Briefly World

Israeli orchestra to play Wagner

BERLIN: An Israeli orchestra is set to perform a work by Adolf Hitlers favorite composer,Richard Wagner,in a taboo-breaking concert in Germany. The Israel Chamber Orchestras concert alongside the annual Bayreuth opera festival Tuesday will mark the first time an Israeli orchestra has played Wagner in Germany,Bayreuth cultural affairs department said.

Pak plans to add 24 n-missiles to arsenal

Islamabad: Pakistan plans to add 24 nuclear-capable,short-range missiles capable of hitting all major Indian cities to its arsenal this year,reflecting a urge in the security establishment to seek strategic parity in the region,The Express Tribune said Monday.

Vatican recalls its envoy to Ireland

VATICAN CITY: The Vatican has recalled its ambassador to Ireland following accusations the Vatican sabotaged efforts by Catholic bishops to report clerical sex abuse cases to police. Eamon Gilmore,the foreign minister of Ireland,a predominantly Catholic country,had summoned ambassador Archbishop Giuseppe Leanza about two weeks ago and demanded an official response from the Vatican. Vatican Radio said Monday Leanza has been recalled to Rome.