Vatican defends sainthood move on World War II-era pope (AP)—Whaddya expect from the Hitler Youth protector of child molesters in priest uniforms? A No Balls Peace Prize?

British court issued arrest warrant for Israel's ex-foreign minister Tzipi Livni over Gaza (NY Daily News)—No illegal settlement expected in this case.

Prominent Chinese Dissident Is Tried (NYT)—Obama twiddles as Rome burns.