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World News from the New York Times Evidence Points to Civilian Toll in Afghan Raid – The Afghan government, human rights officials, and a U.N. investigation back up the account of villagers who say 90 civilians were killed in a U.S. airstrike.Hurricane Ike Smashes West Through Caribbean – The new storm came on the heels of Gustav, raising the death toll and destruction across the waterlogged region. Israeli Police Suggest Indicting Olmert – Israeli police on Sunday recommended indicting the prime minister, Ehud Olmert, on charges including bribe-taking, fraud and breach of trust. Venezuela Announces Early Plans for Military Exercises With Russia in Caribbean – Venezuela has gone out of its way to strengthen relations with Russia, welcoming Russian investment and emerging as a major buyer of Russian arms. A Mission to Moscow, Without High Hopes – A delegation from the European Union will meet with Russian President Dmitri A. Medvedev on Monday. Prime Minister Chances Early Election in Canada – Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s opponents characterized the early vote as political manipulation. German Party Sees Shake-Up as Its Leader Steps Down – Kurt Beck, leader of the Social Democrats, stepped down and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier was chosen to challenge Chancellor Angela Merkel in federal elections next year. Populists Gain Seats in Election in Hong Kong – Chinese national pride after the Olympics and growing distress over inflation combined to produce a leftward shift in Hong Kong legislative elections on Sunday. World News from CNN Ike's floods kill 48, cut off aid to parts of Haiti – Read full story for latest details.Israeli police recommend charges for Olmert – Israeli police on Sunday recommended that outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert be indicted on corruption charges stemming from two investigations, a police spokesman said. General wants review of Afghan civilian killings – Citing "emerging evidence," the top U.S. military commander in Afghanistan asked for an investigation into reports that more than 90 Afghan civilians died in a recent U.S. military operation in western Afghanistan. Reports: 14 tourists killed in Croatia bus crash – Read full story for latest details. Mugabe rival: No deal better than bad deal – Zimbabwe's opposition leader said Sunday that he will not sign a power-sharing deal unless President Robert Mugabe relinquishes some of his power. |
World News from the BBC Hurricane Ike hits Cuba's coast – Devastating Hurricane Ike makes landfall in Cuba, where mass evacuations have taken place in low-lying areas.US takes over key mortgage firms – President Bush says the US is taking over two mortgage giants because they posed "an unacceptable risk". Key wins for Hong Kong opposition – Hong Kong's pro-democracy camp wins enough seats in legislative elections to retain key powers of veto, say reports. US to reopen Afghan attack case – US forces in Afghanistan are re-opening an investigation into an attack which reportedly killed many civilians Canadian PM calls snap election – Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper calls an early election in a bid to strengthen his minority government. India farmers suspend protest – Indian farmers blocking work at a Tata Motors plant suspend their protests after the government agrees to return land. Israeli PM 'should be indicted' – Israeli police formally recommend to prosecutors that PM Ehud Olmert be indicted in a corruption investigation. 'Climate crisis' needs brain gain – The former UK chief scientist says the climate challenge is so great, it demands the most brilliant minds tackle it. World News from MSNBC Venezuela to host Russia navy exercise – Russian ships and 1,000 soldiers will take part in joint naval maneuvers with Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea later this year, exercises likely to increase diplomatic tensions with Washington.Sarkozy diplomacy key to Russia-Georgia fight – He's not know for his diplomatic graces, but blunt-talking French President Nicolas Sarkozy looks like Europe's best bet for making peace between Russia and Georgia. U.S. to revisit Afghan civilian deaths – The U.S. military said Sunday that "new information" has emerged regarding allegations that American airstrikes killed scores of Afghan civilians, prompting a new review of the incident. Warship captures 14 Somali pirates – An unidentified warship off pirate-ridden Somali waters captured 14 pirates and destroyed their boat, a minister of the northern Puntland region said on Sunday. Gaddafi offers Rice kitchen diplomacy – The heart of many homes is the kitchen and that is where Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi hosted Condoleezza Rice for a Ramadan meal this week, a symbolic gesture to try to end decades of enmity. | ||
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