Dublin dilemmas

The Irish have become cynical about their public institutions following scandals involving the police, Government and the Church...

Story of a marriage in books

The novelist Graham Greene wrote loving dedications in the books he gave to his wife, Vivien, during the happy years of their marriage. But after he left her Vivien?s own marginal notes reveal her pain at their separation...

Syria?s worried Christians

The spread of anti-American feeling and a rise in Muslim fundamentalism are making life difficult for the one million people caught in the middle...

The ethics of life

Modern life sciences touch all our lives, yet few of us have any input into their regulation. The creation of a National Bioethics Committee would help remedy that...

How to rock the system

Last weekend?s agreement on debt relief for some of the world?s poorest countries was brought about by pressure from musicians as well as politicians...

Memories on a breeze

Sights, sounds and smells can transport us back to the magical times of childhood, and provide a fleeting glimpse of heaven...

Down but not out

Billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky is the champion of Russia?s liberals, but now that he is behind bars does he have a future in politics?...

A barrier of silence

Shyness inhibits many people from speaking to newcomers at church but a warm welcome can make the world of difference...

The gift of love

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