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2010-03-14: Headlines

The Guardian: James Whitbourn: Luminosity and Other Choral Works 2010-03-14
... of a prayer by Desmond Tutu (which includes the Archbishop's unmistakeable voice) illustrate the boundless breadth of Whitbourn's choral imagination.
Daily Kos: Sunday Talk - Don't Know Much About History 2010-03-14
Amanpour: Israeli Author Amos Oz; Palestinian Attorney Elias Khoury; Islamic Theologian Sheikh Dr. Tahir Ul-Qadri; Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Rev.
New University Online: Stand With the Eleven Answers Ambassador Oren's Open Letter 2010-03-14
South African Nobel Peace laureate Desmond Tutu compared “the humiliation of the Palestinians at checkpoints and roadblocks” to that of Black South Afric ...

2010-03-13: Headlines

The Guardian: Mary Robinson: 'I feel a terrible sense of urgency' 2010-03-13
Mary Robinson with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who she and the rest of Nelson Mandela's Elders group refer to as 'the Arch'.
The Guardian: Pressure on Tories to name mystery MP who sabotaged anti-poverty bill 2010-03-13
The bill also has the support of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Andrew Gwynne the Labour MP who proposed the bill, said: "It is staggering the Conservatives ...
The Spy Report: Mandela's ex-wife disowns inflammatory interview 2010-03-13
She said that Mandela had become a “corporate foundation”, and described the Nobel Peace Prize-winning activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a “cretin”.
Auburn Citizen: Amy Goodman: Student's (posthumous) day in court over killing 2010-03-13
The civil trial, Craig Corrie says, is not about the monetary damages, but to discover information, and “like (South African Archbishop) Desmond Tutu talk ...
Times LIVE: 'Ms Naipaul is a liar and a fraud' 2010-03-13
I have already had the opportunity to speak to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who was also in Atlanta. I intend to speak with Madiba and GraÃ§a, as I always do.
Times LIVE: My Kind of Food: Behind the boerewors curtain 2010-03-13
When I do, I wear the one Desmond Tutu gave me. It's the South African flag (not the old one, hoor ?) - proudly South African am I. As you know ...
Times LIVE: Meer's house a national heritage site: Winnie 2010-03-13
According to Naipaul, Madikizela-Mandela also called Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu a "cretin". Naipaul further wrote that Madikizela-Mandela told her ...
iAfrica.com: Winnie interview 'accurate' 2010-03-13
According to Naipaul, Madikizela-Mandela also called Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu a "cretin". Naipaul claimed Madikizela-Mandela told her "this name ...
Times LIVE: Tutu's son faces eviction in rental dispute 2010-03-13
The son of the renowned anti-apartheid activist, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, moved into the Illovo town house bordering the Wanderers Golf Club ...
Ex-Gay Watch: XGW Digest: March 13, 2010 2010-03-13
... votes to exempt the state from federal hate crimes laws. -Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks out against the most recent wave of anti-gay activity in Africa.
PR.com: Ubuntu Now Welcomes Carbona as First Corporate Sponsor 2010-03-13
Ubuntu Now strives to act in the spirit of Ubuntu as defined by Desmond Tutu, Nobel Prize Laureate. For more information, visit http://ubuntunow.org ...
The Richmark Sentinel: Winnie will need to explain "fabrication" , Mandela comments as Naipaul stands firm 2010-03-13
She slated the Truth and Reconciliation Commission process calling it a religious circus and its chairman Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu a "cretin".
WBUR: Rabbi Kushner: An 'Accommodation' With God 2010-03-13
Yesterday we heard from Archbishop Desmond Tutu about how he, raised in apartheid South Africa, came to see the essential goodness in all people.
Gawker: 'Rep. Eric Massa Tickled His Staff. Is That Normal?' 2010-03-13
(He even tickled Archbishop Desmond Tutu during a procession to distract him.)" Counterintuition saves Salty Sailor. Send an email to Maureen O'Conn ...
News24: Tutu's son facing eviction 2010-03-13
Was R220.00 Now R198.00 Johannesburg - Trevor Tutu, the son of legendary anti-apartheid activist, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, is being evicted ...
Eyewitness News: Naipaul stands by story of Winnie's frustrations - Primedia Broadcasting 2010-03-13
... an article for the London Evening Standard, in which the struggle icon tore into her ex-husband Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

