World Political

World Political

Search the World News Network

		Advanced Search

Security Council

Breaking News	Mon, 28 May 2012

Memorial Day a time to remember selfless sacrifices

Afghanistan Freedom History Memorial Photos Wikipedia: Afghanistan

The Examiner
Memorial Day a time to remember selfless sacrifices
Mon 28 May 2012
Memorial Day is a time to remember the selfless sacrifices of those who gave their all for the cause of American freedom. Throughout our history, on a hundred battlefields, in deserts and jungles, on... (photo: Army of the Czech Republic / Warrant Officer Frantisek Stein)

Abbas Kiarostami

Celebrity Iran Movies Photos Wikipedia: Abbas Kiarostami

IMDb
Abbas Kiarostami: 'The world is my workshop'
Mon 28 May 2012
Unable to film in his native Iran, Abbas Kiarostami now has to shoot his enigmatic films abroad. Does it matter that Cannes audiences... (photo: AP / Martial Trezzini)

Lucy Lawless

NZ Herald Mon 28 May 2012
Lucy Lawless' after-party with the White Lady
At the end of the night Lucy Lawless takes the weight off her feet in Fort St after an evening belting out songs to an appreciative audience at the King's Arms. Lucy Lawless took to the stage at the... (photo: Creative Commons / XemiteBrazil)
Arts Celebrity Photos Wikipedia: Lucy Lawless Women

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the President of Myanmar, Mr. Thein Sein, at the delegation level talks, in New Delhi on October 14, 2011.

Zeenews Mon 28 May 2012
India extends USD 500 mn line of credit to Myanmar
Nay Pyi Taw: Embarking on a "new journey" of bilateral cooperation, India on Monday extended a USD 500 million line of credit to Myanmar as it signed 15 agreements on fields like trade, energy and... (photo: PIB of India)
Energy India Myanmar Photos Wikipedia: Burma

File - Libyan National Transitional Council chairman Mustafa Abdel Jalil delivers his speech at Saha Kish Square in Benghazi, Libya, Sunday Oct. 23, 2011 as Libya's transitional government declare liberation of Libya after months of bloodshed that culminated in the death of longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Daily Press Mon 28 May 2012
Libya NTC leader says election could be delayed
TRIPOLI (Reuters) -The head of Libya's National Transitional Council said on Friday the national assembly election could be delayed. The election, for an assembly that... (photo: AP / Francois Mori)
Election Libya Photos Politics Wikipedia: 2011 military intervention in Libya

A Business center with tall building in New York

The Washington Times Mon 28 May 2012
New York is vying to become global high-tech hub
NEW YORK (AP) - New York City is seeking to overtake Silicon Valley as the nation’s top technological hub, putting its hopes in a $2 billion research campus planned... (photo: Creative Commons / Akor Enobanda)
Business NYC Photos Technology Wikipedia: New York City

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh addressing at the dinner banquet hosted by the President of Myanmar, Mr. Tien Sein, at Presidential Palace, in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on May 28, 2012.

DNA India Mon 28 May 2012
India and Myanmar are natural partners: Manmohan Singh
Describing India and Myanmar as "natural partners", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday suggested using the huge untapped potential of the economic relationship... (photo: PIB of India)
India Manmohan Singh Myanmar Photos Wikipedia: Burma

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy reacts during a news conference at the annual Portugal-Spain summit Wednesday, May 9 2012, at the Customs House in Porto, Portugal. The annual summit brings together the two prime ministers of Portugal and Spain. Youth employment and ways to create jobs and to reactivate the economy were some of the main topics for both countries that registered some of the highest unemployment rate of the region.

The Daily Mail Mon 28 May 2012
Spain won't seek international aid, PM insists, as shares plunge at nationalised lender Bankia
'There will be no rescue of the Spanish banking sector,' Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy told a press conference Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has insisted... (photo: AP / Paulo Duarte)
Business Finance Photos Spain

Newly elected Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic, left, shakes hands with former president Boris Tadic during meeting in the Serbian presidency building, in Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, May 28, 2012. Pro-EU Tadic, who is poised to become the new prime minister after losing the presidential vote, is launching coalition talks for the formation of the next government.

