Friday, May 25, 2012

The World News Report of the morning of the 25th and the 24th of May mixed

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa posts $9-billion deficit in March http://bit.ly/JylR8m
The Globe and Mail: Northern Ontario city in state of emergency as wildfire rages http://bit.ly/Jy8G7c

Khaleej Times: Pakistani boy missing found dead http://ktimes.co/9innn #UAE

FRANCE 24 English: TUNISIA: Death penalty sought for ex-president Ben Ali http://f24.my/MJ7nqo

FRANCE 24 English: West #Africa food shortage: "Some people only have tree leaves to eat" http://f24.my/JzQVJi on The @Observers

TheIndyWorld: Ukraine bans smoking in public http://ind.pn/LcA5hP

The Straits Times: Russian intelligence officials think 'US sabotage' may have caused Superjet crash in Indonesia: Report http://bit.ly/JY5AMy

The Straits Times: Aung San Suu Kyi to receive honorary doctorate from Oxford University http://bit.ly/JFHhi3

Haaretz.com: Syrian rebels tried to kill #Assad's top aides, Israeli officials confirm: http://htz.li/JqRvYG

The Daily Star: Nigeria says losing 180,000 barrels daily to oil thieves http://bit.ly/LdZSWP

The Daily Star: Jordan PM wins confidence vote amid tough challenges http://bit.ly/KHMJmB

The Daily Star: Shepherd brutally attacked in Mount Lebanon http://bit.ly/KJZYmP

The Daily Star: 11 Lebanese kidnapped in Syria arrive at Turkish border: Al-Arabiya TV http://bit.ly/LhnKsB

The Daily Star:Suicide bomber kills 9 in northern Yemen http://bit.ly/Ky15HO

Reuters US News: Small bomb explodes in Phoenix distribution center, two hurt http://reut.rs/JvHsyd

Reuters US News: Gun dealer gets 5 years in prison in U.S.-Mexico gun case http://reut.rs/MLFxK6

Reuters US News: New Mexico wildfires merge; blazes rage in five states http://reut.rs/JwsxUh

CBC World News: Iran rejects proposals from West at nuclear talks http://bit.ly/LiKnJP

Times of India:Rupee recovers from record low, up 14 paise against dollar http://toi.in/2vbEea

The Moscow Times: 4 #Russian Bikers Detained in Iraq http://tmt-go.ru/459178 

The Moscow Times: 3 Governors Confirmed http://tmt-go.ru/459219

Want China Times: #China to become second most #influential country in #science: report http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120525000025&cid=1104&MainCatID=0

Want China Times: Chinese Communist Party expands presence in private sector http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120525000062&cid=1101&MainCatID=0 #Beijing

Want China Times: #Beijing plans new rules to encourage #private #investment http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120525000061&cid=1102&MainCatID=0

The Star: Myanmar must cope with protest, avoid violence - ASEAN chief http://dlvr.it/1cTyHk

The Star: Israel offered $6 million to Turk raid victims - lawyer http://dlvr.it/1cVqg2

The Star: Seven men acquitted of gang-raping 16-year-old http://dlvr.it/1cfXKt

The Star: Former Italy striker Di Vaio joins Montreal http://dlvr.it/1cfYr5

EpochTimesChina: Electricity Drop Indicates Slowdown in Chinese Economy http://ept.ms/MKXGYJ

EpochTimesChina: Villagers in China Beginning to Strengthen Voice Against Regime http://ept.ms/JvLl67

RT: European Parliament calls on Ukraine to free 'political prisoners' http://on.rt.com/at30ox #news

RT: Death penalty for travel: Russian bikers accused of spying in Iraq http://on.rt.com/2oc54v

RT America: Californian cops to be fired for beating homeless man to death http://on.rt.com/dem993

RT: Japanese tsunami victim remains to wash up on US coasts http://on.rt.com/qmmz5h

The Australian: Jailed Pakistani doctor under protection: THE Pakistani doctor jailed for treason for helping the CIA to find Os... http://bit.ly/KvFpvX

Asahi Japan Watch: Son of China's Bo Xilai graduates from Harvard http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/china/AJ201205250021

WSJ Europe: U.K. Recession Deeper Than Expected: The U.K. economy slid even deeper into recession than previously thought in... http://on.wsj.com/KFG4sR

