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Major nations should back U.S. dollar as key currency: Japan
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

Emerging nations may discuss a new global reserve currency on the sidelines of the G8 summit next week

Kenya: Nation Has No Choice But Heed World's Call AllAfrica News: United States, Canada and Africa
Palin resignation shakes up Republican presidential prospects The Globe and Mail - World News
China's state grain reserve reported safe after national check XINHUA NEWS
Palin resignation fuels White House speculation The Age World Headlines
Rudd's costly measures help the nation hold up The Age News Headlines
Pan-African dream runs into the realities of nationalism The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Man accused of assassination threat against Arlen Specter PittsburghLIVE.com
Venezuela Nationalizes Country's Third Largest Bank United Networks News Headlines

Killer jailed in double-jeopardy first
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U.S. drone strike kills 10 in Pakistan: officials Reuters: International News
Canadian soldier killed when commander's convoy hits IED The Globe and Mail - World News
At least 26 killed in Pakistan helicopter crash RIA Novosti
26 killed in army helicopter crash in NW Pakistan's tribal area XINHUA NEWS
Bedford County man pleads guilty but mentally ill in killing PittsburghLIVE.com
2 children killed, 30 people trapped in Britain's tower block fire XINHUA NEWS
Fayette County woman killed in two-car accident in Springfield PittsburghLIVE.com
Afghan troops kill 20 insurgents in South XINHUA NEWS
Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge AP Top Headlines At 6:09 p.m. EDT
Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge Reflector - Latest National Headlines
US missiles kill 17 at Taleban bases The Scotsman - International
Six killed in London high-rise fire The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Cops hunt 'dangerous' killer after shootings MSNBC.com: U.S. news
Stopping a silent killer PittsburghLIVE.com
26 killed in Pakistan helicopter crash MSNBC.com: World news
Six people killed in London tower block fire Telegraph News | Top News
Serial killer blamed for 4 deaths in 6 days IOL: World
World Briefing | Asia: Hong Kong: Would-be Killer Sentenced NYT > World
Two children killed in tower fire BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Helicopter crash kills 26 Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
Israel checks mortar incident that killed Gaza girl United Networks News Headlines
U.S. drone kills 10 in Pakistan, copter crash kills 26 United Networks News Headlines
Official: Helicopter crash kills 26 in NW Pakistan United Networks News Headlines
2 children killed in blaze at London high-rise United Networks News Headlines
Botched circumcisions kills African teens United Networks News Headlines
High-ranking British soldier killed in Afghanistan United Networks News Headlines
Twenty six security personnel killed in helicopter crash in NW Pakistan United Networks News Headlines
Ex-College Basketball Star on the Run After Bar Killings United Networks News Headlines
Six people killed in fire at a tower block in London United Networks News Headlines
Killer jailed after jeopardy case United Networks News Headlines
Small Plane Crashes in Iowa, Killing 1 United Networks News Headlines
Abortion Doc Murder Supect Says Killings Justifiable United Networks News Headlines
Released Child Killer Moves to N.H. Town, Outrages Residents United Networks News Headlines
'Serial killer' sought in South Carolina United Networks News Headlines
Iran cleric threatens trial for British embassy staff
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines

A powerful Iranian cleric said on Friday that British embassy local staff arrested for allegedly stoking post-election unrest will be put on trial, a move that prompted coordinated protests from European governments.

North Dakota man accused of threatening Specter PittsburghLIVE.com
Mass transit noise may threaten passengers' hearing Reuters Health eLine
World Briefing | The Americas: Venezuela: Radio Stations Threatened NYT > World
BREAKING NEWS Palin resigning as Alaska governor later this month
baltimoresun.com - World

Announcement stirs speculation she will focus on '12 presidential bid

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the m

Palin to Resign as Governor Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Palin to Resign as Alaska Governor by End of Month washingtonpost.com - Politics
Palin to resign as Alaska governor MSNBC.com: U.S. news
Palin resigns as Alaska governor guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk
Palin resigning as Alaska governor AP Top Headlines At 6:09 p.m. EDT
Palin resigning as Alaska governor Reflector - Latest National Headlines
U.S. Alaska governor Palin to resign XINHUA NEWS
Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor USA-World-The Times of India
Palin resigns as Alaska governor FT.com - World
Palin resigns as Alaska governor FT.com - UK Homepage
Palin resigns as Alaska governor FT.com - US and Canada
Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor The Age World Headlines
Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Alaska Gov. Palin To Resign NPR Topics: Nation
Sarah Palin resigns: which Republicans will run for White House? Telegraph News | International News
Alaska Governor Palin to resign BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Sarah Palin resigns as governor of Alaska in shock announcement Telegraph News | International News
Palin resigning as Alaska governor The Age World Headlines
Palin resigning as Alaska governor The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Palin will resign IOL: World
Palin to resign as Alaska governor in surprise move United Networks News Headlines
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to resign in surprise move United Networks News Headlines
Palin resigning as Alaska governor United Networks News Headlines
Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret United Networks News Headlines
Palin to resign as Alaskan governor United Networks News Headlines
Sarah Palin is to resign as Alaska governor, US media report United Networks News Headlines
Sarah Palin is to resign as Alaska governor United Networks News Headlines
AU leaders reach agreement on new authority, ICC Bashir indictment
XINHUA NEWS

SIRTE, Libya, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The 13th African Union ...

Croatian president authorizes Kosor to form new gov't XINHUA NEWS
African leaders reach deal on regional Authority The Age World Headlines
African leaders reach deal on regional Authority The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Author Offers Advice For First-Time Job Hunters NPR Topics: Business
Authorities hit out at religion reality show The Scotsman - International
Balls wants crackdown on lying for school places
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Want kids to garden? Teach them to cook PittsburghLIVE.com
Casey, Specter to check those wanting to represent W. Pa. as U.S. Attorney PittsburghLIVE.com
Reporter want ad: Blended families PittsburghLIVE.com
Uncle Sam to pond scum: I want you! Reflector - Latest National Headlines
Uncle Sam to pond scum: I want you United Networks News Headlines
Visiting Sen. Grassley At Home in Iowa
NPR Topics: Business

Congress returns to Washington next week with health care on its mind. President Obama and the Democrats agree with Republicans that legislation overhauling health care should be bipartisan. And there may be no stronger advocate for bipartisanship on heal

Visiting The Lincoln Memorial NPR Topics: Nation
Visiting Sen. Grassley At Home in Iowa NPR Topics: Nation
Visiting Sen. Grassley At Home in Iowa NPR Topics: Business
Syrian Leader Invites Obama to Visit, Raising Hope of Policy Shift NYT > World
Russians warm to U.S., poll shows before Obama visit United Networks News Headlines
Russia loosens clasp on NGOs ahead of Obama visit United Networks News Headlines
Top diplomat visits Honduras to deliver ultimatum United Networks News Headlines
Australian Lawmakers Visit Dalai Lama in India United Networks News Headlines
Owen joins Manchester United
XINHUA NEWS

LONDON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Michael Owen joined English ...

