 guardian.co.uk | 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 Stirs Debate About Her Political Future With Resignation Palin resignation splits GOP Palin stepping down as Alaska governor |
 ABC News | North Korea Test Fires Short Range Missiles Voice of America South Korean officials say North Korea fired the missiles throughout the day Saturday, launching them in the morning, early afternoon, and early evening. The missiles were apparently launched from a facility on North Korea's east coast, ... North Korea Launches 7 Missiles Off Its East Coast North Korea marks July 4 with missile tests North Korea test-fires more missiles, says Seoul |
 ABC News | Sanford's Argentina trip mixed biz, love United Press International South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, seen in an October 29, 2008 file photo at a Committee on Ways and Means hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn/File) | Enlarge CHARLESTON, SC, July 4 (UPI) -- A three-day trip by South ... How Sanford spent state money on last year's Argentina trip Sanford heads for Florida for tense reunion with wife Sanford spending holiday weekend with family in Florida |
 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. ... Trial Announced for British Embassy Staff EU resolve hardens as British workers face Iran show trial Embassy employee in Iran charged |
 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 Facts about the Fourth |
 Los Angeles Times | 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 ... U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi UN secretary-general defends his approach to the job UN chief gambles on Burma breakthrough |
 Times Online | Honduran court defiant on Zelaya BBC News The Supreme Court of Honduras has rejected a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate the ousted President, Manuel Zelaya. OAS chief Miguel Insulza was told that the court's position was "irreversible" when he met its president for ... Video shows Honduran troops shooting protesters' bus tires US Conservatives Support Ouster of Honduran President Honduras pushed to restore Zelaya |
 Telegraph.co.uk | 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 Yemeni official denies suspension of flights to Comoros Month mourning for Comoros crash |
 ABC News | Demjanjuk said to be fit for trial Philadelphia Inquirer MUNICH - John Demjanjuk moved one step closer to another trial after German prosecutors said yesterday that doctors had deemed the 89-year-old fit to go to court on charges of being accessory to murder at the Sobibor Nazi death camp. ... Germany: Demjanjuk Cleared for Trial Accused war criminal Demjanjuk 'fit to stand trial' Prosecutors: Demjanjuk fit to stand trial |
 BBC News | Statue of Liberty's Crown Reopens ABC News For more than a century, Lady Liberty has watched over New York Harbor. The seven sharp spikes on her crown represent the seven continents and seas. Her torch is a symbol of enlightenment. She's the green lady recognized ... Seven in military become citizens on Liberty Island Statue of Liberty is on Twitter and offers insider's e-tours The view from Lady Liberty's crown |
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