 Sydney Morning Herald | Police arrest 2 more in alleged NATO summit plots, as protesters plan march in ... Fox News CHICAGO – Two more individuals have been arrested and accused of threatening the NATO conference in Chicago, in the latest escalation of tension between police and protesters on the sidelines of the Afghanistan war summit. The summit has already been ... Peace protesters gather in Chicago for NATO summit Obama, Karzai push for post-2014 vision of Afghanistan About 10000 protesters march to NATO Summit |
 The Guardian | Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies: Your comments BBC News The man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, has died at his home in Libya. He was freed from Scottish jail in 2009 on compassionate grounds because of cancer, stirring controversy when he outlived doctors' expectations. Mystery of Lockerbie plane bombing may never be solved Megrahi death does not end quest for Lockerbie justice: White House Megrahi death closes 'unfortunate chapter,' White House says |
 The Guardian | Taliban destroy poppy fields in surprise clampdown on Afghan opium growers The Guardian Taliban fighters have destroyed fields of opium poppies in eastern Afghanistan this spring, the first time since 2001 the hardline Islamist group is known to have clamped down on the cultivation of a drug that provides a big part of its funding. Taliban: NATO nations should leave war like France Announcement imminent about Canada's role in Afghanistan Troops out of Afghanistan by 2014 |
 The Guardian | Italy earthquake kills five and razes centuries of history The Guardian Three thousand people in northern Italy bedded down in tents or temporary accommodation on Sunday night after a strong earthquake in the early hours killed five people, injured scores more and toppled centuries-old churches and clock towers. Earthquake in Italy At least 7 dead after quake rocks northern Italy Earthquake strikes northern Italy killing six |
 Telegraph.co.uk | $19bn and just married ... I hope Mark Zuckerberg got a prenup, says Donald Trump Telegraph.co.uk They were words of wisdom from one billionaire to another – whatever you do, make sure your intended signs a prenuptial agreement before you marry. By Rosa Prince, New York But when Mark Zuckerberg wed his long-time girlfriend, a day after the stock ... Post Wedding Update: Zuck Ups Privacy Settings; No More Views of Toy Dog Priscilla Chan: New doctor turned Mrs. Zuckerberg Facebook's nice-to-have problem: All that money |
 The Guardian | Republicans doubling down on debt-limit showdown strategy Los Angeles Times By Lisa Mascaro WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are heading into summer much the way they did last year — instigating a showdown with the White House by demanding massive federal budget cuts in exchange for what used to be the routine task of ... Congressional leaders gird for 'chaos' session over tax hikes, debt ceiling Boehner: '218 frogs' McConnell: Obama needs to act like an adult |
 CTV.ca | Chinese Activist's Departure Brings New Questions Wall Street Journal Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng's departure from China raises difficult questions ranging from the fate of his extended family and allies to his ability to spur change at home, even as he enjoyed his first taste of freedom in seven years ... Chen Guangcheng's family and friends 'still at risk' in China Chen's Arrival in Manhattan Ends Flashpoint in US-China Ties Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice |
 Financial Times | Mighty Merkel may be the odd woman out Reuters By Andreas Rinke | CHICAGO (Reuters) - There are weeks in the political life of Angela Merkel that were surely more pleasant than the last one. Last Sunday, the German chancellor's party suffered a big loss in the regional election of North ... World Leaders Urge Growth, Not Austerity World leaders meet at Camp David G8 leaders urge Europe to focus on growth rather than austerity at G8 summit |
 USA TODAY | Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off SC coast USA TODAY By Donna Leinwand Leger, USA TODAY A tropical storm watch remained in effect from the Savannah River to South Carolina's Santee River. The Hurricane Center advised people on the coast from Georgia to North Carolina's Outer Banks to monitor the storm ... Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off Carolina coast Alberto to Bypass Northeast; Weather to Still Worsen Alberto forecast to stay offshore; tropical storm watch remains |
 MyFox Philadelphia | Cory Booker slams Obama campaign for attack on Romney's Bain record Fox News Newark Mayor Cory Booker, a surrogate for President Obama's re-election effort, slammed a recent Obama campaign ad on Sunday for its attack on Mitt Romney's tenure at private equity firm Bain Capital. During a roundtable discussion on NBC's "Meet the ... Cory Booker: 'I'm Very Uncomfortable' With Attacks On Bain Political jabs are 'nauseating,' mayor says Cory Booker: Attacks on Private Equity 'Nauseating' |
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