IN BRIEF
May 14, 2006
<b>Gay attack</b><br>VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict renewed his attack on gay marriage on Saturday, saying Christians must defend traditional heterosexual marriage as a “pillar of humanity†benefiting believers and non-believers.
Gay attack
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict renewed his attack on gay marriage on Saturday, saying Christians must defend traditional heterosexual marriage as a “pillar of humanity†benefiting believers and non-believers. Calling on the faithful to stand up for traditional notions of marriage and procreation in the face of moves to recognise gay marriage, he said, “Such a witness can only stimulate politicians and legislators to safeguard the rights of the family.
China calls
KAMPALA — China is interested in learning from Uganda how to fight HIV/Aids and is looking for more cooperation in trade and the manufacturing sector. Yang wenchang, a special envoy of chinese president Hu Jintao, on Saturday met president Yoweri museveni at State House, nakasero. wenchang led a Chinese delegation to the swearing-in of museveni for a third term. Museveni was optimistic that cooperation between the two nations would be cemented further.
Besigye visit
KAMPALA — Mulago Hospital was on Friday the scene of rare excitement when FDC leader Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye visited Ward 2C. Besigye was visiting Haruna Byamukama, 22, who was in February shot near Bulange in Mengo during the presidential campaigns. Besigye said FDC would discuss with the medical authorities the possibility of transferring Byamukama to a hospital with better facilities.
LCs swear in
KAMPALA — Local council officials will be sworn in today. The term of office of former LCs expired on Friday. A May 5 circular from local government minister Prof. Tarsis kabwegyere will guide the LCs in the swearing-in. Chief administrative officers will guide the process.
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VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict renewed his attack on gay marriage on Saturday, saying Christians must defend traditional heterosexual marriage as a “pillar of humanity†benefiting believers and non-believers. Calling on the faithful to stand up for traditional notions of marriage and procreation in the face of moves to recognise gay marriage, he said, “Such a witness can only stimulate politicians and legislators to safeguard the rights of the family.
China calls
KAMPALA — China is interested in learning from Uganda how to fight HIV/Aids and is looking for more cooperation in trade and the manufacturing sector. Yang wenchang, a special envoy of chinese president Hu Jintao, on Saturday met president Yoweri museveni at State House, nakasero. wenchang led a Chinese delegation to the swearing-in of museveni for a third term. Museveni was optimistic that cooperation between the two nations would be cemented further.
Besigye visit
KAMPALA — Mulago Hospital was on Friday the scene of rare excitement when FDC leader Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye visited Ward 2C. Besigye was visiting Haruna Byamukama, 22, who was in February shot near Bulange in Mengo during the presidential campaigns. Besigye said FDC would discuss with the medical authorities the possibility of transferring Byamukama to a hospital with better facilities.
LCs swear in
KAMPALA — Local council officials will be sworn in today. The term of office of former LCs expired on Friday. A May 5 circular from local government minister Prof. Tarsis kabwegyere will guide the LCs in the swearing-in. Chief administrative officers will guide the process.
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