World
NKorea threatens US as world anticipates missile (AP)
AP - North Korea accused Washington of seeking to “provoke a second Korean War” as the regime prepared to hold maritime military exercises off the eastern coast. U.S. and regional authorities were watching closely for signs that North Korea might fire short- or mid-range missiles during the June 25 to July 10 timeframe cited in [...]
World
Poor nations plead for money at U.N. crisis meeting (Reuters)
Reuters - Developing countries had a clear message Wednesday for a U.N. meeting on the global financial crisis — we need money.
World
Violence flares again in Tehran
Security forces wielding clubs and firing weapons beat back demonstrators who flocked to a Tehran square Wednesday to continue protests, two witnesses said. One witness said security forces beat people like “animals.”
World
Wife fears for safety of detained Iranian activist
The wife of an Iranian political activist detained as he tried to leave the country last week says she is “deeply concerned” for his safety.
World
Iran: Neda’s death may be tied to ‘terrorists’
Iran said the gunman who killed Neda Agha-Soltan may have mistaken her for the sister of an Iranian “terrorist,” the Islamic Republic News Agency reported Wednesday.
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Republican Gov. Sanford admits extramarital affair
Posted on 24 June 2009
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday, amid speculation over his whereabouts for the last several days, that he has been engaged in an extramarital affair with an Argentinian woman. Continue Reading
Politics
Climate bill proponents agree to concessions (AP)
Posted on 24 June 2009
AP - An agreement on a string of demands sought by farmers and lawmakers from rural areas erased a major obstacle facing a massive climate bill that for the first time would limit the pollution linked to global warming and redirect the nation toward greater use of clean energy. Continue Reading
Entertainment
Number of best picture nominees doubling
Posted on 24 June 2009
Next year’s Academy Awards competition will have 10 films nominated for the best picture Oscar, twice the number nominated in recent decades, the Academy announced Wednesday. Continue Reading
Entertainment
‘Transformers’ worst film of year?
Posted on 24 June 2009
“A movie studio,” Orson Welles once said, “is the best toy a boy ever had.” Director Michael Bay had some real toys to play with, too — the Transformers. But many critics — and some viewers — aren’t happy with what he did with them. Continue Reading
Entertainment
Perez Hilton sues Black Eyed Peas manager (AP)
Posted on 24 June 2009
AP - A new front has opened in the battle between Perez Hilton and the Black Eyed Peas manager accused of hitting him: a civil lawsuit. Continue Reading
Entertainment
Judge stops release of ‘Real Housewives’ sex tape (AP)
Posted on 24 June 2009
AP - One of the stars of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” has stopped an ex-boyfriend from releasing a sex tape at least temporarily. Continue Reading
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