 Telegraph.co.uk | Events in Palin's political career The Associated Press _ 1992-1996 — Sarah Palin enters public life in Alaska, serving two terms on the Wasilla City Council. _ 1996-2002 — Palin is elected Wasilla mayor, serves two terms until term limits force her from office. _ 2002 — Palin loses her first statewide ... With Palin Leaving Office, the Spotlight on Alaska Is Likely to Go ... Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin quits; plans to resign July 26, keeps mum ... Here's the complete transcript of Palin's resignation remarks |
 Boston Globe | North Korean Missile Tests Reported New York Times SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired three missiles into the sea between the Communist state and Japan on Saturday morning, the South Korean military announced. News reports here called them ballistic Scud or Rodong missiles. ... NKorea test-fires four ballistic missiles: SKorea North Korea Launches 3 Missiles Off Its East Coast A look at North Korea's missile arsenal |
 FOXNews | Honduras Court Rebuffs OAS on Zelaya's Return Voice of America The Honduran Supreme Court has rejected a call from the head of the Organization of American States to return deposed leader Manuel Zelaya to the presidency. OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza flew Friday to Tegucigalpa for his ... Honduras' new leaders reject appeal for Zelaya's return Officials Refuse to Restore Ousted Leader Defiant Honduras coup leaders pull out of OAS |
 guardian.co.uk | Trial Announced for British Embassy Staff Washington Post A powerful cleric said Friday that Iran will put British Embassy staffers on trial for fomenting post-election turmoil. The announcement fueled calls in Europe for tougher action against Iran. Britain is pressing for members of the European Union to ... EU resolve hardens as British workers face Iran show trial Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried Iran Cleric Says British Embassy Staff to Be Tried |
 BBC News | U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi The Associated Press BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — As U2 kicks off its world tour the rock band is turning a spotlight on Myanmar's jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. On its Web site and on stage, U2 is asking fans to wear a Suu Kyi mask in support of the 64-year-old ... UN secretary-general defends his approach to the job UN chief dismayed over visit ban UN chief gambles on Burma breakthrough |
 Los Angeles Times | How Sanford spent state money on last year's Argentina trip MiamiHerald.com Gov. Mark Sanford heavily mixed business and pleasure during a three-day trip in 2008 to Argentina to visit his lover, records released by the South Carolina Department of Commerce show. Sanford has reimbursed taxpayers about $3300 ... Sanford heads for Florida for tense reunion with wife Sanford spending holiday weekend with family in Florida Economic woes gripped state during Sanford's visits with lover |
 Straits Times | France threatens blacklist for Yemenia over crash AFP PARIS (AFP) — France warned Yemenia Airways on Friday it must make "very big efforts" to avoid being blacklisted in Europe following the Airbus crash off the Comoros. Facing protests from France's large Comoran community, President Nicolas Sarkozy ... Yemen Min Rejects Criticism Of Yemenia Air Amid Crash Inquiry Comoros air crash survivor back home in Paris The 12-year-old plane crash survivor recovers in hospital |
 ABC News | Germany: Demjanjuk Cleared for Trial New York Times Doctors have determined that John Demjanjuk, who is accused of complicity in atrocities as a guard at a Nazi death camp, is fit to stand trial, prosecutors said Friday in Munich. Mr. Demjanjuk, 89, a retired autoworker, was deported ... Accused war criminal Demjanjuk 'fit to stand trial' Prosecutors: Demjanjuk fit to stand trial FACTBOX: Five facts about accused Nazi guard John Demjanjuk |
 BBC News | Afghans wary of new US, Britain operations AFP KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AFP) — Residents of Afghanistan's Helmand are sceptical about US and British operations underway in their southern province, uncertain they can end Taliban attacks and intimidation. It is not just the insurgency that contributes ... Marines seek to cut Afghan insurgent supply lines Insurgents Step Up Attacks on Marines Marines targeting Taliban in Afghan push |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Governor softens stance on education spending San Francisco Chronicle Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Friday said he is willing to reconsider his most recent proposal to help close the state's $26.3 billion budget shortfall by suspending state constitutional rules that control education spending in order to make deep cuts ... CORRECT: Calif Sets 3.75% Rate For July IOUs, Oct 2 Maturity Schwarzenegger can't terminate California money woes ious from California are on their way |
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