mozart's Mass in C-Minor performed for him in the Sistine Chapel, according to reports. A German church choir
Funeral for Kabul charity worker - Guardian Unlimited
The funeral of charity worker Gayle Williams has been held in Kabul with a heavy police presence. Her mother Pat and sister Karen were among around 50 expatriates who gathered at the city's British cemetery. Gayle, who worked with disabled children