NKorea test-fires three missiles: SKorea ministry (AFP)

AFP – North Korea test-fired three missiles on the eve of American Independence Day celebrations, South Korea’s defence ministry said, further stoking tensions amid an international nuclear standoff. View original post here: NKorea test-fires three missiles: SKorea ministry (AFP)  Read More →

NKorea test-fires two missiles: defence ministry (AFP)

AFP – North Korea has test-fired two more missiles, according to the defence ministry, further stoking tensions sparked by its nuclear standoff with the international community. The rest is here: NKorea test-fires two missiles: defence ministry (AFP)  Read More →

OAS chief says Honduras unwilling to restore Zelaya (Reuters)

Reuters – An interim government set up after an army coup in Honduras is not willing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya to power, the head of the Organization of the American States said on Friday after talks with Honduran officials. Go here to see the original:  OAS chief says Honduras unwilling to restore Zelaya (Reuters)  Read More →

SKorea says NKorea fires 2 missiles off east coast (AP)

AP – North Korea fired two missiles off it eastern coast Saturday, a South Korean official said. See the original post here: SKorea says NKorea fires 2 missiles off east coast (AP)  Read More →

Palin to resign as Alaska governor in surprise move (Reuters)

Reuters – Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Party’s vice presidential candidate in 2008, said on Friday she will resign this month, an unexpected move that could signal a run for higher office. See more here: Palin to resign as Alaska governor in surprise move (Reuters)  Read More →

Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon (AP)

AP – Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash. Go here to read the rest: Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon (AP)  Read More →

North Korea fires Scud missiles: report (Reuters)

Reuters – North Korea test-fired two Scud-type missiles on Saturday, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said citing a government official, further stoking regional tensions after the North’s nuclear tests and threats to boost its nuclear arsenal in response to U.N. sanctions. See the original post here:  North Korea fires Scud missiles: report (Reuters)  Read More →

VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress (AP)

AP – Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraqi leaders Friday to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that, as concerns grow that a lack of political progress is fueling violence in Iraq Read the original post: VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress (AP)  Read More →

US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns (AP)

AP – NAWA, Afghanistan — U.S. Marines pushed deeper into Taliban areas of southern Afghanistan on Friday, seeking to cut insurgent supply lines and win over local elders on the second day of the biggest U.S. See more here:  US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns (AP)  Read More →

Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president (AP)

AP – Honduras’ Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas’ top international diplomat Friday, refusing to restore ousted President Manuel Zelaya before a Saturday deadline. View original post here: Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president (AP)  Read More →

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