Pak case dropped

Islamabad, Nov. 20 (Reuters): A Pakistani court today dismissed a blasphemy case against a Christian girl.

Rimsha Masih, 14, was charged with burning pages of the Quran in August but was granted bail in September after a cleric was detained on suspicion of planting evidence to stir up resentment against Christians.

Masih’s lawyer, Tahir Naveed, said the Islamabad High Court’s decision was based on the fact that no one had seen the burnt pages of the Quran.

UK bishops

London (Reuters): The Church of England voted on Tuesday against legislation that would have allowed the ordination of women bishops, the culmination of more than 10 years of divisive debate.

Tibetans

Beijing (AP): Chinese state media said two more Tibetans had killed themselves by self-immolation, as the wave of deadly protests against Chinese rule showed no sign of abating.