TOI World News: Crisis in Nepal as deputy PM quits http://toi.in/kPKaLa

TOI World News: Pakistan condemns US drone strikes http://toi.in/MA1MWb

WSJ Breaking News: Chinese authorities released Standard Chartered banker Wu Yidian Eden, held on suspicion she aided a fugitive. http://wsj.com

Dawn Media Group: Tribal militia quits fight against Taliban over lack of govt support | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/24/tribal-militia-quits-fight-against-taliban-over-lack-of-govt-support/

Dawn Media Group: Four more killed as target killings continue in Karachi | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/24/four-more-killed-as-target-killings-continue-in-karachi/

Dawn Media Group: State Bank of Pakistan injects Rs155 billion http://dlvr.it/1clk2X

Press TV: Japan seeking Iran oil import options... http://fb.me/GrNFnSBv

The Moscow Times: Aeroexpress Manager Caught Taking $125,000 Bribe http://tmt-go.ru/459303

Egypt Independent: #Egyelections Alexandria: – Sabbahi 34% – Abouelfottouh 22% – Moussa 17% – Morsi 15% – Shafiq 12% http://bit.ly/LiXZbx

Al Arabiya English: 50 people have been killed by Syrian forces in a new massacre in al-Hulla in Homs: Syrian Revolution Commission #AlArabiya #Syria #Assad

MarketWatch: Dow industrials down more than 100 points in final hour of session http://on.mktw.net/LNADNC

Dawn Media Group: Zardari orders immediate arrests over rally firing incident in Karachi http://dlvr.it/1crlPq

Breaking News: US deports man sought for war crimes in Bosnia from Las Vegas to Sarajevo - @AP http://huff.to/KSkC3A

Breaking News: Nissan to recall 194,434 vehicles for parts defects, according to filing - @Reuters http://reut.rs/KSiys9

Breaking News: General Motors recalls 4,300 Chevrolet Malibu Eco cars in US for airbag issue - @Reuters http://reut.rs/LcbBVZ

Reuters Top News: Car bomb in central Turkey kills 3, wounds 18 http://reut.rs/JYB72E

Reuters Top News: May consumer sentiment at 79.3; highest since July 2007: U. Mich/Thomson Reuters, watch http://Reuters.com for updates

Reuters Top News: Myanmar protests an opportunity to show more reform http://reut.rs/JXkDYT

Reuters Top News: U.S. soldier, two Chinese charged with smuggling guns to China http://reut.rs/JqtjFT

Reuters Top News: Protesters back U.S. nuns in standoff with Vatican http://reut.rs/Jqnybf

Reuters Top News: Al Qaeda leader tells fighters to support Mali rebels http://reut.rs/JqgZVW

Reuters Top News: Moody's restates French AAA, negative outlook http://reut.rs/Jq5TjX

Reuters Top News: Venezuelans in the dark over Hugo Chavez's health http://reut.rs/Jq4LwG

Reuters Top News: Succession question fuels uncertainty in Oman http://reut.rs/KhheAl

Sky News Newsdesk: AFP: Standard & Poor's downgrades five Spanish banks

The Associated Press: BREAKING: Cash-strapped Sandusky charity seeks approval to close, transfer assets to Texas ministry. -BW

The Associated Press:‏ Trinidad crime reporter, TV cameraman charged with holding up liquor store, shooting at police: http://apne.ws/LJKfc0 -CC

BBC News (World): Somali #alShabab militants abandon strategic town near #Mogadishu http://bbc.in/KQaKv0

BBC News (World): Gibraltarian and Spanish police clash over fishing boat row for second night running http://bbc.in/KnwNXG

BBC News (World): Fuel costs spur Japan price rise http://bbc.in/KPB2hcRetweeted by My RT Team

BBC News (World): US hurricane season 'near normal' http://bbc.in/JNdl9e

BBC Breaking News: Major police operation against Hells Angels motorbike club is conducted in #Germany - German media. Details soon http://bbc.in/JLT8R7

BBC News (World): "Maria" was 17 when she was lured to #Mexico with promises of a new life. Instead she was forced into prostitution http://bbc.in/Kk1qgu

BBC News (World): South African court hearing over controversial #Zuma painting is adjourned as lawyer breaks down in tears http://bbc.in/JL96Lm

