News Desk Monday, Sept 8, 2008

Nigerian president swears in new military chiefs

ABUJA, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua swore in new military chiefs at a ceremony in the capital Abuja on Monday, the first time he has been seen in public since returning from medical treatment in Saudi Arabia. MORE>>>

More Chinese enterprises aiming for investment in Africa

XIAMEN, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- More Chinese enterprises are investing in Africa with their technological and personnel advantages and the abundant resources in Africa, said Wang Chao, assistant minister of commerce, here on Monday. more>>>

Groundbreaking Chicago Conference to Discuss Abortion's Effects on Men

CHICAGO, Sept. 8 -- The Knights of Columbus and the Archdiocese of Chicago's Office for Evangelization are cosponsoring a national conference to focus on the effects of abortion on men whose children have been aborted. more>>>

Pope names more women than ever to Synod of Bishops on Bible

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Choosing men and women from every part of the world and from a wide variety of professional spheres, Pope Benedict XVI nominated 32 voting members, 41 experts and 37 observers for the upcoming world Synod of Bishops. more>>>