Ferguson and Frost unite for property venture FT.com - UK Homepage
Owen completes stunning Manchester United move The Age World Headlines
Owen completes stunning Manchester United move The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Unity helps volatile Latin America handle crisis United Networks News Headlines
About 10 firms submit bids for AIG Taiwan unit: reports United Networks News Headlines
Liberia: LMC/JHR Completes First Phase of Human Rights Training for Journalists
AllAfrica News: West Africa

The Good Governance through Strengthened Media in Liberia operated by the Liberia Media Center and Journalists for Human Rights has hosted a human rights training for community radio stations in Gbarnga, completing a circuit involving all counties in the

With Online Training, You Can Run With Elite Coaches by Your Side washingtonpost.com - Health
Train firms stand to receive 400m guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk
Thirteen hurt as French trains derails The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Landslide derails India toy train BBC News | South Asia | World Edition
13 injured in French train accident Telegraph News | International News
Italian train crash toll up to 22 BBC News | Europe | World Edition
World Briefing | Europe: Italy: Toll in Train Accident Reaches 22 NYT > World
Calif. bullet trains hit criticism on SF peninsula United Networks News Headlines
Call for increased training for childcare workers United Networks News Headlines
13 injured in French train crash United Networks News Headlines
U.S. Drone Targets Taliban in Pakistan, at Least 6 Dead
washingtonpost.com - World

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, July 3 -- The followers of one of Pakistan's most feared Taliban commanders, Baitullah Mehsud, came under a fresh round of U.S. drone attacks Friday in bombings that killed at least six people, according to Pakistani government offici

Athens bomb targets McDonald's IOL: World
Murray targets US Open after Wimbledon The Age World Headlines
Murray targets US Open after Wimbledon The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Marines targeting Taliban in Afghan push United Networks News Headlines
Girl, 9, allegedly targeted in Craigslist ad United Networks News Headlines
China to spend 100 billion yuan buying equipment for grassroots medical institutions
XINHUA NEWS

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- China's central government will ...

While Canada Spends Big to Save GM, Mexico Gets Free Ride TIME: Top Stories
British Airways says will slash spending The Age World Headlines
British Airways says will slash spending The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
British Airways cuts spending and delays Airbus orders amid passenger downturn Telegraph Business
BA to cut spending by one fifth BBC News | Business | World Edition
Sanford spending holiday weekend with family in Florida United Networks News Headlines
Kremlin confirms Russia, U.S. to sign framework arms control deal
RIA Novosti

The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that the Russian and U.S. presidents would sign a key framework arms control agreement during President Barack Obama's visit next week. United Networks News Headlines
10B deal signed for pipeline that would ship gas from Africa to Europe United Networks News Headlines

Honduras: OAS chief may seek compromise
Christian Science Monitor | World

Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza arrives Friday. Micheletti, who heads the interim government, has said he would be open to early elections and a referendum.

Chinese handicapped honored for seeking self-reliance China News
Russia seeks greater role for UN nuclear watchdog RIA Novosti
Britain seeks clarification on trial threat to embassy staff in Iran XINHUA NEWS
UK seeks Iran trial clarification BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Casino won't house asylum seekers: Evans United Networks News Headlines
Ex-Iranian president seeks to free detainees United Networks News Headlines

Uruguay's confirmed A/H1N1 flu deaths rise to four
XINHUA NEWS

MONTEVIDEO, July 3 (Xinhua) -- A 56-year-old woman has died ...

South Korea's A/H1N1 flu cases rise to 253 XINHUA NEWS
Chile's A/H1N1 flu deaths rise to 19, with 7,342 infections XINHUA NEWS
Indonesia' flu A/H1N1 cases rise to 20 XINHUA NEWS
A/H1N1 flu cases in Beijing school rise to 22 XINHUA NEWS
Heat rises as Russia awaits Obama FT.com - World
Heat rises as Russia awaits Obama FT.com - US and Canada
Sarah Palin quits as governor of Alaska in surprise move Telegraph News | International News
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at London High-Rise United Networks News Headlines
6 die in London high-rise fire United Networks News Headlines
More than 100 firefighters tackle blaze at high-rise apartment in London, residents trapped United Networks News Headlines
North Korea reportedly fires missiles off eastern coast
The Globe and Mail - World News

South Korean news agency reports short-range missiles appeared to be Scuds

Alcoa reports on second quarter, Wednesday The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News
Report: N. Korea fires two test missiles USATODAY.com World - Top Stories
Egypt reports another case of A/H1N1 flu XINHUA NEWS
Two more flu A/H1N1 deaths reported in Aisa-Pacific region XINHUA NEWS
Prostate cancer screening still unproven: report Reuters Health eLine
Report: N. Korea test-fires missiles MSNBC.com: World news
US government Internet traffic to be screened: Report USA-World-The Times of India
Korean Test of Ballistic Missiles Is Reported NYT > World
N Korea test-fires two missiles: report The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
North Korea fires short-range missiles: reports United Networks News Headlines
Report: Powerful Sedative Found in Jackson Mansion United Networks News Headlines

Reject Pluspetrol bid: Petro Andina board
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

Board calls $400-million offer “inadequate from a financial point of view” and “opportunistic”

Honduras rulers reject OAS call for Zelaya return Reuters: International News
Honduras Rejects Appeal to Restore Ousted President washingtonpost.com - World
South Butler teachers reject contract offer PittsburghLIVE.com
Snubbed diplomat rejects new role The Age News Headlines
Honduras rulers reject OAS call for Zelaya return United Networks News Headlines
Putin rejects Obama's Cold War jibe United Networks News Headlines
Burmese leader rejects UN chief's request to meet Aung San Suu Kyi United Networks News Headlines
Somalia Insurgents Reject AU Peacekeeping Proposals United Networks News Headlines

Secret agents force Spanish spy chief to quit
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Sarah Palin to Quit as Alaska Governor TIME: Top Stories
Why Sarah Palin Quit TIME: Top Stories
Why Sarah Palin Quit TIME: Top Nation Stories
Palin quitting early as Alaska governor United Networks News Headlines
Liberia: Planned Demonstration In the Making for Sekou Demante Conneh?s Release
AllAfrica News: West Africa

Massive preparations are being planned in Monrovia by certain elements within the Mandingo Community to stage a non-violent street demonstration in protest to the prolonged detention in Guinea of the former presidential candidate for the Progressive Democ

