http://www.mail.com/in-en/subjects/2504-funerals-memorial-services.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/subjects/2504-funerals-memorial-services.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2097268-hezbollah-pulled-deeply-syria-civil-war.html BEIRUT (AP) — Hezbollah was pulled more deeply into Syria's civil war as 28 guerrillas from the Lebanese Shiite militant group were killed and dozens more wounded while fighting rebels, Syria activists said Monday. The intense battle drove rebels from large parts of the town of Qusair, part of a withering government offensive aimed at securing a strategic... Mon, 20 May 2013 19:46:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2097268-hezbollah-pulled-deeply-syria-civil-war.html 2013-05-20T19:46:40Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2092682-bombs-targeting-sunnis-kill-76-iraq.html BAGHDAD (AP) — Bombs ripped through Sunni areas in Baghdad and surrounding areas Friday, killing at least 76 people in the deadliest day in Iraq in more than eight months. The major spike in sectarian bloodshed heightened fears the country could again be veering toward civil war. The attacks followed two days of bombings targeting Shiites, including bus s... Fri, 17 May 2013 20:36:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2092682-bombs-targeting-sunnis-kill-76-iraq.html 2013-05-17T20:36:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2058144-bittersweet-missing-bangladesh-collapse.html JURAIN, Bangladesh (AP) — As Farida knelt beside the linen-wrapped body and looked at the dress that she herself had purchased, her sobs of sorrow turned to tears of painful relief. She called her husband to speak the words she had been praying for during her week of searching: "I got her. I got her." Just moments before, she had stopped workers from plac... Fri, 03 May 2013 03:26:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2058144-bittersweet-missing-bangladesh-collapse.html 2013-05-03T03:26:07Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2035796-week-boston-bombings-suspect-hospitalized.html BOSTON (AP) — Boston Marathon bombings supect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev remained hospitalized and unable to speak Monday with a gunshot wound to the throat, and the 19--year old was expected to be charged by federal authorities and face state charges in connection with the fatal shooting of university police officer Sean Collier. Seven days after the Boston Marat... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:09:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2035796-week-boston-bombings-suspect-hospitalized.html 2013-04-22T12:09:58Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2025428-thatcher-funeral-guest-list-standouts.html LONDON (AP) — More than 2,300 guests attended the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at St. Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday. In all, 11 serving prime ministers and dignitaries representing 170 countries accepted invitations to the solemn event, Downing Street said. Here's a look at some of the prominent figures on the guest list: ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:13:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2025428-thatcher-funeral-guest-list-standouts.html 2013-04-17T13:13:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/2024772-britains-iron-lady-laid-to-rest-with-full-pomp.html LONDON (AP) — Margaret Thatcher, Britain's Iron Lady, was laid to rest Wednesday with a level of pomp and protest reflecting her status as a commanding, polarizing political figure. Queen Elizabeth II, prime ministers and dignitaries from 170 countries were among the mourners at St. Paul's Cathedral, where Bishop of London Richard Chartres spoke of the st... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:12:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/2024772-britains-iron-lady-laid-to-rest-with-full-pomp.html 2013-04-17T12:12:38Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2022696-thatcher-funeral-attendees-no-shows.html LONDON (AP) — More than 2,300 guests have confirmed they will attend the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Among the former U.S. presidents, surviving U.K. prime ministers, world leaders and celebrities who were invited are some high profile would-be guests who sent regrets: Former First Lady Nancy Reagan — whose husband had a cl... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:56:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2022696-thatcher-funeral-attendees-no-shows.html 2013-04-17T08:56:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2020020-somalia-leader-foreigners-aided-attack-court.html MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia's prime minister said Monday that several experienced foreign fighters took part in the most serious Islamic extremist attack on Mogadishu in years, while other officials indicated the explosive devices were more advanced than normal, a possible indication of greater involvement by al-Qaida. Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shir... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:19:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2020020-somalia-leader-foreigners-aided-attack-court.html 2013-04-15T19:19:16Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2019998-pre-dawn-rehearsal-margaret-thatchers-funeral.html LONDON (AP) — A pre-dawn military rehearsal was held Monday in preparation for Margaret Thatcher's funeral, while officials announced the familiar bells of the Big Ben clock tower will be silenced for the actual event. In advance of Wednesday's funeral at St. Paul's Cathedral, a flag-draped coffin was carried by horse-drawn carriage Monday to the famous d... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:26:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2019998-pre-dawn-rehearsal-margaret-thatchers-funeral.html 2013-04-15T15:26:59Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2017622-guinea-ex-leader-dadis-camara-burial.html CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Exiled former coup leader Moussa Dadis Camara arrived in Guinea Saturday in the southern town of Nzerekore to attend the funeral of his mother, Guinean officials confirmed. Camara arrived on a flight from Burkina Faso, where he been living following an attempt to assassinate him in late 2009, said the governor of the Nzerekore regio... Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:52:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2017622-guinea-ex-leader-dadis-camara-burial.html 2013-04-13T15:52:48Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/2012856-than-2000-invited-to-thatcher-funeral.html LONDON (AP) — Invitations to Margaret Thatcher's funeral are going out to more than 2,000 celebrities, dignitaries, colleagues and friends of the late British leader — from former U.S. presidents to "Dynasty" star Joan Collins and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Invitations were being printed Thursday and will be mailed out on Friday, the government said. T... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:58:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/celebrity/2012856-than-2000-invited-to-thatcher-funeral.html 2013-04-11T16:58:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2010218-uk-lawmakers-pay-tribute-to-margaret-thatcher.html LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers remembered former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on Wednesday as a towering political figure who restored her country's confidence and pride — but who alienated many voters, from coal miners to gay people, with her uncompromising policies. Prime Minister David Cameron led praise for Thatcher during a special session of th... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:31:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2010218-uk-lawmakers-pay-tribute-to-margaret-thatcher.html 2013-04-10T17:31:07Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2007612-thatcher-funeral-set-april-17-queen-to-attend.html LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II will be among the mourners at the funeral of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on April 17, officials announced Tuesday. Buckingham Palace said the queen and her husband, Prince Philip, would attend the ceremony at St. Paul's Cathedral, which is expected to draw dignitaries from around the globe. The only other prime... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:35:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2007612-thatcher-funeral-set-april-17-queen-to-attend.html 2013-04-09T16:35:29Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2005146-margaret-thatcher-iron-lady-dead-87.html LONDON (AP) — Love her or loathe her, one thing's beyond dispute: Margaret Thatcher transformed Britain. The Iron Lady, who ruled for 11 remarkable years, imposed her will on a fractious, rundown nation — breaking the unions, triumphing in a far-off war, and selling off state industries at a record pace. She left behind a leaner government and more prospe... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:06:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2005146-margaret-thatcher-iron-lady-dead-87.html 2013-04-09T00:06:03Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2006568-reagan-thatcher-forged-close-lasting-bond.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan, two self-assured and firm-speaking conservatives, joined forces in the early 1980s and drastically changed the economic and political landscapes in both of their countries. Their calls for more-austere government and lower taxes still resonate with conservatives on both sides of the Atlantic. And thei... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:24:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2006568-reagan-thatcher-forged-close-lasting-bond.html 2013-04-08T21:24:25Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2005288-uk-thatcher-to-receive-ceremonial-funeral.html LONDON (AP) — Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will receive a ceremonial funeral with military honors next week, the British government said Monday. Downing Street said Queen Elizabeth II had authorized a ceremonial funeral — a step short of a state funeral — to be held at St. Paul's Cathedral. The funeral will be attended by a "wide and diverse ra... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:02:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2005288-uk-thatcher-to-receive-ceremonial-funeral.html 2013-04-08T18:02:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1998004-ivory-coast-exhuming-mass-graves.html ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast officials on Thursday began exhuming dozens of mass graves dating back to the country's 2011 postelection violence, as a new report accused President Alassane Ouattara of failing to bring his supporters to justice for crimes they allegedly committed during the conflict. Justice Minister Gnenema Coulibaly presided ov... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:49:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1998004-ivory-coast-exhuming-mass-graves.html 2013-04-04T16:49:36Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1980464-norway-killer-denied-furlough-mothers-funeral.html OSLO (AP) — Norwegian media say prison authorities have rejected mass killer Anders Behring Breivik's request for a furlough to attend his mother's funeral. The 34-year-old, far-right fanatic, whose mother died Friday, was convicted of terrorism and premeditated murder in 2012 for killing 77 people and wounding hundreds in a bomb-and-gun rampage that stun... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:47:22 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1980464-norway-killer-denied-furlough-mothers-funeral.html 2013-03-26T17:47:22Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1975178-norway-mass-murderer-wants-to-attend-moms-funeral.html OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik has said he would like to attend the funeral of his mother, his lawyer said Saturday. Breivik and his mother Wenche Behring Breivik met earlier this month at Ila Prison where Breivik is being held, Tord Jordet said. She died Friday after a long illness, according to her lawyer Ragnhild To... