Monday, June 11, 2007

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Suicide Bomber Kills 3 US Soldiers, Wounds 6 in Iraq
US military says the blast brought down part of a highway overpass, trapping the soldiers in the rubble

Bush, Parvanov Discuss Missile Defense
After laying a wreath at Bulgaria's tomb of the unknown, President Bush shook hands with Bulgarian veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Palestinians Call Truce After Brutal Turn in Factional Fighting
At least 6 dead, dozens wounded prompting Hamas, Fatah to agree to ceasefire

Egyptians Vote in Parliamentary Elections
Voter interest in poll low, and turnout not expected to exceed 10 percent

Indonesia Combats Widespread Childhood Anemia Audio Clip Available
Anemia, a medical condition in which afflicted have low levels of hemoglobin, delays development in children

Australia's Economy Grows Strongly in irst Quarter
The Australian economy has grown strongly in the first quarter of this year, and New Zealand's central bank has announced a surprise interest rate increase

World Bank Nominee Zoellick in Europe After Africa Trip Audio Clip Available
Robert Zoellick said that during five days of meetings on the continent African officials and aid workers voiced concerns about job creation, energy, health and education

Guinea's Prime Minister on Reconciliation and Elections Audio Clip Available
Prime Minister Kouyate says the U.S. will help with Guinea's parliamentary elections and restructure the country's security forces

Hog Disease Spreads in China Audio Clip Available
Top veterinarian says biggest fear is that farmers with sick pigs will try to sell them quickly rather than report illness

Beijing Olympic Committee to Probe Worker Abuse Audio Clip Available
Committee vice president says that companies found to be violating labor rules would lose their contracts


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