St. Petersburg MPs plan legal action over Madonna 'F word' ad RIA Novosti
Ticket plans announced for Jackson memorial The Globe and Mail - World News
Outgoing Alaska Gov. Palin plans to stay visible USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories
Tourists Usually In Spain Stay Mainly Off The Planes NPR Topics: World
Russian-U.S. relations to step forward if U.S. drops missile shield plan: Putin XINHUA NEWS
Los Angeles police plan "massive deployment" for Jackson's funeral XINHUA NEWS
Jackson Memorial Is Tuesday; L.A. Rushes To Plan NPR Topics: Nation
Pa. man pleads guilty to smuggling gun on to plane Reflector - Latest National Headlines
Tesco investors vote against management share option plan Telegraph Business
Scottdale Fall Festival plans moving forward PittsburghLIVE.com
Paradise lost? Development plan divides San Remo The Age News Headlines
Plane turns back after take-off IOL: World
Suit: Toxic plane air sickens flight attendant United Networks News Headlines
Michael Jackson Memorial Planned for Fans, Family Tuesday United Networks News Headlines
Federer books Wimbledon final place
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British pin Wimbledon hopes on a Scot who hates second place Christian Science Monitor | World
For the saddened, Thriller Live is 'the right place to be' The Globe and Mail - World News
West Mifflin Irish-Catholic educator placed reading first PittsburghLIVE.com
Toronto stocks open flat
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

U.S. markets are closed for Independence Day holiday


Statue of Liberty's crown to reopen to public on U.S. Independence Day XINHUA NEWS
Balloon pilot job open at Monroeville bank PittsburghLIVE.com
Echenique leading French Open The Age World Headlines
Echenique leading French Open The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Erosion project bids are opened PittsburghLIVE.com

U.S. economy starts to move in positive direction, experts say
XINHUA NEWS

by Xinhua writer Hu Guangyao CHICAGO, July 3 (Xinhua) -- ...

UN chief in move to see Burma's Suu Kyi The Scotsman - International
BBC staff snub Salford move Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
U.N.'s Ban to meet again with Myanmar supremo over Suu Kyi
Reuters: International News

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon meets again with Myanmar junta supremo on Saturday when he expects a verdict on whether he will be allowed to visit detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Toronto bike maker has a lot riding on the big race
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

Cervlo gambling that running its own Tour de France team will pay off

VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress USATODAY.com World - Top Stories
Chinese firm makes bid for Opel, GM says The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News
Does the E.U.'s Airline Blacklist Make Flying Safer? TIME: Top World Stories
Does the E.U.'s Airline Blacklist Make Flying Safer? TIME: Top Stories
U.S. border guards: What makes them so mean? The Globe and Mail - World News
Liberia: 'Make Torture A Crime' AllAfrica News: West Africa
Fayette County fireworks maker is living dream PittsburghLIVE.com
More speed makes third base more popular PittsburghLIVE.com
Vick could make return in fledgling UFL PittsburghLIVE.com

Revealed: The reason why Liverpool FC fan Michael Shields was not released
Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org

icLiverpool, Online news portal, Liverpool, England

Lives first in stay-or-go policy changes The Age News Headlines
Defendant Says Dismissal of MySpace Hoax Case Linked to Suicide Was 'Proper'
washingtonpost.com - Nation

LOS ANGELES, July 3 -- A Missouri mother said she never should have been prosecuted for her role in a MySpace hoax directed at a 13-year-old girl who ended up committing suicide.
Haneya criticizes linking reconciliation with reconstruction of Gaza XINHUA NEWS
Bedwetting, being overweight linked to sleep apnea Reuters Health eLine
$318/Day Part-Time Jobs in - Sponsored Link Moreover Technologies - Washington Post National

Mozambique: Credit Line for Cashew Companies
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance

The Mozambican cashew processing industry has benefited, over the last five years, from a line of credit of 50 million US dollars, opened by the government as part of a drive to facilitate access to credit for small and medium companies.

Mozambique: Emergency Repairs to Sena Line Concluded AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance
Three African countries agree to build gas pipeline across Sahara XINHUA NEWS
Lord Adonis 'rejected' chance to save taxpayer 70m on East Coast main line Telegraph Business
Michael Jackson memorial: scramble for tickets in online lottery Telegraph News | International News
Nigeria, Algeria, Niger seal $10 bln gas pipeline deal The Age World Headlines
Nigeria, Algeria, Niger seal $10 bln gas pipeline deal The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Comoros crash airline suspends Paris flights IOL: World
Kenya sets new tribunal deadline BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Michael Jackson: online lottery for memorial service tickets announced Telegraph News | International News
Europe nears gas pipeline accord BBC News | Europe | World Edition
Drawing Lines on Doing Favors U.S. News
With Palin Leaving Office, the Spotlight on Alaska Is Likely to Go, Too
NYT > Washington

Sarah Palins successor, Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, is said to be as steady as Ms. Palin has been surprising, say state political leaders.

Rainstorm pelts east China province, leaving two dead and more than 60,000 evacuated XINHUA NEWS
Merkel coalition leaves record legacy FT.com - World
Obama appeals for Putin to leave Cold War behind The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines

Americas economic leaders eye post-crisis world
Reuters: International News

VINA DEL MAR, Chile (Reuters) - Finance ministers from the Americas and multilateral lenders on Friday sought to shore up responses to the global economic crisis on Friday and plan beyond a potential recovery for a post-crisis world.

'Arab mercenary' behind foiled attack on Chechen leader RIA Novosti
African leaders discuss new mandate for Somali force Reuters: International News
Ban Kimoon presses Burma's leader to free Aung San Suu Kyi Telegraph News | International News
Coup leaders give ground with talk of early election The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Interim Honduras leader hints early vote MSNBC.com: World news
UN chief set for fresh talks with Myanmar leader The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
UN chief set for fresh talks with Myanmar leader The Age World Headlines
Leaders discuss new mandate for Somali force IOL: Africa
G8: Silvio Berlusconi has offended nearly every G8 leader Telegraph News | International News
Honduras leaders 'won't reverse ousting' The Age World Headlines
Honduras leaders 'won't reverse ousting' The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Diaz and Kemp share Farr lead The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Diaz and Kemp share Farr lead The Age World Headlines
African leaders denounce international court United Networks News Headlines
Hamilton-Smith scrapes through SA Liberals leadership spill United Networks News Headlines
Centaur trail leads to Japan: researcher United Networks News Headlines
Americas Economic Leaders Eye Post-Crisis World United Networks News Headlines
Constantine lands key M&S role
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Greensburg man, woman jailed on drug charges
PittsburghLIVE.com

Kiley Ciocca and Danny Jones were arrested after a search of their home turned up one pound of marijuana, 55 tablets of ecstasy, about 10 grams of cocaine, $1,000 cash, 6 cell phones, 2 scales, and a .45-caliber firearm.

Pop star jailed over attempted abortion The Scotsman - International
Spanish police thwart jail break using remotecontrolled Zeppelin Telegraph News | International News
Spanish police foil zeppelin jailbreak The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Spanish police foil zeppelin jailbreak The Age World Headlines
Serbia jails Muslim 'terrorists' BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Barman jailed for deadly tequila bet The Age News Headlines
Rainstorms wreak havoc in south China; Beijing issues hot weather alert
XINHUA NEWS

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Rainstorms since early the week ...

Free tickets for Jackson memorial to be issued through Internet XINHUA NEWS
Apple Warns Some iPhones May Have Heat Issues NPR Topics: Business
Elderly White Township man scammed; police issue warning PittsburghLIVE.com
British Embassy row: Why Iran's hard-liners are inviting isolation
Christian Science Monitor | World

A senior cleric called Friday for British Embassy employees to be tried for allegedly inciting mass protests. The move signals a heightened effort to portray recent unrest as a foreign plot.

