Kennedy hearse arrives at Arlington Cemetery following stop before crowd at Senate steps

WASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy went toward his final rest alongside brothers John and Robert Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” for four decades after they perished.

Hearse carrying Sen. Kennedy stops outside Senate en route to Arlington National Cemetery

WASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy went toward his final rest alongside brothers John and Robert Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” for four decades after they perished.

Hears carrying remains of Sen. Kennedy stops near Senate steps; Arlington burial next

WASHINGTON — The limousine bearing the remains of Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has stopped in Washington near the steps of the Senate where thousands of people are gathered to pay a final tribute.

Kennedy funeral a celebration of his life and a political era now over; Arlington burial next

WASHINGTON — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy went toward his final rest alongside brothers John and Robert Saturday evening, celebrated for “the dream he kept alive” for four decades after they perished.

‘Greatest legislator’ _ Obama, senator’s sons honor Kennedy at funeral before Arlington burial

BOSTON — President Barack Obama led the nation Saturday in mourning “the greatest legislator of our time,” celebrating the indelible impact of Edward M. Kennedy as a senator for nearly a half-century and leader of America’s most famous family during tragedy and triumph.

Obama eulogizes Kennedy: ‘Father, brother, husband, Uncle Teddy’ and soul of Democratic Party

BOSTON — President Barack Obama has saluted Sen. Edward Kennedy for surmounting pain and suffering to become a family patriarch and personification of American legislator.

Kennedy farewell: Obama, former presidents join family for senator’s funeral Mass

BOSTON — Leaders and other luminaries paid final tribute Saturday to Edward M. Kennedy, mourning the loss of a senator who made an indelible impact on U.S. life over 47 years in Congress and the man who held up America’s most famous family during tragedy and triumph.

Obama meets with Kennedy’s widow before delivering eulogy at senator’s funeral Mass

BOSTON — President Barack Obama led the nation and a church filled with mourners Saturday in remembering “the greatest legislator of our time,” celebrating the indelible impact of Edward M. Kennedy over a 47-year Senate career and his role as patriarch of America’s most famous family during tragedy and triumph.

Despite rain and heavy security, Kennedy mourners flock to church for historic funeral

BOSTON — Hundreds of mourners lined the sidewalks near Boston’s Mission Church where a funeral Mass was held Saturday for Sen. Edward Kennedy, with some holding signs urging lawmakers to approve health care legislation in his honor, and other saying they just wanted to witness a moment in history.

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Wooden figure of Christ not Michelangelo’s work: Art historians

ROME - A wooden statue bought by the Italian government for 2.5 million pounds and attributed to Michelangelo is a fake, art historians have claimed. he 41cm long figure, named Cristo Ritrovato (Christ Refound) was bought late last year from a private collection and since then has been on a marathon tour of the country.

Israeli leader urges pope to use his moral authority to condemn Iranian president’s rhetoric

NAZARETH, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday appealed to Pope Benedict XVI “to make his voice heard” and use his moral authority to condemn the harsh anti-Israel rhetoric voiced by Iran’s hard-line president.

Easter being celebrated all over India

NEW DELHI - Easter is being celebrated in different parts of the country today.

In New Delhi, churches held sunrise service early morning on the occasion. Special services and masses have also been arranged for the day.
In Goa, Easter Sunday is being celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. Mass and prayers have been organised to mark the day.

Italy quake destroys four ancient churches

ROME - The 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck central Italy on Monday morning has damaged at least four old churches.