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Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern pauses as he reads out a statement in relation to a 700-page report from the Commission of Investigation into sexual abuse allegations in Dublin, Ireland, on Thursday. The Irish government apologized for failing to protect children from sexual abuse by Catholic priests.

Experts: Catholic church covered up abuse

The Roman Catholic Church in Dublin covered up decades of child abuse committed by priests, an expert commission reported after a probe into previously secret church records. Full story

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NYT: Taliban reopen northern Afghan front
Over the past two years the Taliban have steadily staged a resurgence in northern Kunduz province, where they now threaten a vital NATO supply line.

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Road to Mecca begins with swine flu shot
Nov. 26: Health officials across the Middle East are taking extra precautions for this year’s hajj. With more than 2 million pilgrims from 160 countries gathering in one place at one time, Mecca could be the perfect breeding ground for the H1N1 virus. NBC's Tom Aspell reports.

H1N1 fears mount as millions make Hajj pilgrimage

Catholic Church takes a stand

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Bishop objects to abortion rights

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