Friday, April 08, 2005 (Philippines)

US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, left, stand after paying their respects to Pope John Paul II as his body lies in repose at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, Wednesday. They are joined by, from left, former President George H.W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. (AP Photo) PALI Benedicto village chief Ramonito Gratis Thursday night challenged his colleague from Dungon-C, Joel Piñas, to a duel after the latter reported to Police Precinct 5 that Gratis hit him. During an interview over Aksyon Radyo Iloilo, the fuming Gratis told Piñas he should bring a firearm and they would shoot each other whenever their paths cross. [full story]