New IAEA chief sees no proof Iran developing nuclear weapons
Philippines News.Net
The incoming head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says he knows of no hard evidence that Iran is trying to gain the ability to develop nuclear weapons.
Damning report slams Israel, Hamas over civilian deaths, destruction
Philippines News.Net
Israeli forces killed hundreds of unarmed Palestinian civilians and destroyed thousands of homes in Gaza in attacks which breached the laws of war, Amnesty International concluded in a new report published this week.
North Korea cements military ties with Myanmar
Philippines News.Net
A leaked report purportedly drafted by authorities in Myanmar’s military government describes a top-secret visit to North Korea late last year by Myanmar's top brass, during which the two sides pledged to significantly expand cooperation in military training and arms production, Radio Free Asia reports.
Police charge Dubai man after tragic accidental death of girlfriend
Philippines News.Net
In a bizarre twist a man who lost his female flatmate in a tragic accident will now be prosecuted because of an unrelated incident.
Shock report on use of drones in Gaza offensive
Philippines News.Net
Israeli attacks with guided missiles fired from aerial drones killed civilians during the recent Gaza fighting in violation of the laws of war, Human Rights Watch said in a report released this week.
UNESCO backs G8 on condemnation of Iran crackdowns
Philippines News.Net
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with upholding freedom of expression and press freedom on Friday voiced his strong support for the recent call issued by the foreign ministers of the Group of Eight (G8) nations on Iran to respect fundamental human rights.
UN chief in Myanmar – hoping to meet Aung San Suu Kyi
Philippines News.Net
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has arrived in Myanmar to discuss with the ruling military government the release of its political prisoners.
Corazon Aquino refuses treatment for cancer
Philippines News.Net
The former president of the Philippines, Corazon Aquino, has told he doctors she no longer wishes to be treated in her battle against colon cancer.
WHO says flu is unstoppable
Philippines News.Net
The World Health Organization head, Margaret Chan, has addressed a meeting in Mexico to say that the spread of the H1N1 swine flu virus worldwide is now unstoppable.
Obama in quandary over Guantanamo
Philippines News.Net
US President Barack Obama is still unsure about how he is going to deal with the most dangerous terror detainees at the US prison at Guantanamo Bay.
N Korea test-fires two missiles
The Australian
NORTH Korea has test-fired two more missiles, South Korea's defence ministry says, further stoking tensions sparked by its nuclear standoff with the international community.
Six die in London tower block fire
The Australian
... ldquo;There were six fatalities - three adults and three children,” a London Fire Brigade spokesman said after Friday's blaze in Camberwell, south London. Witnesses gave distressing accounts...
Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor
The Australian
IN a surprise move, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has announced she is stepping down and will not seek re-election, fueling swift speculation of a possible 2012 White House bid.
British Embassy staff to be tried
New York Post
EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the...
Loud sex mistaken for assault; girl
Philadelphia Daily News
A 16-year-old girl thought that she heard her mother being assaulted and rounded up some friends who beat up the woman's boyfriend, only to learn later that the couple actually was...
Mexican elections are referendum on Calderon
CNN
President is not on ballot, but many see vote as comment on his performance Party is expected to do well despite years of troubles Calderon has stood strong in face of adversity, analysts say Many...
Honduras rejects appeal to restore president
New Zealand Herald
Supporters of ousted Honduras President Manuel Zelaya protest after Honduras' Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Organisation of American States to restore Zelaya before today's...
Group Sotomayor belonged to sued over job tests
USA Today
Sonia Sotomayor brought several discrimination lawsuits in the 1980s that sought to scrap the results of job tests because too few Hispanics scored well.
US dollar ekes out gains in thin trade
The Australian
THE dollar eked out marginal gains on Friday in activity made narrow and illiquid by the close of US financial markets for the long Independence Day weekend.
Phillies 7, Mets 2
Philadelphia Daily News
Which Phillies deserve a spot in the All-Star Game? Take a look through the candidates and see how they stack up before voting on the starters.
Accused Nazi war criminal
CNN
John Demjanjuk deported in May from the United States to Germany Wanted for alleged involvement during World War II in killings at Sobibor death camp Charged in March with assisting in about 29,000...
North Korea fires two more missiles - report
New Zealand Herald
A news report says North Korea has fired two mid-range missiles off it eastern coast.Yonhap news agency's report says the launches appeared to be of Scud missiles. The agency quotes a South...