Syria Extends Informal Invitation to Obama United Networks News Headlines

Russia hopes to earn $1.8 bln from oil sales to China
RIA Novosti

Russia expects to earn 57 billion rubles ($1.8 bln) annually from oil exports to China, Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko said on Friday.

Cheney discussed inquiries into CIA leak MSNBC.com: U.S. news
U.S. sounds out Arabs on Israel gestures: diplomats
Reuters: International News

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The United States and its Western allies are sounding out Arab governments to see if they might ease sanctions on Israel if it stopped building Jewish settlements on Palestinian territory, diplomats said on Friday.

Russia needs new arms reduction deal as much as U.S. - diplomat RIA Novosti
China, Venezuela celebrate 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties XINHUA NEWS
Owen joins Man Utd on two-year deal
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The man behind the Teck-CIC deal The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News
Public sector must learn lessons from BT on dealing with recession Telegraph Business
10B Deal Would Ship Gas From Africa to Europe United Networks News Headlines
Wrongly accused black family wins damages
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

Serious damage as 'racist Australia' airs in India The Age News Headlines
Damaged roadway concerns residents PittsburghLIVE.com
Heavy Job Loss Prompts Stimulus Criticism
NPR Topics: Business

The surprising loss of 467,000 jobs in June, far more than expected, is fueling Republican criticism of the Obama administration's stimulus program. After the numbers were announced Thursday, President Obama called the huge job losses sobering. The contin

Heavy Job Loss Prompts Stimulus Criticism NPR Topics: Nation
Ban Ki-moon criticised for Burma junta praise guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk
Heavy Job Loss Prompts Stimulus Criticism NPR Topics: Business
Thai Government Criticizes Campaign for Royal Pardon for Ousted PM United Networks News Headlines
Mexico's gets praise, Argentina and Britain criticism for swine flu response as caseload grows United Networks News Headlines
Liberia: Here Comes The New Police Chief - Who He Really Is? What Can He Do?
AllAfrica News: West Africa

The Liberian public must have bowed recently in the pool of disbelief and shock when some information scavengers created the impression that President Ellen Johnson Sirleafs appointment of Marc A. Amblard as Inspector General of the Liberia National Polic

Come on up: it's the atheist game show The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Roger, here he comes PittsburghLIVE.com
Madonna to Pay Tribute to M.J. at His Comeback Arena United Networks News Headlines
Ingush president regains consciousness after attack
RIA Novosti

Ingush President Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, who was badly injured in a roadside bomb on June 22, has regained consciousness, a spokesman for Ingushetia's representative in Moscow said on Friday. United Networks News Headlines

U.S. Joins Whistleblower Suit Alleging SAIC Rigged Contract
washingtonpost.com - Business

SAIC, one of the Pentagon's largest contractors, conspired with federal officials to rig a $3.2 billion technology contract and tried to cover up the scheme by destroying documents and electronic records, federal prosecutors said in newly unsealed court d

London oil market probes alleged rogue trader The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
High-wire artist completes walk across Allegheny River PittsburghLIVE.com
Liberia: Police Accused Of Conniving With Alleged Robbers AllAfrica News: West Africa
'We were right' - Walker defends Customs against allegations of corruption Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
Happy new year
The Economist: News analysis and views

The pain of balancing budgets is felt in California and many other states

THE mantra in Washington, DC, is simple: spend billions now, pay later. Congress has been crafting ambitious plans for energy, health care and transport. But the mood in st

Up to 30 countries to take part in G8 summit this year in Italy RIA Novosti
Whole life span depends on early years in children: Pakistani expert XINHUA NEWS
Chicago homicides down 13 percent this year XINHUA NEWS
Cambria County man faces up to 40 years for raping 6-year-old girl PittsburghLIVE.com
Aid workers kidnapped in Darfur
The Globe and Mail - World News

UN spokesman says the abductees, from Ireland and Uganda, were seized by gunmen

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped in Sudan's Darfur XINHUA NEWS
Foreign aid workers kidnapped in Darfur The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Foreign aid workers kidnapped in Darfur The Age World Headlines
Aid worker 'taken hostage' The Scotsman - International

U.S. Could End Engagement in Iraq if Violence Erupts, Biden Warns
washingtonpost.com - World

BAGHDAD, July 3 -- Vice President Biden warned Iraqi officials Friday that the American commitment to Iraq could end if the country again descended into ethnic and sectarian violence.

U.S. Could End Engagement in Iraq if Violence Erupts, Biden Warns washingtonpost.com - Nation
Biden Warns Iraq About Reverting to Sectarian Violence NYT > World
Medical personnel warn to be careful during celebration PittsburghLIVE.com

City gives Furries warm fuzzies
PittsburghLIVE.com

The Furries people who dress or act like animals, or do both are holding their annual convention in Pittsburgh. They've returned for the fourth consecutive year because of the warm reception they get here.

Zimbabwe: African Sun Warms to JSE Listing AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance
News quiz: Week in review
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Have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the wider world for the past seven days?

French court could review ruling on Belenkaya case - lawyer RIA Novosti
An Afghan View Of The Surge NPR Topics: World
Analysis: Iran views hostagetaking as solution to any crisis Telegraph News | International News

China strongly opposes U.S. imposing more duties on Chinese vehicletires
XINHUA NEWS

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- China's commerce ministry said ...

China has more than 176.5 mln motor vehicles as of June XINHUA NEWS
Fayette woman charged with homicide by vehicle while under the influence PittsburghLIVE.com
Latrobe man dies of injuries after vehicle crash PittsburghLIVE.com
One flown to hospital after vehicle crash in Fayette PittsburghLIVE.com
Top legislature to start supervision over infringements to labor interests in economic downturn
XINHUA NEWS

China's top legislature will launch a nationwide supervision campaign to exam the implementation of trade union law in an effort to protect laborers' interests during the economic downturn.

Halabi family trusts hit by default on 1bn loan FT.com - UK Homepage
Ravens' Harbaugh inspired by U.S. troops during Iraq tour
baltimoresun.com - World

Visit leaves coach with sense of pride; 'It's not just life-changing. It's life-affirming'

John Harbaugh is experiencing a different level of patriotism o

Afghan 'revolt' at foreign troops The Age World Headlines
Russia 'agrees US troop transit' BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Video shows Honduran troops shooting bus tires United Networks News Headlines
Russia 'agrees US troop transit' United Networks News Headlines
Russia agrees to let Afghanistan-bound US troops fly through its airspace, US official says United Networks News Headlines
Galveston police baffled by 30 burnt palm trees
Reflector - Latest National Headlines

GALVESTON, Texas Galveston officials are investigating the torching of 30 palm trees in the last two months.

Texas Officials Hunt for Serial Palm Tree Arsonist United Networks News Headlines
Egypt: Power Has Already Been Transferred
Middle Eastern News from World Press Review

Regardless of President Mubarak's title, his son has already effectively taken over the reins of power in Egypt, steering the country toward social and economic modernity.

