Sunday, June 17, 2007

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At Least 35 Killed in Bomb Attack on Police Bus in Kabul
Local officials say the bus was en route to the Police Academy, and was carrying a number of new recruits

Abbas Swears In Emergency Palestinian Government
Cabinet is led by respected economist Salam Fayyad, who will also serve as finance minister

IOM Seeks $85 Million to Aid Iraq's Displaced Audio Clip Available
IOM warns large numbers of people will be forced to flee Iraq's borders unless international community provides funding

Lesotho Facing Food Crisis Audio Clip Available
WFP say 400,000 people or one fifth of the population across Lesotho, will face food shortages and need help

International AIDS Meeting Opens in Rwanda Audio Clip Available
Speakers opening HIV/AIDS Implementers' Meeting lauded what they say are great strides in treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS

Astronauts Show Relief as Atlantis Mission Nears Completion
Computer breakdown has been fixed by Russian cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg

Visiting US Official Voices Support for Pakistan and President Musharraf Audio Clip Available
President Pervez Musharraf faces mounting political opposition over his controversial decision to fire the country's top judge last March

Bush Says He Will Veto 'Excessive Spending' Audio Clip Available
Democrats say they want to help boost economic growth by lowering energy costs

Story of Noah's Ark Gets Warm-Hearted Comic Update from Hollywood Audio Clip Available
Steve Carell stars in 'Evan Almighty,' sequel to 2003 hit 'Bruce Almighty'

United States Tops China in Women's Soccer
US records a 2-0 victory over China in 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup


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