The Boston Globe Mon 28 May 2012
Serbia rivals agree to cooperate on new government
BELGRADE, Serbia-Serbia's new nationalist president and the liberal rival likely to be the next prime minister assured the country Monday that they could overcome deep... (photo: AP / Darko Vojinovic)
Business Election Photos Politics Wikipedia: Tomislav Nikolić

Lady Gaga performing "Paper Gangsta" on her Monster Ball Tour, in LA.

France24 Mon 28 May 2012
Lady Gaga: Indonesian hardliners' latest victory
AFP - Lady Gaga's decision to cancel the Indonesian leg of her world tour due to threats by Muslim hardliners highlights how groups pushing a strict view of Islam are... (photo: Creative Commons / Alexis Wilson)
Concert Gaga Indonesia Photos Wikipedia: Lady Gaga

Radio

Diplomatic News

	Zoos Raise Money for Faraway Animals The New York Times
	Syria: Why Houla massacre may not lead to intervention BBC News

Elections Worldwide

	$A climbs as Greeks take conservative view The Australian
	Canadian government attacks wages and unemployment benefits Axis of Logic

Organizations

	Syria resolute to eliminate obstacles facing UN observers: FM Xinhua
	Massacre in Syria shocks world The Examiner

Mikheil Saakashvili is the current Georgian president. The executive branch of power is made up of the President and the Cabinet of Georgia.

Thousands of Georgians protest against the President

Barack Obama

Obama should seize the high ground

Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Yukio Edano, center, is surrounded by TV crew after a press conference at the party headquarters in Tokyo Monday, June 7, 2010. Edano took over the post which was previously held by powerful but unpopular Ichiro Ozawa, who also announced his resignation last week, over a funding scandal. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Japan minister says he didn't deliberately mislead

Milwaukee man arrested after bringing pot to meeting with pa Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
First lady Michelle Obama sponsoring future Navy submarine U Star Tribune
Memorial Day—not all are home or remembered . . . The Examiner
MAVA Capital Connection '12 Conference - Day Two The Examiner
2012 Election: Campaigns Mine Online Data To Target Voters Crunch
Obama spotlights Vietnam veterans on Memorial Day Tampa Bay Online
Concern grows over plan to allow United Nations to regulate The Examiner
Michigan Wildfire Destroys Nearly 100 Buildings The New York Times
Stevens Wins Exergy, Stakes Claim to Olympic Berth The New York Times
We Work Too Hard Huffington Post
Canada to spend $17.5 million to keep Asian carp out of Grea Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Remembering Our Fallen: Part 1 The Examiner
Loyola (Md.) beats Maryland 9-3 for lacrosse title US News
Huge traffic backups reported on I-43 in Ozaukee County Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
NARCOTICS: CIA-Pentagon Death Squads and Mexico's 'War on Dr GlobalResearch
Radioactive bluefin tuna crossed the Pacific to US The Washington Times
Democrats losing Scott Walker recall effort: DNC Debbie does The Examiner
Poll: Romney leads Obama with Veterans The Examiner
Obama incorrectly names last Iraq fatality at Memorial Day s The Examiner
The Enigma 1,800 Miles Below Us The New York Times

A woman gestures towards the Greek parliament as riot police stand guard during a protest in central Athens, Thursday, April 5, 2012.

Greek's pro-austerity parties gaining in polls

Christine Lagarde

IMF chief comes under fire in Greece

Joachim Gauck, candidate of the Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Green Party for the presidential elections attends a news conference Berlin, on Friday, June 4, 2010.

New German president to visit Israel

Greek stocks soar on pro-bailout party's poll gain The News Tribune
Government 'damaged' Barclays with disclosure on £500m tax a The Daily Telegraph
UK judge denies bail to Jordanian preacher Al Jazeera
Russia Says the Wallenberg Case Is Still Open The New York Times
David Cameron calls summit with Mervyn King over Greek exit The Guardian
World markets cautious on Spain's troubles Houston Chronicle
Markets cautious over Spain fears The Independent
Russia Assails US Ambassador The New York Times
Mariano Rajoy says Spain is 'finding it very difficult to fi The Daily Telegraph
Court cuts Red Brigades sentences Independent online (SA)
UPDATE 2-Top Greek banks handed 18 bln euros support Reuters
Brazil stocks gain 2 pct on Greek election outlook Reuters
One bust bank could bring Spain to its knees, warns prime mi The Guardian
Milan court cuts sentences on 11 Red Brigades members Reuters
French statue fetes 'Band of Brothers' inspiration US News
World markets cautious over Spain banking troubles STL Today
Greek promises of tax crackdowns fail to bite The Daily Telegraph
Memorial Day and Councilman Barry's remarks The Examiner
Greek stocks soar on pro-bailout party’s poll gain The Washington Times
Greek polls show support for parties backing bailout NZ Herald

Shopping mall-retail industry-India.