Rollout: Egress Secure File Transfer United Networks News Headlines
Oil brokerage PVM names rogue trader
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

Company made $10-million loss on unauthorised trades


Ghana: Govt, Burkina Faso to Engage in Trade Talks AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance
Rogue trader could have cost PVM Oil 400m Telegraph Business

Shortcuts: Raising Children Who Care in Times That Need It
NYT > Business

Philanthropy is not only for the wealthy. You can bring children into the fold by letting them figure out how they would like to contribute.

Burmese elite enjoy times of plenty FT.com - World
Burmese elite enjoy times of plenty FT.com - UK Homepage
Bernard Madoff hires help to survive hard time Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
Product pitchman Mays remembered as bigtime seller United Networks News Headlines

Jackson fans told to stay away as tickets up for grabs
The Age World Headlines

Fans heading to Los Angeles for Michael Jackson's memorial extravaganza were urged to stay away as organizers said tickets for the event would be allocated by an online lottery.

Jackson fans told to stay away as tickets up for grabs The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Jackson memorial: ticketless fans 'not welcome' The Age News Headlines
Massive demand for Michael Jackson memorial tickets United Networks News Headlines
China gives Teck breathing room on debt
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

State-owned fund invests $1.7-billion in miner and offers hope of new markets

Ecclestone: 'Hitler got things done' guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk
Things looking up? Not likely The Age News Headlines
News editor captures 'the real thing' in Afghanistan The Age World Headlines

Unedited text of Palin's announcement
The Globe and Mail - World News

Sarah Palin announces her intention to resign as Alaska's Governor

Text: Palins Announcement NYT > Washington
South Huntingdon man charged with texting minor for sex PittsburghLIVE.com
Union protest angers Tesco chief
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

CIA officials called to testify over spoiled tapes guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk
Europe Tests Banks, and Worries NYT > Business
Group Sotomayor belonged to sued over job tests USATODAY.com Washington - Top Stories
NKorea test-fires two missiles: defence ministry The Age World Headlines
NKorea test-fires two missiles: defence ministry The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
China joins carbon tax protest FT.com - UK Homepage
North Korea test-fires missiles FT.com - World
North Korea test-fires missiles FT.com - UK Homepage
NKorea test-fires two missiles: defence ministry The Age World Headlines
A test of legal logic for US civil rights FT.com - US and Canada
Elephants outdo humans in NYC bun-eating contest AP Top Headlines At 6:09 p.m. EDT
Mexico's elections a test for Calderon's drug war United Networks News Headlines
Venezuela to Revoke Radio Licenses in Latest Shutdown United Networks News Headlines
Now you're talking ...
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

Talking Business: Ire at Madoff Swings Toward the Referee NYT > Business
Top envoy in Honduras for talks BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
UN chief to hold more Burma talks BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Top envoy in Honduras for talks United Networks News Headlines
UN chief to hold more Burma talks United Networks News Headlines
Zimbabwe: TA Acquires Major Stake in PG
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance

DIVERSIFIED investment group TA holdings is next week expected to seal a deal to acquire an "influential stake" in the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange - listed PG Industries, in a move that is likely to consolidate the group's position as one of the country's hig

North Korea's take on beer: nutritious, relaxing The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News
China buys stake in Teck The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News
From WWII to Iraq, O'Hanlons take pride in preserving America's liberty PittsburghLIVE.com
Sainsbury suffers as Qatari stake drops Telegraph Business
What Obama takes home: $400,000 a yr USA-World-The Times of India
Lord Mandelson says UK government could underwrite Vauxhall takeover Telegraph Business
1,000 Immigrants Take U.S. Citizenship Oath at Disney United Networks News Headlines
Your Money: A Day Off to Tackle the Financial To-Do List
NYT > Business

Taking time, 10 or 12 hours, to tackle ever-postponed money tasks and clear the books can be lucrative.

Iran: Tackling Tehran's aggression requires bold measures Telegraph News | International News

Bidding on baseball letters suspended amid inquiry
Reflector - Latest National Headlines

NEW YORK Authorities are looking into whether a newly discovered trove of letters to one of baseball's founding fathers contains documents that disappeared long ago from the New York Public Library.

Coffee Republic shares suspended Telegraph Business
Suspect Fit for Trial in Nazi Case, German Doctors Say
NYT > World

Doctors in Germany have determined that John Demjanjuk, a retired autoworker accused of being an Nazi extermination camp guard, is fit to stand trial.

Homicide suspect PittsburghLIVE.com
Suspected Nazi Guard Fit to Stand Trial in Germany United Networks News Headlines
Coroner vows better student death data
The Age News Headlines

State Coroner pledges to improve data on international student deaths in Australia.

Mo. Cops Ask Students to Help Solve Murder Mystery United Networks News Headlines
Spokesman: Palin to step down as Alaska governor
USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories

A spokesman reports Sarah Palin is resigning as Alaska governor effective July 26.

Palin steps down as governor of Alaska The Scotsman - International

North Korea raises stakes with new missile launch
Reuters: International News

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea test-fired three Scud missiles on Saturday, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said, further stoking regional tensions that were already high due to its nuclear test in May.

Tom Jenkins's award-winning sports photos
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

Guardian photographer Tom Jenkins has dominated The Press Photographer's Year 2009 awards, winning four categories at this year's competition. Here's a selection of his prize-winning sports images.

Which former PM was sporting a black eye at an award ceremony? BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition

Speaker needs Equitable debate
Telegraph Business

If John Bercow wants make a reputation for himself as an effective Speaker he should start by allowing the 300 MPs who have signed Cable's early day motion on the Equitable scandal the debate and vote they crave.

Study Finds Gaps in Aid for Non-English Speakers in State Civil Courts NYT > World
Federer reaches record 20th Grand Slam final
The Age World Headlines

Roger Federer reached a record 20th Grand Slam final and a seventh straight Wimbledon title match with a 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, 6-3 win over German veteran Tommy Haas in the semi-finals on Friday.

Federer reaches record 20th Grand Slam final The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Federer Slams Past Haas to 7th Wimbledon Final United Networks News Headlines
New site, new focus
PittsburghLIVE.com

Mt. Pleasant Business District Authority has moved into the In-Town Shops main hallway area, the site previously occupied by the Laurel Highlands Chamber of Commerce.

MS Internet Explorer 'javascript:' URI in 'Refresh' Header Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability United Networks News Headlines
How to avoid the market's sideways rut
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

When the market is dawdling along, you have to look harder for good returns, but these experts are confident they exist

Samoa provokes fury by switching sides of the road Telegraph News | International News
Fans overlook Michael Jackson's dark side United Networks News Headlines

Venus-Serena set for another showdown
PittsburghLIVE.com

Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they're on the road.

