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2010-03-15: Headlines

The South African Star: News flashes - March 15, 2010 2010-03-15
Sapa Trevor Tutu, the son of legendary anti-apartheid activist Desmond Tutu, is being evicted from his home in Illovo, Joburg, the Sunday Times reported ...
The Mercury: Tutu eviction row 2010-03-15
Trevor Tutu, the son of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, is reportedly being evicted from his townhouse in Illovo, Joburg. Tutu, 53, had allegedly not paid ...
Pakistan Christian TV: Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord George Carey, Addresses St. John' ... 2010-03-15
His focus was on Desmond Tutu and Michael Scott. His second "story seldom heard" was on the ministry of Christians in Africa to help abolish poverty ...
Dispatch Online: Eddie Botha: It never happened! 2010-03-15
... Evening Standard, in which she allegedly said Nelson Mandela agreed to a “bad deal” for blacks and called Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu a “cretin”.
SouthFloridaGayNews.com: Desmond Tutu Denounces African LGBT Policies 2010-03-15
Written by AP Desmond Tutu, the Nobel laureate and archbishop emeritus of Cape Town, denounces violence against LGBT people in Africa in an op-ed in ...
Sowetan: It's just not true – Winnie 2010-03-15
... on Saturday that she was drained from the attention following reports that she berated her former husband Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Irish Times: Mandela's ex-wife denies criticising him in interview 2010-03-15
Ms Madikizela-Mandela, who is an ANC MP, said she had spoken to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who she allegedly called “a cretin” during the interview ...
Globe and Mail: Montgomery returns home to job, marriage proposals 2010-03-15
... the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, an honour bestowed on the likes of Mother Teresa and Desmond Tutu, Mr. Montgomery held it up and proclaimed: “A buffalo.
CITY A.M.: Make the most of your World Cup holiday 2010-03-15
Among his neighbours were Desmond Tutu and FW de Klerk, making it the only street in the world to house three world leaders.

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 ...
PR-USA.net: Ubuntu Now Welcomes Carbona as First Corporate Sponsor 2010-03-14
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 ...
EDGE Boston: Desmond Tutu Speaks Out for Gay Rights 2010-03-14
Robert V. Taylor , also a South African Episcopal cleric and social-justice activist, introduced me to Tutu. The famed anti-apartheid activist was ...
Taipei Times: POP STOP 2010-03-14
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has done it. So has genome pioneer Craig Venter. And now American film actress Glenn Close has joined a handful of celebrities ...
Independent Online: Fatima completed my world, says Winnie 2010-03-14
... is quoted as saying Nelson Mandela had become "a corporate foundation wheeled out to collect money" and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was a "cretin".
3News: Earth Hour: See the Light. Switch off. 2010-03-14
While many leaders are supporting the action, such as the secretary general of the UN, Ban Ki-Moon, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and our own Helen Clark so too ...
Zee News: Nadira Naipaul is a liar and a fraud: Winnie Mandela 2010-03-14
She also came across as highly critical of another struggle icon and Nobel laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Madikizela-Mandela wrote that it w ...
On Line opinion: Atheistic and Christian faiths - a contest of delusions? 2010-03-14
Dr.Martin Luther King; Archbishops Trevor Huddleston, Desmond Tutu and Oscar Romero; Helen Keller; Jean Vanier (founder of L'Arche community which cares ...

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 ...
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 ...
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”.
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 ...
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 ...
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: 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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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".
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 ...
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 ...

2010-03-12: Headlines

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.
AllAfrica.com: South Africa: 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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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."
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 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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 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.
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”.
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”.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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: 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.
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".
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.
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 ...