2010-03-12: Headlines

Huffington Post: "The Surrendered" by Chang-Rae Lee: Festering Scars of War 2010-03-12
In a recent interview, Bishop Desmond Tutu spoke of the difference between optimism and hope, explaining that hope "is being able to see that there is light ...
The Guardian: Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie denies giving critical interview 2010-03-12
Winnie Mandela has denied criticising her ex-husband and describing Archishop Desmond Tutu as a 'cretin' in an interview. Photograph: Adam Butler/AP Nel ...
ReliefWeb: Joint Press Conference - full transcript, 11 March 2010 2010-03-12
... for an international tribunal, but they started an international process, and they created a truth commission, which was chaired by Bishop Desmond Tutu.
Twin Cities Planet: Martti Ahtisaari, Peace Prize winner and a teacher 2010-03-12
Among his role models were Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu of South Africa, both of whom are legendary in reconciliation with enemies who most would ...
The Associated Press: Mandela's ex-wife denies criticizing iconic leader 2010-03-12
... exploiting Mandela's image while sidelining him as a leader. The Standard article also quoted her as calling Nobel Peace laureate Desmond Tutu a "cretin."
mediabistro.com: Sunday Show Lineup: 03.14.10 2010-03-12
... Nobel Peace Prize recipient and co-author of "Made for Goodness" Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Reverend Mpho Tutu, singer and AIDS activist Annie Lennox.
Orlando Sentinel: Sunday guest list: Annie Lennox, Desmond Tutu visit CNN's 'Amanpour'; Karl ... 2010-03-12
Christiane Amanpour welcomes singer Annie Lennox and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, to CNN's “Amanpour.” The other guests include ...
The Irrawaddy News Magazine: Tutu Dismisses Election as 'Charade' 2010-03-12
In a message of encouragement to Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, South African Archbishop Emeritus and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Desmond Tutu ...
AFP: Mandela's ex-wife denies trashing him in interview 2010-03-12
Madikizela-Mandela said she had spoken to Nobel peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who was also in the US, after the interview in which she was quoted ...
The Associated Press: Mandela's ex-wife denies interview in UK paper 2010-03-12
And she was quoted calling Nobel Peace laureate Desmond Tutu a "cretin." The published comments raised eyebrows in South Africa, while the governing Afric ...
Parade Magazine: On a Path to Peace 2010-03-12
Archbishop Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his work to end apartheid in South Africa. He wrote his new book, Made for Goodne ...
Petoskey News-Review: Peace Team to host 'Developing a Culture of Nonviolence' workshop 2010-03-12
Previous recipients include Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa and Dr. Daisaku Ikeda of Japan. Walters, a sister in the Immaculate Heart of Mary order ...
Clal: Rabbi Irwin Kula Appointed to the Board of the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation 2010-03-12
The mission of the Foundation is to promote the legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Through its many programs, the Foundati ...
Washington Post: In Africa, a step backward on human rights 2010-03-12
Hate has no place in the house of God. No one should be excluded from our love, our compassion or our concern because of race or gender ...
The Richmark Sentinel: Bishop Desmond Tutu- "Africa is moving backwards on Human Rights" Melanie ... 2010-03-12
Bishop Desmond Tutu is one man who has stood firmly in his understanding of Human Rights and the development of such if Africa, taking account always of h ...
The Progressive Pulse: Lunch links 2010-03-12
Pam Spaulding at Pam's House Blend has a link to a great Washington Post op-ed by Desmond Tutu about the need to stand up for the rights of gay, lesbi ...
RedOrbit: Glenn Close' Genome Sequencing Complete 2010-03-12
Close joins the ranks of notable celebrities such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Craig Venter. Glenn Close, who is known for her movie roles in “Fatal ...
