This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com.

Christians in Philippines re-enact Jesus’s crucifixion in Easter ritual

If you have a weak stomach, then you may wish to skip this one. On Good Friday, nearly two dozen Filipinos were nailed to crosses, with five-inch nails through their hands, in what they see as an extreme display of devotion to Jesus. One person quoted in the article says that because of his sacrifice and devotion, he hopes the Lord will grant my wish to make me win big in ‘jueteng’ [lottery] this year. Reuters

Syria’s security forces shoot mourners at funerals for previous victims

Friday’s huge street protests in Syria led to over 90 killings from security forces using live ammunition and teargas on the protesters. Funerals were held for the victims on Saturday, and dozens more people were killed when security forces fired on the mourners during the funerals. BBC

Both sides in Libya conflict are being supplied with weapons

While the U.S., Britain, France, Italy and Qatar are supplying arms and military equipment to the rebels in Libya, China, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Serbia are supplying military hardware to the pro-Gaddafi forces. Debka

Yemen accepts Gulf Cooperation Council peace plan

Representatives of the government of Yemen president Ali Abdullah Saleh, as well as representatives of opposition parties, all say that they’ve agreed to a peace proposal that was presented to them on Thursday by the six nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), led by Saudi Arabia. President Saleh will step down within 30 days, and in exchange, he, his family and his senior aides will be granted immunity from prosecution. VOA

European nations are split over UN recognition of Palestinian state

Europe is emerging as a major political battleground over the plan for United Nations unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state in September. So far, France has come out strongly in favor of recognition, while Germany opposes it. Jerusalem Post

India patents 1,300 yoga moves

Yoga moves

Hindu gurus and some 200 scientists in India have examined ancient texts and compiled a list of 1,300 yoga moves and poses. India plans to patent the yoga moves, to prevent yoga teachers in the U.S. and Europe from patenting them on their own. Ria Novosti

Pakistani experts respond to American concerns about Pakistani nuclear weapons

The U.S. State Department frequently expresses concern over likely threats to Pakistani nuclear assets from militant groups. But according to a report prepared by the Pakistanis, “Pakistan has improved the technique of safeguarding its nuclear installations in the past five years so much so that Pakistan’s command and control system [of its nuclear weapons] is now better than that of the U.S..” Memri

Former IRA militants in Ireland step up attacks on police officers

Former Irish Republican Army (IRA) militants in Ireland are stepping up terrorist attacks against police officers, and officials are fearful that they’ll continue. Reuters

U.S. State Dept. updates travel warning for Mexico

On Friday, the U.S. State Dept. updated its travel warning for Mexico to include parts of five additional states. U.S. State Dept.