BBC News (World) ‏@BBCWorldLeaders of several Somalian factions - not including powerful al-Shabab Islamists - agree election timetable http://bbc.in/KjDjyE

BBC Breaking News: Vatican detains person suspected of leaking confidential documents to the media http://bbc.in/KoDyIP #VatiLeaks

BBC Breaking News: UN inspectors find traces of enriched uranium at #Iran nuclear plant higher than 20% level reported. Details soon http://bbc.in/KQPa9U

BBC Breaking News: At least 25 people are killed in clashes on border between #Mali and Burkina Faso. Details soon http://bbc.in/KlMCxW

BBC Breaking News: Record number of offenders sentenced for serious crimes had committed previous offences - 2011 figures http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18188610

MarketWatch: Wall  Street has reacted positively to H-P's plan to cut jobs to reduce costs, stock rose 3.3% http://on.mktw.net/LvppueRetweeted by My RT Team

Wall Street Journal: Corn prices slid 4.1% to their lowest close in 17 months. http://on.wsj.com/KXFGWK

Wall Street Journal: For 2nd time in 2 months, a former head of a prominent financial-planner group is in trouble with regulators. http://on.wsj.com/LcUUcO

Wall Street Journal: Breaking: First-time applications for jobless benefits were essentially flat, down 2,000 to 370,000 in latest we... http://on.wsj.com/LcgRJ6

The Economist: Chile has never been an easy place for homosexuals. But attitudes seem to be changing at last http://econ.st/Jv4wwX

The Economist: Bangladesh's prime minister sets the country on a dangerous path http://econ.st/LIExY0

The Economist: Spain is home to some of Europe's most vulnerable banks http://econ.st/JuR4cu

The Economist: Tech-savvy activists in the Arab world have broken the monopoly over information which a submissive media enjoyed http://econ.st/Jrl4WH

CNN Live: Update on #SpaceX's #Dragon spacecraft after docking with the international space station earlier today. Watch live: http://on.cnn.com/cnndcl2

CNNMoney.com: U.S. stocks open little changed as anxiety persists over Europe's debt crisis. http://cnnmon.ie/bkgnews

CNN Breaking News: Hurricane #Bud to slam Mexico's southwestern coast, forecasters say. http://on.cnn.com/Ky0JB1

CNN Breaking News: Expect 4-8 Atlantic #hurricanes this season, #NOAA says. http://on.cnn.com/Kip90i

CNNMoney.com: U.S. stocks open slightly higher echoing gains in Europe. Dow rises 17 points. http://cnnmon.ie/bkgnews

Telegraph World News:  Israeli anti-immigration riots hit African neighbourhood of Tel Aviv http://tgr.ph/MKd4V0

Telegraph World News: Chinese 'serial killer' farmer suspected of killing 17 people http://tgr.ph/MK3iCm

Telegraph World News: Syrian army blamed for most rights abuses in latest violence http://tgr.ph/MJukKi

UPI_top: prices dropping in time for peak summer driving season | http://bit.ly/KoS43i

UPI_top: Student loan interest rates set to double in June, Republicans block bill to keep rates down | http://bit.ly/KoRItg

UPI_top: Wildfires claim 35,000 acres in Arizona | http://bit.ly/KDhh6E

UPI_top: Bahraini activist sentenced in absentia for taking part in an illegal rally | http://bit.ly/MKycdS

UPI_top: The World Bank has signed a $61 million grant to Yemen for public works projects | http://bit.ly/KSlG7y

AJELive: #ICC to try four prominent #Kenyans accused of being involved in orchestrating post-election violence in 2007 | Story: http://aje.me/KHg7af

WSJ World News: Chinese Authorities Release Banker http://on.wsj.com/LfOdXt

WSJ World News: Colombian Soldiers Killed Near Venezuela http://on.wsj.com/JO0rrq

WSJ World News: Protests in Myanmar Spread http://on.wsj.com/Kvk1Hf

WSJ World News: Sudans to Resume Border Talks http://on.wsj.com/LiyUKm

WSJ World News: Monsoon Arrives Over Andaman Sea http://on.wsj.com/JKQQBW

WSJ World News: Billionaire Lau Faces Charges in Macau http://on.wsj.com/LGcpEM

Zee News: Sri Lanka to launch its first satellite in 2015: China will help Sri Lanka launch its first satellite by 2015, o... http://bit.ly/KK5be5