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:58:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/europe/1975178-norway-mass-murderer-wants-to-attend-moms-funeral.html 2013-03-23T14:58:52Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1975088-italian-sprinter-mennea-buried-rome.html ROME (AP) — The funeral of Olympic sprint champion and former 200-meter world record holder Pietro Mennea was held in Rome on Saturday, with media and fans lining the street outside the church. The fans greeted Mennea's coffin with a lengthy applause when it arrived at the Basilica of Santa Sabina, with one holding up a sign saying "goodbye until we celeb... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:53:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1975088-italian-sprinter-mennea-buried-rome.html 2013-03-23T12:53:26Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1973234-fans-pay-respects-to-mennea-public-viewing.html ROME (AP) — Hundreds of fans have paid their respects to Pietro Mennea during a public viewing in Rome, a day after the Olympic sprint champion died. Mennea's coffin arrived at the headquarters of the Italian Olympic committee shortly before 10 a.m. (0900 GMT) Friday. CONI President Giovanni Malago was one of the first to pay his respects, along with the ... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:23:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/other/1973234-fans-pay-respects-to-mennea-public-viewing.html 2013-03-22T16:23:10Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1946014-hand-picked-chavez-successor-registers-election.html CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Thousands of cheering, crying admirers accompanied President Hugo Chavez's hand-picked successor Monday as he registered to be a candidate to replace the dead leader, while forcing the main opposition candidate to delay his entry into the race. The massive crowd thronged acting President Nicolas Maduro and blocked opposition cand... Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:52:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1946014-hand-picked-chavez-successor-registers-election.html 2013-03-11T22:52:11Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1943060-venezuela-sets-presidential-election-april-14.html CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans will vote April 14 to choose a successor to Hugo Chavez, the elections commission announced Saturday as increasingly strident political rhetoric begins to roil this polarized country. The constitution mandated the election be held within 30 days of Chavez's March 5 death, but the date picked falls outside that period.... Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:28:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1943060-venezuela-sets-presidential-election-april-14.html 2013-03-10T04:28:52Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1943162-funeral-held-mozambican-taxi-driver.html MATOLA, Mozambique (AP) — Mourners in Mozambique have held a funeral for a taxi driver who died in a South African police cell after he was dragged from a police vehicle in a shocking incident that was filmed by onlookers. A coffin bearing Mido Macia was lowered into the ground on Saturday before a crowd that included his distraught wife and parents. The ... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:39:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1943162-funeral-held-mozambican-taxi-driver.html 2013-03-09T16:39:58Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1940102-fiery-funeral-venezuelas-chavez.html CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hugo Chavez was lauded as a modern-day reincarnation of Latin American liberator Simon Bolivar at a fiery, foot-stomping state funeral Friday, hours before his handpicked successor was sworn in as acting president over the fierce objections of the opposition. Nicolas Maduro took the oath of office in the National Assembly before ... Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:17:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1940102-fiery-funeral-venezuelas-chavez.html 2013-03-09T04:17:38Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1941676-wealthy-venezuelans-shedding-tears-chavez.html CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — In the tree-lined eastern hills of Caracas, you would never know an elaborate state funeral was in progress across town for the most popular president in Venezuela's recent history. At a park in the La Floresta district Friday, spandex-clad men and women did group aerobics and jogged, while others sat lounging on benches. No one ... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:26:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1941676-wealthy-venezuelans-shedding-tears-chavez.html 2013-03-08T22:26:10Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1939978-hugo-chavezs-body-to-permanent-display.html CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Vladimir Lenin, Mao Zedong, Ho Chi Minh, and now Hugo Chavez. The late leader's supporters have put him on a pedestal long provided for the world's great leftist revolutionaries by saying they will embalm his body for perpetual display. Vice President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's acting head of state, said Thursday that Chavez's b... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:19:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1939978-hugo-chavezs-body-to-permanent-display.html 2013-03-08T07:19:02Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1937354-chavez-body-to-permanent-display.html CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hugo Chavez's body will be preserved and forever displayed inside a glass tomb at a military museum not far from the presidential palace from which he ruled for 14 years, his successor announced Thursday in a Caribbean version of the treatment given Communist revolutionary leaders such as Lenin, Mao and Ho Chi Minh. Vice Presiden... Fri, 08 Mar 2013 03:21:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1937354-chavez-body-to-permanent-display.html 2013-03-08T03:21:58Z