Pakistan appeals for unity against Taliban (Channel NewsAsia) PESHAWAR, Pakistan: Pakistan’s leader has called on the nation to unite behind the armed forces as they pressed a new offensive against Taliban militants on Thursday north of the capital Islamabad.
U.S. wants to boost training of Pakistani forces (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News) The [...]

Bulgaria Communist Dictator Zhivkov Impresses Greece over Macedonia Issue (Novinite.com) Greek scholars and foreign policy experts have been impressed with the way the Bulgarian Communist leader, Todor Zhivkov, handled the “Macedonian Question”.
Bulgaria Communist Dictator Zhivkov Impresses Greece over Macedonia Issue (Novinite.com) “The Macedonian Question and Bulgaria – Secret Documents 1950-1967″ by the Greek Professor, [...]

Sri Lankan rebels say they will not surrender (KTNV Las Vegas) Associated Press – April 30, 2009 12:23 AM ET COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) – The Tamil Tigers’ political chief says the beleaguered rebel group will not surrender to advancing Sri Lankan forces and…
Sri Lankan rebels say they will not surrender (Detroit News) Colombo, [...]

France seals nuclear, aid deals with Tunisia (Independent Online) France has concluded a nuclear cooperation deal and an 80-million aid package for Tunisia during a visit by its prime minister.
Lockerbie bomber may be returned to Libya (UPI) EDINBURGH, Scotland, April 30 (UPI) — The Libyan man convicted of the bombing of [...]

Somalia: Parliament Postpones Meeting Due to Security Concerns (AllAfrica.com) Somalia’s federal parliament has postponed a meeting in the capital Mogadishu after citing serious security concerns, Radio Garowe reports.
Somalia: Foreign Ministry Appeals Pirates to Be Convicted in Somalia (AllAfrica.com) Somalia Mohamed jama’ Ali known as (MJ), a director of the Somali [...]

Ex-Navy captain gets 28 years for falsification MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine anti-graft court on Thursday convicted a retired Navy captain in connection with the anomalous purchase of some P10.44 million worth of medicines and medical suppl…
Philippine troops track down militants holding Red Cross hostage Zamboanga City, Philippines – Philippine troops have tracked down [...]

‘Lebanon’s ability to sidestep crisis does not guarantee sound future’ (Zawya) BEIRUT: The positive economic indicators prevailing in Lebanon after the eruption of the global financial crisis do not provide a guarantee for the future of the country with the presence of a public debt that is increasing year after year, president of the World [...]

Ukraine seeks Russia’s aid to upgrade pipeline system (The Globe and Mail) Ukraine has asked Russia to help upgrade its gas transit system, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko said yesterday, after an EU deal with Kiev to modernize Ukraine’s pipelines angered Moscow. ”We have invited Russia as one of the main partners to modernize the [...]

Widow makes trip to D.C. for tribute to Vietnam vet husband (Marin Independent Journal) When Novato resident Greg Demeduc died in 1998 at age 50, there was nothing on his death certificate that blamed his passing on exposure to Agent Orange during his Vietnam years.
Marshalls president survives no confidence vote (TODAYonline) Marshall Islands President [...]

SOUTH AFRICA: More Zimbabwean migrants expected in Musina (AlertNet) Source: IRIN The South African border town of Musina is bracing for an increase in migrants as faith in Zimbabwe’s new unity government wanes and the lure of a new permit system specifically tailored for Zimbabweans makes it easier for them to work and study in [...]