Zee News: Mexican mother blinds her son in satanic ritual: The incident occurred in the town of San Agustin Atlapulco, whe... http://bit.ly/LlMtbK

Zee News: Journalist shot dead in Somalia - sixth this year: Ahmed Adow Anshur was gunned down by four men armed with pist... http://bit.ly/KGbeQZ

Zee News: Obama presses Congress to ratify UN treaty on sea: Thirty years after it was signed, President Barack Obama is l... http://bit.ly/JKX4BB

Zee News: Govt to cut petrol prices by Rs 2.5 per litre: Sources http://mgc.li/gax

New York Times World:Philippines Judge Testifies in His Impeachment Trial http://nyti.ms/LzkJnd

New York Times World: WORLD: Building a Dam in Lebanon http://nyti.ms/KT0AG2

New York Times World: World Briefing | Europe: Moldova: 3 Sentenced in Nuclear Case http://nyti.ms/KSW4HC

New York Times World: The Lede Blog: African Migrants Attacked in Tel Aviv http://nyti.ms/KSNdWk

New York Times World: Fukushima Radiation Higher Than First Estimated http://nyti.ms/KSH24J

New York Times World: 4 Aid Workers Confirmed Kidnapped in Afghanistan http://nyti.ms/JAgvhi

Breaking News: US Senate committee cuts aid to Pakistan, after conviction of doctor who helped US track down Osama bin Laden - @AP http://bit.ly/JAd8Hq

New York Times World: Brother of Chen Guangcheng Escapes Guarded Village http://nyti.ms/JzwP20

AJELive: Two jailed over New Zealand oil spill : http://aje.me/LunXon

AJELive: Fresh #Iran nuclear talks set for Moscow : http://aje.me/KuaekT

AJELive: #Hollande in surprise #Afghan visit: http://aje.me/KYP6kG

AJELive: Yemeni army kills 35 opposition fighters as part of ongoing offensive against al-Qaed stronghold in south http://aje.me/KjWxUn #Yemen

AJELive: New parliament speaker named in #Syria | http://aje.me/Msz5oR

AJELive: Gunmen are demanding money for release of five aid workers held in mountains of northeastern #Afghanistan | http://aje.me/KAMZS7

AJELive: Live Blog: Egyptian NGO reports more than 140 alleged instances of electoral violations in #Egypt's vote | http://aje.me/KAKSgV

Post World News: Military spokesman: African Union, Somali troops capture militant-held town outside Mogadishu http://wapo.st/LMcIya

Post World News: Cambodia sentences 13 land activists to prison for 2 1/2 years each, stirring outrage http://wapo.st/LLtGwn

Post World News: Report: Car bomb outside Turkish police station kills 1 policeman, wounds 20 http://wapo.st/JxeldE

Post World News: Drama in West Bank city of Jenin shows cracks in Palestinian nation-building project http://wapo.st/JxtDPO

Post World News: Afghan officials: Explosions in the south kill 3, wound 9 others http://wapo.st/Jx2M6i

Post World News: Gunmen kill at least 7 passengers in attack on bus in southern Pakistan http://wapo.st/Lm8MOB

Post World News:Top US negotiator in Iranian nuclear talks to visit Israel http://wapo.st/Jx7H7e 

Post World News: Adoring crowds await Thai king as he makes takes 1st trip outside Bangkok in almost 3 years http://wapo.st/JwJqyf

Post World News: Official says at least 30 people killed in ethnic clashes at Mali-Burkina Faso border http://wapo.st/LJcnfy

Post World News: Police blockade Papua New Guinea's Parliament after chief justice charged with sedition http://wapo.st/LKaU8M

Post World News: Hurricane warning issued for Mexico's Pacific coast as Bud approaches land as Category 3 storm http://wapo.st/JObPnc

Post World News: Magnitude-4.7 quake rattles Christchurch; inner-city closed, but no injuries reported http://wapo.st/Jwt7RS

Post World News: Hurricane warning issued for Mexico's Pacific coast as Bud approaches land as Category 2 storm http://wapo.st/JvZ90n

Post World News: Mexican gang opens fire, sets off car bomb in attack on state police quarters near US border http://wapo.st/LJytyA