Last video shows MJ in surprisingly good form USA-World-The Times of India
Parkinson's drugs show promise in resistant TB Reuters Health eLine
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows United Networks News Headlines
TV gameshow offers atheists 'salvation' United Networks News Headlines
EUROPE: Croatia on Uncertain Course for EU Membership
IPS Inter Press Service

BRUSSELS, Jul 3 (IPS) - The Swedish government, which now holds the rotating presidency of the European Union for the second half of this year, says plans to bring Croatia into the EU have not been derailed despite recent political events in the coun

Russia to allow US arms shipments to Afghanistan USA-World-The Times of India
Two freight ships collide off Copenhagen IOL: World
Russia to Let U.S. Ship Weapons Through to Afghanistan United Networks News Headlines
Russian PM calls on U.S. to shelve missile shield: media
United Networks News Headlines

(15:43 UTC) REUTERS

Putin urges Obama to scrap shield United Networks News Headlines
Adopt from animal shelters
PittsburghLIVE.com

Please consider the importance of adopting a pet from the animal shelters instead of from pet stores. Those that rely on puppy mills encourage mass-breeding facilities, where hundreds of dogs are confined to tiny barren cages for their whole lives without

AU to shelter Beshir from war crimes warrant: delegates The Age World Headlines
AU to shelter Beshir from war crimes warrant: delegates The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Pergolas provide shade, not shelter PittsburghLIVE.com
AU to shelter Beshir IOL: Africa
Liberia: Country, DR Congo Share Many Similitude - Says Congolese Envoy
AllAfrica News: West Africa

The Charge dAffaires en Pied at the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madam Nena Marie Helene Okitundu Ayaki has said that the people of Liberia and DR Congo have many things in common such as names of persons and places as well as their eating

China tightens regulations on state-owned shareholders XINHUA NEWS
Darchinyan, King of Pop to share ring The Age World Headlines
Darchinyan, King of Pop to share ring The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
US parents think twice about sending kids to camp
Reuters Health eLine

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Since its opening last week, camp counselors at New Jersey's Liberty Lake Day Camp disinfect door knobs, take the temperatures of children as they arrive and remind the campers not to share canned sodas.

U.S. parents think twice about sending kids to camp United Networks News Headlines
UN chief in mission to secure Suu Kyi's release
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines

THE United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, has arrived in Burma on a difficult mission: to press the chief of the ruling military junta to free the opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.

SECURITY DSA 1825-1 New nagios2/nagios3 packages fix arbitrary code execution United Networks News Headlines
Could energy bonds help save world?
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

Archie Norman: the exAsda boss who saves businesses on the shelf Telegraph Business
GM Bondholders Try to Block Firm's Sale
washingtonpost.com - Business

NEW YORK, July 2 -- One of the main challengers to the proposed sale of General Motors on Thursday urged a federal bankruptcy judge to act as a check on an "overbearing" government and reject the restructuring plan pursued by the Obama administration.
For Sale: Your Michael Jackson Memorabilia NPR Topics: Business
Palin Bow-Out: Boon to Her Book Sales? TIME: Top Nation Stories
iPhone 3GS Set Sales Record: AT&T Internal Memo United Networks News Headlines

Russian analyst plays down Japan's new claim on Russian islands
RIA Novosti

A new law passed by Japan's parliament calling the south Kuril islands a part of Japan is merely a propaganda move, as Russia has no plans to hand the islands over, a Russian expert on the issue said on Friday. IPS Inter Press Service
Asian miners vie for rights to Afghan iron ore deposits Telegraph Business
A bright spot BBC News | Europe | World Edition
Rights Advocacy Group Expresses Concern over Human Rights in Guinea United Networks News Headlines

Tour De France: Armstrong Ready To Ride
NPR Topics: World

The Tour de France starts Saturday in Monaco and finishes July 26 in Paris. The race's image has been severely damaged by numerous doping scandals in recent years. Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong is back for this year's race. Armstrong has been fighti

Tour De France: Armstrong Ready To Ride NPR Topics: World
Baxi agrees 1.7bn merger with De Dietrich
FT.com - UK Homepage

Baxi, the UK's leading boilermaker, has agreed a 1.7bn merger with De Dietrich Remeha Group, its smaller Dutch rival, taking the Derby-based company's private equity owner BC Partners closer to needing to raise a new fund

Namibia: N$515Million Boost for Langer Heinrich AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance
Rare Peek at Riches of Past in Rome NYT > World
Venezuelan official: Radio licenses to be revoked
United Networks News Headlines

(22:16 UTC) SALON

Venezuelan official says 240 radio stations to have licenses revoked United Networks News Headlines
Drug raids reveal 'sobering' mass of arms
MSNBC.com: U.S. news

Federal agents busted a drug-trafficking ring that distributed methamphetamine and cocaine from Mexico in Washington state and carried unusually powerful weaponry.

New Michael Jackson Tribute Details Revealed United Networks News Headlines
Pens' assistant coach Fitzgerald returns to front office
PittsburghLIVE.com

Dan Bylsma's staff will have a different look next season: Tom Fitzgerald has relinquished his duties as an assistant coach and accepted a new position as assistant to general manager Ray Shero.

Lovely jubbly - Del Boy returns to TV as teenager BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
OAS Demands Honduras Restore Ousted President
NPR Topics: World

The Organization of American States has set Saturday as the deadline by which Manuel Zelaya be returned to power. OAS chief Jose Miguel Insulza is scheduled to arrive in Honduras on Friday to push for the ousted leader's reinstatement.

A Latin American envoy arrives in Honduras to demand the restoration of the ousted president United Networks News Headlines
Chinese fund has a taste for resources
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

Stake in Teck comes after China Investment Corp. boosts its commodities team

China's resource plays The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News
China's hunger for resources bolsters Teck The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

China's Catch-22: $2-trillion in foreign reserves
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

As the country moves some of its U.S. currency into the economy, it risks lowering its value

$US hard to dislodge as world's reserve currency The Age News Headlines

City refuse to concede Terry defeat
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

Africa refuses to act on Sudan war crimes warrant The Age World Headlines
Africa refuses to act on Sudan war crimes warrant The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Williams sisters reach doubles final
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines

Venus and Serena Williams, who will contest the Wimbledon singles final for a fourth time, have reached the final of the women's doubles.

Federer, Roddick reach Wimbledon final PittsburghLIVE.com
Access to swine flu vaccine a 'critical question': WHO
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines

Universal access to a swine flu vaccine remains a "critical question," the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday.

Access to swine flu vaccine a 'critical question': WHO The Age World Headlines
Questions grow over oil spike brokerage FT.com - UK Homepage
Protesters in Paris block Yemeni flight
MSNBC.com: World news

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For former Khmer Rouge prisoners, reparations are key to justice
Christian Science Monitor | World

Chum Mey and Bou Meng are two of seven prisoners left alive in S-21 prison when the regime fell in 1979, out of more than 14,000 inmates. They testified this week against former leader .

World Briefing | Europe: France: Singer Sentenced to Prison NYT > World
Brazil prison guards nab pigeon with cell phone United Networks News Headlines
Guards nab pigeon smuggling cell phone into Brazilian prison United Networks News Headlines

Namibia: Price of Electricity Up
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance

The City of Windhoek said residents should use electricity wisely as they will pay more since the implementation of Time Of Use (TOU) tariffs took effect this week.

