State attorney generals office says its joining Jackson probe
The California State Attorney General's office said Thursday that it is
helping the Los Angeles police department in its investigation of singer
Michael Jackson's death, CNN reported.
The news comes a day after two federal law enforcement sources told CNN
that the U.S.
Trend, 2009.07.03 05:10
President Zelaya Confirms his Return to Honduras this Weekend
HAVANA, Cuba, July 2 (acn) Honduran President JosИ Manuel Zelaya has
reiterated that he will return to Honduras this weekend, once the 72-hour
deadline set by the Organization of American States (OAS) is over.
After his arrival to Panama to attend the investiture of the new Panamanian
head of state, Ricardo Martinelli, Zelaya said that "starting from today,
July 1st, the OAS, unanimously with all countries in the Americas, has
Cuban News Agency, 2009.07.03 05:00
THEATER: 'Purple' reigns supreme at KenCen
Jayne Blanchard
The Great White Way is littered with the sorry carcasses of celebrities -
Usher, Debbie Gibson, Rosie O'Donnell come to mind - who've attempted to
star in a Broadway show.
Washington Times, 2009.07.03 04:10
Nigeria pledges support for Olympic committee of Africa assembly
APA - Lagos (Nigeria) Nigeria's Minister of Sports, Mr Sani Ndanusa, says
Nigeria would support the Association of National Olympic Committees of
Africa (ANOCA).
Speaking on the preparations for the July 5 to 7 General Assembly of the
ANOCA in Abuja, Ndanusa told journalists on Thursday in Abuja that it was
in the interest of the future of Nigerian sports and youths.
African Press Agency, 2009.07.03 04:00
Summer break alert on forced marriages
03 July 2009
By Daniel Bentley
SCHOOLS have been urged to be vigilant about potential cases of forced
marriage as the summer holidays approach.
Government guidelines were issued to teachers, doctors and police to help
identify and tackle the problem.
Scotsman.com News, 2009.07.03 03:08
'Nice surprises' on Pius XII in archives?
The priest in charge of the Vatican's secret archives says the documents on
Pope Pius XII show he did his best to save Jews during World War II.
Monsignor Sergio Pagano was questioned about the pope's files Thursday
during a news conference on Galileo, the Italian news agency ANSA said.
United Press International, 2009.07.03 03:00
Tuning In to TV
Written and compiled by Robyn-Denise Yourse
Whether worrying over rising gas prices or simply having no firm plans for
the holiday, you can still enjoy the Fourth of July with a feast of
television fare to celebrate America's birthday.
Washington Times, 2009.07.03 02:10
US forces target Taliban stronghold
Marines backed by Nato and Afghan support are targeting the Taliban in
Helmand [AFP]
US forces have launched a major military operation in southern Afghanistan
in the first big push to drive the Taliban out of a stronghold since Barack
Obama became US president.
Al Jazeera, 2009.07.03 02:00
Steel pipe export down
In May, the export of steel pipes reduced by 4.1% or by 4,920 tons on
April, to 114,960 tons.
The export of seamless pipes (code сйр бщд 7304) rose by 2.7% or by 720
tons to 27,370 tons, and pipes with a diameter of over 406.4 ЛЛ (code сйр
бщд 7305) reduced by 7.8% or by 5,040 tons to 60,010 tons.
"Ukrinform", 2009.07.03 01:10
U.S. Soldier May Be in Taliban Hands
By RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr.
KABUL - A young American soldier who walked off his remote combat outpost
in a volatile region of eastern Afghanistan has been captured and is
believed to be in the hands of the Taliban network headed by Sirajuddin
Haqqani, American military officials said Thursday.
International Herald Tribune, 2009.07.03 01:00
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