Boston – Sunday, July 20
Attack on U.S. base kills 9 in Afghanistan
Militant assault may be deadliest in 3 years for American soldiers
A multi-pronged militant assault on a small, remote U.S. base killed nine American soldiers and wounded 15 yesterday in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan in three years, officials said.
 
 
International
Annan: African Green Revolution is attainable goal
Hunger is rampaging around the world. Global food prices have more than doubled in two years, creating a global food crisis. Nowhere is this crisis more serious than in Africa. We have seen food riots in places such as Egypt, Cameroon and Senegal. 
 

Regional Europe
Brazil official's Nazi reference rocks WTO talks
Some pre-negotiation jabbing turned into a potentially damaging diplomatic incident Saturday when Brazil's foreign minister said rich countries' deception in trade talks reminded him of tactics used by Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels.
 
Regional Africa
Dignitaries attend grand party for Mandela's 90th
QUNU, South Africa _ Songs, laughter, teasing and tender words marked Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebration Saturday as presidents, village elders and African royalty joined him for a festive luncheon on his rural homestead.
Regional Europe
Report: UK hostage in Iraq is dead
A Shiite militia that claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of five Britons in Iraq more than a year ago said one of its hostages committed suicide, a British newspaper reported.
 
Regional Europe
Brazilian FM's Nazi reference rocks WTO talks
Some pre-negotiation jabbing turned into a potentially damaging diplomatic incident Saturday when Brazil's foreign minister said rich countries' deception in trade talks reminded him of tactics used by Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels.
Regional Latin-America
Chavez demands respect from US, EU
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has a message for future U.S. and European leaders: Treat Latin America with respect.
 
 
 

Regional Middle-East
US general: al-Qaida may be easing effort in Iraq
After intense U.S. assaults, al-Qaida may be considering shifting focus to its original home base in Afghanistan, where American casualties are running higher than in Iraq, the top U.S. commander in Iraq said Saturday.
 
Regional Africa
Mandela's village spruces up for his 90th birthday
Morocco sends moderate Muslim preachers to Europe
Nigeria: Pre-dawn explosion damages oil pipeline
Official Zimbabwe inflation at 2.2 million percent
Prosecutor denies political timing in Darfur case
British teens free after Ghanaian drug sentence
Prosecutor denies political timing in Darfur case
AU panel head says Sudan charges could be mistake
Syria says Sudan genocide charges dangerous
Poor South Africans still awaiting homes, jobs
Regional Asia
Al-Qaida draws more foreign recruits to Afghan war
Al-Qaida draws more foreign recruits to Afghan war
Al-Qaida draws more foreign recruits to Afghan war
Pope inspired by marathon journey to Australia
Cambodia, Thailand deploy more troops
Al-Qaida draws more foreign recruits to Afghan war
India's government preparing for confidence vote
India asks Bangladesh for help fighting militants
Sri Lankan air force bombs rebels
Pakistan, US at odds over border bombing
 
Regional Europe
Ireland's Ryanair cuts back winter flights
Ukraine ruling coalition heading toward collapse
Russia officials told to learn to use computers
Russia charges man with smuggling to Iran
Man named as suspect wins $1.2 million libel award
Spain terror suspect's acquittal upheld
Survey shows Russian museums missing 50,000 items
Macedonian politician arrested, party walks out
Spain court halts referendum on Basque independence
British police make arrest in stabbing murders
Regional Latin-America
Nazi-hunter says he's closing in on 'Dr. Death'
Nazi-hunter says he's closing in on 'Dr. Death'
Venezuela, US may renew drug cooperation
Mexican capital to reduce harmful gases
Hurricane Elida weakens off Mexico
Mexican capital to reduce harmful gases
Senate knocks down Argentine leader on grain tax
Nazi-hunter says he's closing in on 'Dr. Death'
Nazi-hunter says he's closing in on 'Dr. Death'
Gunmen kidnap police commander in Mexico
 
Regional Middle-East
Paring down high unemployment is Iraq's next task
Freed Lebanese prisoners vow to fight Israel
Kuwait names 1st ambassador to Iraq since Gulf War
Witness in Olmert corruption probe questioned
A somber Israel buries 2 returned Israeli soldiers
Palestinians: Peace talks set for Washington
Paring down high unemployment is Iraq's next task
Dubai detains foreigners accused of being gay
Kuwait names 1st ambassador to Iraq since Gulf War
Freed Lebanese prisoners vow to fight Israel
Regional Middle-East
Olmert's lawyers attempt to discredit key witness
Freed Lebanese say they will keep fighting Israel
French foreign minister: US welcome at Iran talks
Dubai detains 17 accused of homosexual behavior
Americans warned to stay away from Jordan site
Kuwait names 1st ambassador to Iraq since Gulf War
Thousands at burials of returned Israeli soldiers
Funeral begins for returned Israeli soldier
Olmert lawyers: Corruption accusations are false
Funeral begins for returned Israeli soldier
 



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