E.On cutting gas prices by 3.3% BBC News | Business | World Edition
Marines Press Hard Across Southern Afghanistan
NPR Topics: World

Thousands of U.S. Marines are digging in for a drawn-out campaign in southern Afghanistan aimed at ousting the Taliban. It's the largest operation launched by American troops since the fall of the Taliban government in 2001. The immediate goal is to drive

As US economy struggles, Mexico feels the pressure Christian Science Monitor | World
OAS head due to press global concerns in Honduras The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
OAS head due to press global concerns in Honduras The Age World Headlines
Obama to Press Kremlin on Energy Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
baltimoresun.com - World

The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday.

The power of now guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

Borissov set to win Bulgaria poll
FT.com - World

A new right-of-centre party led by Boyko Borissov, a former police officer, is set to finish first in Bulgaria's general election on Sunday but will fail to win an outright majority, according to opinion polls

Indonesian poll wrapped up in headscarf row The Age World Headlines
Indonesian polls BBC News | Asia-Pacific | World Edition
Apple Obliquely Addresses iPhone 3GS Overheating
United Networks News Headlines

(19:10 UTC) TECHWEB

Unlocked cell phones coming to U.S. United Networks News Headlines
Emerging markets performing maybe a bit too well
The Globe and Mail - Report on Business News

These economies could be stuck in low-growth modes for the foreseeable future

Dominating performance PittsburghLIVE.com

Is there pensions apartheid?
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

Ministers consider changes on council pensions FT.com - UK Homepage
Michael Jackson's death set to boost Dutch pension fund Telegraph Business
Morgage-Burning Parties Almost Extinct
NPR Topics: Business

When's the last time you went to a mortgage-burning party? Do people even pay off their 30-year mortgages anymore? NPR's Planet Money team went on a mission to find out.

Morgage-Burning Parties Almost Extinct NPR Topics: Business
POLITICS-BOTSWANA: Parties Block Women Candidates for Upcoming Elections IPS Inter Press Service
Perhaps Palin is Running for President?
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire

Charlie Cook, one of our favorite political analysts, emails his reaction to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin resigning earlier today.

I'm not surprised that Palin isn't running for re-election, but resigning did catch me off guard.

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Events in Palin's political career Reflector - Latest National Headlines
Palin fuels White House speculation The Age News Headlines
Events in Palin's political career United Networks News Headlines
Palin 'rules out Alaska re-run' United Networks News Headlines
Iran brings formal charges against UK embassy official
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

LA officials brace for Jackson crowds guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk
Officials withhold fugitive names BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Iran brings formal charges against UK embassy official Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
Foreign Office to back gay communities
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

Crafton police officer charged in hit-and-run PittsburghLIVE.com
Colorado company offers banana coffins
Reflector - Latest National Headlines

DENVER Casket makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of such materials as recycled newspapers or cardboard. Ecoffins USA, based in Montrose, Colo., is selling caskets made of banana sheaves.

Lions offer solace to Springbok over ban The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Beer advert offers North Koreans taste of decadence The Scotsman - International
BT offers holidays for pay cuts BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
After Iran's election, what happens to Obama's engagement policy?
Christian Science Monitor | World

Some are criticizing the president's determination to engage Iran on its nuclear program amid a brutal government crackdown in the aftermath of what many say is massive election fraud.

Obama to Putin: Cold War way is 'outdated' USATODAY.com Washington - Top Stories
U.S. President Obama to host grand party for two birthdays XINHUA NEWS
'Robotic Obama' debuts at Disney USA-World-The Times of India
Obamas to add presidential colour to the Inkwell The Age World Headlines

Orioles' outfielder Reimold named top AL rookie for June
baltimoresun.com - World

O's outfielder hit .320 during month with four home runs, nine RBIs

Orioles outfielder Nolan Reimold has been voted the American League Rookie of the Mont

Jackson 'used other names to get cocktail of pain drugs' The Age World Headlines
Names of the Dead NYT > World
US freemasons split over black man's admission
guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk

Liberia: Truth Commission Calls for Prosecutions AllAfrica News: West Africa
More Korean missiles expected
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines

SEOUL: North Korea may fire further missiles after testing four of the weapons within four hours, South Korea's military said yesterday.

North Korea 'tests more missiles' BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition
Patient Money: Weight Loss on a Sliding Financial Scale
NYT > Business

A dieters commitment to weight loss can sometimes be linked to how much money he or she is willing to spend.

VTB's 1H09 net loss $846 mln RIA Novosti

Looking to create a trail of barn quilts
PittsburghLIVE.com

Colleen Konieczny never imagined that reading a Country Living magazine could create a dream.

Electronics sector looking up again with more demand Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
Oakmont-based cleaning firm adds to list of liens against Hilton owner
PittsburghLIVE.com

J.S. Associated Services Inc. deployed dozens of employees to the Hilton Hotel to clean up after interior renovation work. The company joined a growing list of firms filing liens against the hotel owner for nonpayment.

List for new Pens' assistant coach will be short PittsburghLIVE.com
DU third cutoff list is out Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
Lance Armstrong gives Tour de France new juice
Christian Science Monitor | World

The seven-time champion lines up in Monaco on Saturday for Day 1 of an event looking to overcome the doping-inspired moniker "Tour de Farce."

Laurels & Lances PittsburghLIVE.com

Cyclist, Journalist: Thoughts On Tour De France
NPR Topics: Nation

Jim Coon is a recreational cyclist in Portland, Oregon, who says he's bothered by reports of doping in the the Tour de France — but doesn't focus on the issue. Veteran cycling journalist Joe Lindsey says he has to focus on the charges of doping beca

Cyclist, Journalist: Thoughts On Tour De France NPR Topics: Nation
Investors angry over Keydata collapse
FT.com - UK Homepage

The failure of the specialist UK investment firm uncovers claims that two Luxembourg-based bond products have failed to make scheduled payments

Zimbabwe: Aid is Good, But Investment is Better AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance
Telekom Austria to invest EUR 1.5 bln in broadband upgrades Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
International criminal courts: no precedent for individual reparations
Christian Science Monitor | World

Cases in Sierra Leone and Guatemala offer some guidance


Internet Companies and Ad Agencies Go From Old Enemies to New Friends NYT > Business

South Korea eases humanitarian aid ban against DPRK
XINHUA NEWS

SEOUL, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Humanitarian aid from South Korea ...

The human cost of businesses entering administration is high Telegraph Business
Homecoming Picnic on Saturday
PittsburghLIVE.com

Indian Creek Baptist Church, 1276 Mill Run Road in Mill Run, is preparing for its annual July 4th Homecoming Picnic. Come and enjoy the following activities and celebrate Independence Day Saturday: 12:30 p.m., parade; 1 p.m., flag ceremony; 2 p.m., gam

Mudslide forces some 7,500 people from homes in south China RIA Novosti
Sedatives in Jackson's home, police say The Globe and Mail - World News
Trying to find a new road to his lost home The Globe and Mail - World News
82-year-old identical twins die in sweltering home Reflector - Latest National Headlines
Stay home for Jackson memorial, fans urged United Networks News Headlines
AU halts war crimes co-operation
BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition

The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its charges against the Sudanese president.