Ekklesia: Tory MP kills anti-poverty bill and goes into hiding 2010-03-12
The bill has also been backed by Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Nick Dearden, Director of Jubilee Debt Campaign ...
Eyewitness News: Winnie denies Madiba, Tutu attacks - Primedia Broadcasting 2010-03-12
... which was printed in the London Evening Standard, Madikizela-Mandela also attacked Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, calling him a “cretin”.
The Daily Maverick: The unbearable consistency of being Winnie 2010-03-12
When begged by Archbishop Desmond Tutu to admit that "things went horribly wrong" and apologise, Winnie finally said sorry to Stompie's mother and to ...
Times LIVE: Winnie denies interview 2010-03-12
... caused a stir earlier this week, wherein Madikizela-Mandela fired a broadside at Mandela and labelled Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu a "cretin".
The Virginian-Pilot: At Va. Assembly, church serves as lobbyists' HQ 2010-03-12
He sports a shaved head, and on his blog he's been known to quote Archbishop Desmond Tutu on the importance of Christians' participating in politics.
Greenwich Time: Church begins restoration of bells 2010-03-12
The bell will be blessed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, who will be visiting the church for a special program. On that same day ...
Spero News: Desmond Tutu and Aung San Suu Kyi agree, Myanmar elections “shameful”, a “farce” 2010-03-12
Desmond Tutu backs international sanctions against Myanmar and calls the elections, which are scheduled for later this year, a “farce”.
Moneyweb: Why Winnie Mandela was right 2010-03-12
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was not spared for his role in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The result: South Africa went beserk ...
UNPO: Burma: UN calls for war crimes investigation 2010-03-12
... an international commission of inquiry into Burma has previously come from NGOs and activists involved in the country, and from Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Eyewitness News: UK interview was 'fabricated', says Winnie - Primedia Broadcasting 2010-03-12
The struggle icon also allegedly attacked Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu calling him a “cretin”. Madikizela-Mandela said she did not believe it necessary ...
Spero News: Desmond Tutu and Aung San Suu Kyi agree, Myanmar elections “shameful”, a “farce” 2010-03-12
Desmond Tutu backs international sanctions against Myanmar and calls the elections, which are scheduled for later this year, a “farce”.
Daily Nation: Cleric defends Mandela from Winnie attack 2010-03-12
She said Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a cretin and claimed the sacrifices of Steve Biko and others in the fight against apartheid were being overlooked.
Jamaica Observer: This Day in History 2010-03-12
1988: South African government bans church-led opposition group headed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu as "threat to public safety". 1993: Janet Reno is sworn ...
Daily Nation: Winnie draws anger over Mandela comments 2010-03-12
She said Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a cretin and claimed the sacrifices of Steve Biko and others in the fight against apartheid were being overlooked.
The AtlanticWire: 5 Best Friday Columns 2010-03-12
Desmond Tutu on Gay-Hating in Africa "Hate has no place in the house of God," declares the former archbishop and Nobel laureate in The Washington Post.
The Richmark Sentinel: Shock as Winnie denies Interview for London Evening Standard Article 2010-03-12
She also indicated that she had already spoken with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, currently also in Atlanta, USA where she had addressed a meeting.
Harvard Law Record: Archbishop Desmond Tutu praises Harvard-UNICEF research cooperation 2010-03-12
... South Africa's Archbishop Desmond Tutu condemned the world's failure to care for children, but offered praise for Harvard and UNICEF's work ...

