Archive for May, 2009

China Opposes N. Korean Nuclear Test - Voice of America

Monday, May 25th, 2009


Daily Mail

China Opposes N. Korean Nuclear Test
Voice of America
By Stephanie Ho China said it opposes the North Korean nuclear test, but refrained from any harsh language in its statement issued late Monday.
Video: Barroso Condemns Korea Nuclear Test as 'Provocation' EUX.TV
News Analysis Timing of Test Hints at Succession Issues New York Times
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Explosion rocks Upper East Side in New York - CNN

Monday, May 25th, 2009


Washington Post

Explosion rocks Upper East Side in New York
CNN
NEW YORK (CNN) — An explosion outside a Starbucks on the Upper East Side of Manhattan sent frightened people running into the street early Monday.
Video: Explosive Blows Out Windows at NYC Starbucks The Associated Press
Early morning blast damages New York coffee shop Reuters
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UN Security Council Urges Burma to Release All Political Prisoners - Voice of America

Monday, May 25th, 2009


ABC News

UN Security Council Urges Burma to Release All Political Prisoners
Voice of America
By Margaret Besheer The UN Security Council has called for the release of all political prisoners in Burma, including opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and expressed its concern over her recent trial.
Burma's mockery guardian.co.uk
UNSC concerned over impact of Suu Kyi's detention in Myanmar Hindu
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Top US official warns that war in Afghanistan strengthens Taliban … - Telegraph.co.uk

Monday, May 25th, 2009


Washington Post

Top US official warns that war in Afghanistan strengthens Taliban
Telegraph.co.uk
America's top military official warned that the US offensive in Afghanistan could end up fuelling the conflict in Pakistan by pushing more Taliban fighters across the border.
Video: US to Aid 1.5 Million Pakistan Refugees The Associated Press
US to counter Taliban relocation with Pakistan in sight PRESS TV
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Austrian probe into whether temple attack was planned - AFP

Monday, May 25th, 2009


guardian.co.uk

Austrian probe into whether temple attack was planned
AFP
VIENNA (AFP) - Austrian authorities differed on Monday over whether a deadly clash at a Sikh temple in Vienna had been planned or if it was triggered by a sermon by gurus visiting from India, one of whom was killed.
Killing of Sikh Leader Sets Off Riots in India New York Times
Punjab riots after Vienna killing BBC News
Bloomberg - Voice of America - Times Online - Reuters India
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An Extra Wreath for Obama on Memorial Day - New York Times

Monday, May 25th, 2009


ABC News

An Extra Wreath for Obama on Memorial Day
New York Times
By SHERYL GAY STOLBERG ARLINGTON, Va. - President Obama observed Memorial Day on Monday just as his predecessors have: by placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier here.
Obama asks Americans to remember fallen veterans CNN International
Obama pays tribute to all vets — Rebels and slaves included USA Today
United Press International - Politico - Washington Times - Washington Post
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Memorial Day - Salt Lake Tribune

Monday, May 25th, 2009


WALA-TV FOX10

Memorial Day
Salt Lake Tribune
It is important that we not forget why we celebrate Memorial Day. We hope that these words from our shared past, eloquent in their simplicity and their grandeur, will help us remember and honor the sacrifices of those who have died in service to this
Ten facts about Memorial Day CNN
America Salutes Fallen Troops This Memorial Day WMFD.com
Naples Daily News - KVBC - MyFox Philadelphia - Pottstown Mercury
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Uneasy political calculus of diversity and Supreme Court - CNN

Monday, May 25th, 2009


Washington Post

Uneasy political calculus of diversity and Supreme Court
CNN
By Bill Mears WASHINGTON (CNN) — Hispanic groups want history to be made with a Latino or Latina justice when President Obama makes his selection to fill the upcoming Supreme Court vacancy.
Obama Seeks 'Common Touch' in His Supreme Court Nominee ABC News
Supreme Court Speculation Reaches Fever Pitch FOXNews
Washington Post - Wall Street Journal - New York Daily News - Kansas City Star
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Tensions at EU-Russia Summit - BusinessWeek

Monday, May 25th, 2009


The Moscow Times

Tensions at EU-Russia Summit
BusinessWeek
By Andrew Rettman Originally billed as an uneventful meeting on technical issues such as trade tariffs, the EU-Russia summit in the Far East on Friday (22 May) ended in open disagreement over foreign policy and energy security.
Video: Russia-Ukraine row: heating up RT
Putin to the West: Hands Off Ukraine TIME
Xinhua - Wall Street Journal - RIA Novosti - Georgiandaily
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New Doubts Raised on Opel Rescue Bids - BusinessWeek

Monday, May 25th, 2009


CTV.ca

New Doubts Raised on Opel Rescue Bids
BusinessWeek
German ministers are feuding over proposals by Fiat, Magna, and Ripplewood to take over GM's ailing European unit. Britain's Vauxhall could bear the brunt By Sean O'Grady The future of General Motors' (GM) European subsidiaries, including its Vauxhall
Magna Could Get EUR4B Loan From Commerzbank For Opel-Source Wall Street Journal
Fate of Opel to be decided by mid-week, says Merkel guardian.co.uk
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