Ayalon says Israel will not halt settlement Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
Zimbabwe: SMEs Fuel Economic Growth
AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance

ALMOST every economy that has achieved major growth has, as an element of that growth, had a concentrated drive to establish small and micro enterprises (SMEs), inclusive of many coming into being as informal sector operations, but progressively facilitat

NY growth besieges Revolutionary patriots' graves Reflector - Latest National Headlines
Kenya: Gloom Over Country's Economic Growth AllAfrica News: Economy, Business and Finance
More than 2,000 found cheating in China's college entrance exam
XINHUA NEWS

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- A total of 2,219 candidates, or ...

Missing Belle Vernon man's body found in wooded area PittsburghLIVE.com
Answers: The Founding Fathers U.S. News
USCG: 4 Mich. fishermen found safe on Lake Erie United Networks News Headlines
Shrinking endowment may force Shriners' facilities to close
PittsburghLIVE.com

The Erie Shriners Hospital has treated patients up to age 18 at no cost to them or their families since 1922. From 4,000 to 6,000 children seek treatment each year. The hospital serves people within a 250-mile radius of Erie.

UK forces seize key canal crossings in Afghan surge The Scotsman - International
UK forces push deep into Taliban territory in Afghanistan Telegraph News | International News
Liberia: Senate Finally Passes "Threshold Bill'
AllAfrica News: West Africa

After failing on two occasions to pass the much-talked about and somehow controversial Threshold Bill, the Liberian Senate yesterday concurred with the House of Representatives to pass the bill, but with modification and condition that no county get not l

Venus faces lil' sis Serena in 4th Wimbledon final AP Top Headlines At 6:09 p.m. EDT
Murray crashes out in semi-final guardian.co.uk home | guardian.co.uk
Roddick beats Murray, faces Federer in Wimbledon final The Age World Headlines
Roddick beats Murray, faces Federer in Wimbledon final The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
Roddick dumps out Murray in epic semifinal United Networks News Headlines
India gay ruling boosts AIDS fight but stigma lingers
Reuters: International News

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - An Indian court ruling to decriminalize gay sex will boost the fight against AIDS, but a powerful stigma against homosexuality and uneven quality of healthcare will still hamper efforts, a top AIDS worker said.

Uninflated lifejackets indicate Air France jet fell vertically into Atlantic
The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines

FRENCH crash investigators have revealed that the Air France plane which crashed, killing 228 people, on June 1, did not break up midair but fell vertically into the Atlantic.

McAfee false-positive glitch fells PCs worldwide United Networks News Headlines
Crafton policeman arrested in fatality
PittsburghLIVE.com

Police arrested a 15-year veteran of the Crafton Police Department on charges he struck and killed a 24-year-old man with his sports utility vehicle, then fled from the scene.

Fatal accident causes Brisbane traffic chaos United Networks News Headlines
Families Of 'America's Battalion' Wait For News
NPR Topics: Nation

Marines with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Regiment, known as "America's Battalion," are part of the force that has launched a major assault in southern Afghanistan. On the night they went into battle, families at home heard the news — and began reaching o

Sarkozy appoints ambassador for families of Yemenia crash victims XINHUA NEWS
Envoy appointed for Comoros crash families IOL: World
Italy declares state of emergency in blast-hit town
RIA Novosti

Italy's council of ministers approved imposing a state of emergency on Friday in the Italian town of Viareggio hit by a powerful gas blast late on Monday. China calls for more emerging countries' involvement in WHO decisions XINHUA NEWS

Nicaragua: accusations of rigging elections and silencing media
Christian Science Monitor | World

Last week, armed men raided, shut down, and confiscated all the equipment of a small radio station whose owner is affiliated with an opposition political movement.

Mexican elections are referendum on Calderon United Networks News Headlines

Drug curbs severe facial pain: study
Reuters Health eLine

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Results of a small study suggest that the drug pregabalin (sold as Lyrica) can reduce stabbing facial pain and other symptoms stemming from a condition called trigeminal neuralgia.

France defends NASCAR's drug policy The Sydney Morning Herald World Headlines
France defends NASCAR's drug policy The Age World Headlines
Doubts hang over housebuilders
FT.com - UK Homepage

Since equity markets bottomed in March, bricks and mortar as measured by the UK Datastream home construction index have lagged behind the wider market

Navarrette: Doubting the loyalty of an American United Networks News Headlines
AEG urged to donate proceeds from Jackson memorial to children's charities
XINHUA NEWS

LOS ANGELES, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Civil rights leaders and ...

Penn Hills woman donates kidney to Brooklyn stranger PittsburghLIVE.com
Top Reformers Admitted Plot, Iran Declares
NYT > World

The Iranian government has made it a practice to publicize confessions from political prisoners, often subject to sleep deprivation, solitary confinement and torture, rights groups say.

Reading Of The Declaration Of Independence NPR Topics: Nation
Swine Flu Death Toll in Argentina Climbs
NYT > World

Argentinas president said she would not rule out closing major public venues where swine flu could spread more quickly.

Policeman held for Philippine death BBC News | Asia-Pacific | World Edition
India's gays deserve to celebrate, but danger lies ahead
The Globe and Mail - World News

Mimicking the West would be a major mistake


Global Update: Tuberculosis: TB Vaccine Too Dangerous for Babies With AIDS Virus, Study Says NYT > World
Danger zone BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition

China to adjust tariff policy to curb rare metal export
XINHUA NEWS

BEIJING, July 3 (Xinhua) -- China will revise its tariff ...

Multicomponent approach curbs urinary woes in men Reuters Health eLine
Pakistan army helicopter crashes, 26 dead
United Networks News Headlines

(20:25 UTC) AuBC

Deadly helicopter crash in Pakistan United Networks News Headlines
Gambian court detains seven journos, again
IOL: Africa

The arrests of seven journalists have been condemned by global press freedom groups.

African Union in rift with court Breaking News Headlines from Around the World, Powered by Worldpress.org
African Union in rift with court United Networks News Headlines
Sanford Will Now Disclose Schedule
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire

In the wake of reports that South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford (R) regularly shed his security detail, he "will begin making his schedule availab

FDIC Closes 1 Banks In Texas, 6 In Illinois NPR Topics: Business
In Liberia, President Johnson Sirleaf's Past Sullies her Clean Image
TIME: Top Stories

In its final report released yesterday, Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission makes the surprising recommendation that President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected woman president, should not serve in government for 30 yearsIn Liberia, President Johnson Sirleaf's Past Sullies her Clean Image TIME: Top World Stories

Wen calls for continued vigilance against flu
China News

Premier Wen Friday called for continued vigilance against A/H1N1 influenza and urged positive and scientific measures to cope with it.