2010-03-11: Headlines

OneWorld.net: Backing for Burma war crimes inquiry 2010-03-11
The calls have been backed by former Special Rapporteurs on Burma, a report by Harvard Law School, and many others, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
The Guardian: Pope Gregory's ghost 2010-03-11
... the "Marxist" Anglican leadership during the mid-80s, or to the violently partisan political position that Archbishop Desmond Tutu adopted in the 1980s.
The Guardian: UN calls for war crimes investigation in Burma 2010-03-11
... an international commission of inquiry into Burma has previously come from NGOs and activists involved in the country, and from Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
NPR: Desmond Tutu, Insisting We Are 'Made For Goodness' 2010-03-11
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is the author of Made for Goodness — written with his daughter Mpho Tutu, also a priest in the Anglican communion — and several ...
Aljazeera.net: Reconciliation in America? 2010-03-11
Archbishop Desmond Tutu chaired a panel to hear evidence without the power to imprison or execute wrongdoers. The idea was to disclose the truth ...
Scoop.co.nz: Solomon Islands: Witnesses to conflict call for perpetrators to appear before ... 2010-03-11
It was launched by South Africa's former Archbishop Desmond Tutu last year. Tutu was influential in guiding South Africa toward democracy during ...
Kelowna.com: March 13: Soweto Gospel Choir at Kelowna Community Theatre 2010-03-11
... at Oprah's famous 2007 New Year's party at Sun City, performed for Bill Clinton and sang Happy Birthday to its beloved Patron, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Reuters: Glenn Close has genes mapped 2010-03-11
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Archbishop Desmond Tutu has done it. So has genome pioneer Craig Venter. And now American film actress Glenn Close has joined a handful ...
Washington Post: US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary 2010-03-11
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Archbishop Desmond Tutu has done it. So has genome pioneer Craig Venter. And now American film actress Glenn Close has joined a handful ...
Orangeville Citizen: Legislature never looks at the real issues 2010-03-11
Those who have said this amounts to apartheid include South African Bishop and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu, so respected Ontario invited him to ...
AOL News: Mandela's Ex-Wife Says He Let Down South Africa's Blacks 2010-03-11
She also took a shot at Nobel peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former head of the post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission – set up ...
Fontana Herald-News: Miller's PeaceJam group aims to make a difference in the world 2010-03-11
Students have learned from the best, including the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Rigoberta Menchu, and Sir Joseph Rotblat, among many others.
MyNews.in: China: Scholars, Writers Press for Liu Xiaobo's Release 2010-03-11
... endorsed for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize by a group of prominent individuals that includes Nobel laureates VÃ¡clav Havel, the Dalai Lama, and Desmond Tutu.
AOL News: Mandela's Ex-Wife Says He Let Down S. Africa's Blacks 2010-03-11
She also took a shot at Nobel peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former head of the post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission – set up ...
Solomon Times Online: More Victims Ready to Testify in Next Hearings 2010-03-11
cIt began work on 15 January 2010, after being launched the previous year by former Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa. "The Solomon Islands TRC ...
Idaho State Journal: The importance of the words "I'm sorry" 2010-03-11
The famous South African leader Desmond Tutu once commented about his own country's racial struggles, “Without forgiveness there can be no future for ...
Carlisle Sentinel: Community depends on religious efforts 2010-03-11
... wholesomeness, fullness of life, participation in decision making, goodness, laughter, joy, compassion, sharing and reconciliation” (Desmond Tutu).
Solomon Times Online: PM Happy With Public Support for TRC 2010-03-11
Under his leadership, a Truth and Reconciliation Commission TRC was set up in 2008 and launched last year by Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa.
CNN International: Nigerian violence fed by ethnic, economic issues, ex-president says 2010-03-11
Amanpour also spoke with another Nobel Prize laureate on the program, Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, who has always preached reconciliation over ...
Thought Leader: 91% of black Africans are Christian. Shocking* 2010-03-11
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu (irony overdose) said: Ã¢€œWhen the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land.
Business Day: Mandela and Tutu not to blame 2010-03-11
She is wrong about Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. She is right about people like Steve Biko. But it is not Mr Mandela who ignores ...
Houston Chronicle: Genome work ushers in new genetic era 2010-03-11
... who played a major role in the project to sequence the first human genome, and has since sequenced the genomes of Watson, Desmond Tutu and a few others.
CNN International: British journalist released without charge in Gaza 2010-03-11
Yousef said many lawmakers, press organizations, and even South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu had been communicating with Hamas about his release.
Times LIVE: Winnie's warm, loving speech on Nelson Mandela – full text 2010-03-11
In light of the vicious tongue-lashing Winning Madikizela-Mandela gave Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu in the Evening Standard, The Times decided ...
The Daily Cougar: Palestinians facing real issues in Israel 2010-03-11
... the reason they support the claim that Israel is an apartheid state, along with many South Africans today including Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.