India's 20-year economic boom gives way to doubt in Delhi's malls

Hundreds of young Tibetans in exile with their colorful national flags and banners, protesting to against Chinese rule after 24 self-immolations carryout in Tibet, many of them died and most of them called more freedom for their homeland and the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, the capital of India, 08th February 2012.

Two men self-immolate in Tibet

Ugandan soldiers serving with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) fire a mortar near the outskirts of Afgooye, a town to the west of Somali capital Mogadishu, 24 May, 2012.

Will stability finally return to Somalia?

'Dahal has to quit as party chairman and Bhattarai as PM' The Himalayan
China acts to jump-start growth Canberra Times
Rights fraternity blames parties The Himalayan
Curbing Human Trafficking in Kazakstan GroundReport
No plan to hike  diesel prices in India — minister Gulf News
WATCH: Victor Shih on China’s local government debts Business Insider
Allies quit government as Nepal crisis deepens Gulf News
Slate: How Cyberwarfare Could Promote Peace Daily Press
Syria: no end in sight The Daily Telegraph
Suu Kyi set for overseas venture after 24 years in Myanmar Daily Press
Deadlock deepens Nepal crisis Hong Kong Standard
Obama says Vietnam veterans too often 'denigrated' my SA
Western oil firms pay Kazakhstan's oil field investment bill The Daily Telegraph
Zuckerberg Makes Unlikely Cameo on Chinese TV The New York Times
The closing of the Indian mind The Hindu
China Cracks Down in Wake of Tibetan Protest Voa News
Kazakhstan jails five police for shooting rioters The Daily Telegraph
Nepal Falls Into Political Turmoil Wall Street Journal
U.S. boosting Pacific support to stave off China Daily Yomiuri
President, bus driver arrested over illegal use of firm name Daily Yomiuri

Matiur Rahman Nizami, the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh chief and former industries minister is arrested and taken from his home in Dhaka, Bangladesh late Sunday, May 18, 2008

Bangladesh indicts Islamic leaders for war crimes

Ali Larijani, Speaker of Iran's parliament and his country's former chief nuclear negotiator, speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Iran says Brazil and Turkey have offered a new joint proposal for a nuclear fuel deal. Tuesday's remarks by Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast come as Tehran seeks to stave off new U.N. sanctions for its defiance of Security Council demands that it curb nuclear activities that could be used to make weapons.

Iran parliament re-elects conservative as speaker

This citizen journalism image provided by Shaam News Network taken Saturday, May 26, 2012, purports to show shrouded dead bodies following a Syrian government assault on Houla, Syria.

Syria denies Houla killings, UN condemns attack

Hamas Makes Step Toward Palestinian Unity Government The New York Times
Turkish Court Indicts 4 Israeli Military Leaders The New York Times
Phony Houla Massacre: How Media Manipulates Public Opinion GlobalResearch
Syria: The military, the militias and the spies BBC News
Bahraini dissident says he will end hunger strike Deutsche Welle
Dozens of children shot, stabbed to death in Syria Colorado Springs Gazette
Fire at Qatar Mall Kills 19, Including 13 Children The New York Times
Lebanon national dialogue to tackle Hezbollah arsenal France24
Turkish Court Charges Israeli Generals Wall Street Journal
Russia Condemns Syria Over Massacre Of 108 At Houla Huffington Post
Leaders of Islamic party indicted The Himalayan
Annan in Syria to salvage peace plan The Himalayan
S&P drops Lebanon outlook to negative France24
Russia condemns massacre, Annan arrives in Syria NZ Herald
Deadly Qatar mall blaze started at nursery, minister says Gulf News
Qatar Says 13 Children Among Dead in Mall Fire The New York Times
Egypt candidates hope to woo children of the revolution BBC News
A Short History of the Islam - Christian Conflict Part VI The Examiner
Kofi Annan tells Syria bold steps needed after Houla massacr The Guardian
Russia condemns ally Syria over massacre of 108 Newsday

Police stand guard outside the Gran Rex theater in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, May 22, 2012.

