 New York Times | Alaska's governor Sarah Palin to resign, dooming her presidential ... New York Daily News Sarah Palin announces that she is resigning as Governor of Alaska. Some Republican insiders say this dooms any hopes of a presidential bid. She must think it's best for Alaska, she always puts her state first. ... Palin resignation splits GOP Palin stepping down as Alaska governor Sarah Palin: Quitter |
 Voice of America | North Korea Launches 7 Missiles Off Its East Coast Washington Post TOKYO, July 4 -- Defying the United States on Independence Day, North Korea fired seven missiles on Saturday into the sea off its east coast. The test-firings came two days after North Korea, which is being squeezed by the US ... North Korea test-fires more missiles, says Seoul North Korea marks July 4 with missile tests N.Korea test-fires seven missiles: S.Korea |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Cherish your freedom on Independence Day Buffalo News Some holidays are little more than a reason to buy a greeting card or a fair excuse to take a paid day off from work. Aside from the fireworks and the nice weather, Independence Day didn't get to be one of my favorites until my mid to late 20s. ... The story of Independence Day The small falsehoods and great truth of the Fourth of July Fun Fourth of July Facts: A Pop Quiz! |
 ABC News | How Sanford spent state money on last year's Argentina trip MiamiHerald.com Gov. Mark Sanford heavily mixed business and pleasure during a three-day trip in 2008 to Argentina to visit his lover, records released by the South Carolina Department of Commerce show. Sanford has reimbursed taxpayers about $3300 ... Sanford's Argentina trip mixed biz, love Sanford heads for Florida for tense reunion with wife SC residents mixed over fate of cheating gov |
 guardian.co.uk | UK investigates Iran charge claim BBC News The chief political analyst at the British Embassy in Iran has been charged with "acting against national security", reports suggest. The UK Foreign Office is investigating claims by his lawyer that he has been charged and will stand trial shortly. ... Hardline sermons in Iran stiffen EU resolve Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried British Embassy row: Why Iran's hard-liners are inviting isolation |
 The Irrawaddy News Magazine | Myanmar denies UN chief a visit with Suu Kyi CNN International (CNN) -- United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon was denied permission to see Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, reporters traveling with the secretary-general said Saturday. Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been held in confinement ... UN secretary-general defends his approach to the job U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi UN chief gambles on Burma breakthrough |
 BBC News | Afghanistan Fighting Kills 2 US Soldiers, 30 Militants Voice of America By VOA News US and Afghan officials say two US soldiers and at least 30 militants have been killed in fighting that began with a Taliban attack on a US military base in eastern Afghanistan. Officials say Taliban militants began firing on the base in ... UK troops face critical Afghan task 2 US troops killed in Afghanistan Two US soldiers killed in Afghanistan fighting |
 BBC News | Comoros president urges calm after air disaster AFP PARIS (AFP) — The Comoros president on Saturday called for calm in the aftermath of a plane crash that killed 152 people, as Yemenia cancelled all flights to the islands and thousands rallied in France. President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi in a statement ... Yemen airline cancels route after Comoros crash Month mourning for Comoros crash Paris protest delays Yemenia flight |
 Times Online | Video shows Honduran troops shooting protesters' bus tires CNN TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (CNN) -- Honduran soldiers shot out the tires of buses headed for a demonstration in support of ousted President Jose Manuel Zelaya, a video obtained by CNN shows. This image from a cell phone video shows Honduran soldiers ... US Conservatives Support Ouster of Honduran President Honduras pushed to restore Zelaya OAS chief to seek resolution in Honduras |
 The Associated Press | Americans Gear Up for July 4 Holiday Voice of America By VOA News Americans are gearing up to celebrate the July 4 Independence day holiday with fireworks, parades and concerts. Washington and New York are among the cities that will have spectacular fireworks displays Saturday night. ... Obama cites his agenda in holiday address Obama Says American 'Spirit' Can Confront, Resolve Challenges Obama, McCain praise country's revolutionary heritage |
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