Iraq – Three killed in roadside blast in Iraq (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Three killed in roadside blast in Iraq (AFP via Yahoo! News) Three people, including a child, were killed and seven wounded in a roadside bomb attack in the central Iraqi town of Baquba on Saturday, the US military said.
Iraq deaths down, but for how long? (Detroit News) BAGHDAD — U.S. military deaths plunged [...]
South Africa Politics and News Monitor – South Africa: Mbeki’s Govt Must Check Immigrant Policy (AllAfrica.com)
South Africa: Mbeki’s Govt Must Check Immigrant Policy (AllAfrica.com) The past two weeks in South Africa have been a disgrace following the nasty incidences of xenophobic violence. As a result, 50 foreigners have been brutally killed, while over 17,000 others left homeless and in dare condition without basic necessities.
South Africa death toll reaches 62 [...]
Sri Lanka Conflict Monitor – Sri Lanka rebels show no signs of peace: government official (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Sri Lanka rebels show no signs of peace: government official (AFP via Yahoo! News) The Tamil Tigers have shown no sign they are genuine about wanting peace even though the door remains open for a return to negotiations, a senior Sri Lankan official said Saturday.
Sri Lanka rebels kill 31 troops (News 24 South [...]
World News – General – Bullfighting Is Dead! Long Live the Bullfight!
Bullfighting Is Dead! Long Live the Bullfight! Battered by modernity and concern for bulls, Spain s blood-and-sequins tradition is on the wane. Ticket sales remain brisk.
The Nation: Look Who s Tough on [...]
Terrorism and Insurgency – Upbeat CIA assessment on Al-Qaeda challenged (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Upbeat CIA assessment on Al-Qaeda challenged (AFP via Yahoo! News) CIA director Michael Hayden has come under stiff challenge for portraying Al-Qaeda as on the defensive after global setbacks, even in its safe havens along the Afghan-Pakistani border.
CIA claims al-Qaeda is on the defensive (Mail and Guardian) Al-Qaeda has been essentially defeated in [...]
African News Update – Uganda: Magistrates Sacked Over Corruption
Uganda: Magistrates Sacked Over Corruption The Judicial Service Commission has dismissed and interdicted several judicial officers linked to corruption.
Uganda: Rebel Leader Will Be Arrested – Court The newly-appointed International Criminal Court registrar Ms Silvana Arbia has said the reclusive leader of the rebel LRA Joseph [...]
Nuclear Weapons – Report faults nuclear security at Minot Air Force Base (The Shreveport Times)
Report faults nuclear security at Minot Air Force Base (The Shreveport Times) The same Air Force unit that mistakenly flew nuclear-tipped cruise missiles on a B-52 last summer has failed a nuclear security inspection, according to a Defense Department report.
McCain calls for talks with Russia on nuclear arms in Europe (International Herald Tribune) The [...]
Central Asian News Update – Italian-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce (Girodivite)
Italian-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce (Girodivite) The perfect gateway for Central Asia Friday 30 May 2008, by Emanuele G. – 0 letture Italian-Uzbek Chamber of Commerce (CIUZ) was established in Milan on 15th November 2002, and since 2006 it is officially recognized by the state authorities of Italy as a joint chamber of commerce in the [...]
Eastern Europe – Croatia: Retired General Guilty of War Crimes (New York Times)
Croatia: Retired General Guilty of War Crimes (New York Times) A retired Croatian general was convicted of war crimes for failing to stop his soldiers from torturing and killing Serbs during an operation to retake an area held by Serbian rebels in 1993.
Tight security for Macedonian elections (AP via Yahoo! News) Macedonian authorities [...]
Asia Pacific News – Solomons officials charged over scam (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
Solomons officials charged over scam (AAP via Yahoo!7 News) Solomon Islands police have charged two government officials and two former bureaucrats over a sophisticated scam that swindled $14,000 from an AusAID.
Solomons officials charged over alleged aid rort (Midwest Times) PORT MORESBY – Solomon Islands police have charged two government officials and two former bureaucrats [...]