Argentina: Bomb Was Set to Strike Former President of Colombia

In this photo released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez gives a speech upon his arrival to Simon Bolivar international airport in Maiquetia near Caracas, Venezuela, late Friday, May 11, 2012.

Chavez returns declaring success in fight against cancer

Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez gather for a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday March 10, 2012.

Hugo Chavez ends 'successful' Cuba cancer treatment

Xstrata committed to Peru despite protest Chicago Tribune
Argentina targets mining firms in import crackdown The Guardian
Argentina: More Controls for Buying US Dollars The New York Times
Main Guyana Airport Probes Cocaine Smuggling Ring The New York Times
Anarchy: Are We Ready for the Ultimate Freedom? The Examiner
Events IMC
Peru aims to end child labour but some see case for work BBC News
>Illegal enrichment probe looms for Argentine VP Seattle Post
Weather holds for Webber’s nail-biting win Business Day
Latin music pioneer Manuel Molina receive salsa central denv The Examiner
Breenberg: God bless America, North and South Richmond Times Dispatch
Mexican hopeful changes image for his second run at presiden Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Peru still confronting scars of civil war Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Rio runs 'for peace' Al Jazeera
Bad previews for Euro New Straits/Business Times
Bountiful bikinis at Rio fashion week US News
Peru Forced to Confront Deep Scars of Civil War Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Brazil's continuing franchising boom BBC News
Colombian rebels: French journalist to be freed The Guardian
China-Peru military ties grow stronger The Washington Times

Egyptian demonstrators gather to denounce the electoral success of Ahmed Shafiq, a presidential candidate, in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt on Friday, May 25, 2012

Egypt's pro-democracy activists fear run-off vote

Former US President Jimmy Carter and former UNSG Kofi Annan speak to reporters at a polling station. Southern Sudanese voters turned out in huge numbers on the first day of polling in the long-awaited Southern Sudan self-determination referendum. Many voters slept at the polling stations in order to be one of the first to cast ballots in the plebiscite, which will determine whether Sudan remains united or Southern Sudan secedes to form a new country.

Egypt’s Brotherhood would keep Israel treaty — Carter

Dr/ Zakaria Azmi - Parliament - Egypt ( gaed1)

Close Mubarak aide is jailed for corruption

Egypt's Brotherhood scrambling to broaden support Atlanta Journal
Nelson Mandela to move back to childhood home The Daily Telegraph
>Egypt's Brotherhood scrambling to broaden support Seattle Post
"Jake's Bungalow" Was Leased For 50yrs - Lands Commission Peace FM Online
Government Bamboozled Over Cause of Blast All Africa
Egyptian election run-off will see Muslim Brotherhood take o The Daily Mail
Egypt's choice: Islamist v Mubakarak general in election run France24
Egypt Election Commission Confirms Shafiq, Mursi in Runoff Novosti
Mandela returning to home village US News
Richard Leakey: Evolution Debate Soon Will Be History Huffington Post
Mursi seeks coalition to fight Shafiq Independent online (SA)
Race narrows for Egypt's president The Daily Telegraph Australia
Mursi seeks grand coalition to fight Shafiq Independent online (SA)
Egypt: Islamist, Mubarak's ex-premier in runoff Newsvine
Iran VP, Ministers in Nairobi for Bilateral Talks All Africa
Raila Will Be Next President, Says Ongwae All Africa
>Egypt: Islamist, Mubarak's ex-premier in runoff Seattle Post
Egypt Confirms Candidates for Presidential Runoff The New York Times
Africa mustn't let growth go to its head Mail Guardian South Africa
Egypt confirms Mohamed Morsi and Ahmed Shafiq in election ru The Guardian

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Media Kit | WN Toolbar | Languages | WN Links | Advertise | © 2012 WN Network
Contact our Advertising team for Advertising or Sponsorship on World News Network