Post World News: Euro-zone countries appear far from compromise http://wapo.st/JvrMuN

Post World News: Dominican Republic accuses 3 high-ranking police officials with helping drug traffickers http://wapo.st/LJmilp

Post World News: Russian opposition leaders released after spending 15 days in jail for disobeying police http://wapo.st/Jtesae

Post World News: Senate panel wraps up $631 billion defense bill for next year, meets Obama budget request http://wapo.st/MvurGD

Post World News: Swiss solar plane takes off on 1st transcontinental flight to Morocco via Spain http://wapo.st/LH6RKd

Post World News: Fight erupts in Ukraine parliament over language bill http://wapo.st/LIO4hM

Post World News: Myanmar demonstrators clash with police as power cut protests continue http://wapo.st/LHD2Jx

Post World News: As troops advance in Somalia, thousands flee from rebel-held corridor http://wapo.st/LHvFC6

Post World News: Mexico's two major crime cartels now at war http://wapo.st/JtmWhC

Post World News: South African president opens case against artist who depicted president's genitals http://wapo.st/LHgVDg

Post World News: 3 French mosques vandalized, Muslim group urges politicians to speak out http://wapo.st/Jtesai

Al Arabiya English: As many as 22 people have been killed by the gunfire of Syrian forces across the country: Local Coordination Committees

Al Arabiya English: 15 people have been killed by the fire of Syrian forces across the country: Local Coordination Committees

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: Mursi leading by 28 percent after vote count from 20 provinces, Shafiq 21%, Hamdeen Sabahy 20%

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: At least nine killed by Syrian regime forces: Coordination Committees

Al Arabiya English: French President #Hollande in surprise visit to #Afghanistan http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/25/216344.html

Al Arabiya English: #Brotherhood: #Mursi leading by 30.8% after vote counting from 6,661 centers http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/25/216337.html

Al Arabiya English: 38 people killed across #Syria today by security force gunfire: Local Coordinating Committees. http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/24/216177.html

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: Voting has ended in #Egypt's landmark presidential polls.

Al Arabiya English: 35 al-Qaeda operatives have been killed in Jaar south of Yemen: Al Arabiya correspondent 

Al Arabiya English: Gunmen kill Somali radio journalist in Mogadishu: colleagues

Press TV: http://www.presstv.ir/ #Israeli forces fire tear-gas during clashes with #Palestinian protesters near #Nablus i http://twitpic.com/9p3lmx

Press TV: 14 killed in attack on#Yemen's Houthis http://dlvr.it/1cnHvY

Press TV: Kidnapped Lebanese pilgrims released http://dlvr.it/1cn5J1

Press TV: Spain suspends trading Bankia shares http://dlvr.it/1cmtKr

Press TV: Iran Navy saves oil tankers from pirates: Iran's Navy warships have foiled pirate attacks on two Iranian-owned o... http://bit.ly/LyJGPx

Press TV: Quebec protests continue after crackdown http://dlvr.it/1clcnZ

Press TV: Bus attacked in#Pakistan, seven killed http://dlvr.it/1ckc1k

Press TV: Spaniards protest govt. labor reform http://dlvr.it/1ck9Cr

Press TV: Morsi leading#Egypt vote counting http://dlvr.it/1chDgm

Press TV: Tunisian unemployed graduates protest http://dlvr.it/1chDjt

Press TV: Ammo blast poisons Turkish city http://dlvr.it/1chDl1

Press TV: US-led soldier killed in#Afghanistan http://dlvr.it/1cgFn9

Press TV: http://www.presstv.ir/ Nearly 700 people were arrested overnight in rowdy demonstrations in #Montreal and #Queb http://twitpic.com/9orpjz

Press TV: Kurd MP sentenced to jail for PKK links http://dlvr.it/1cXnhR

Press TV: Jail term for#Bahraini female activist http://dlvr.it/1cTrss

Press TV: Iran lauds Hezbollah fight against Israel: Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has hailed Hezbollah's resistanc... http://bit.ly/LhYWxd

MarketWatch: European stocks erase Friday declines http://on.mktw.net/KZIanx

MarketWatch: U.S. consumer sentiment on rise in May: Univ. of Mich. http://on.mktw.net/LzclnI

MarketWatch: Spanish bond yields rise on Catalonia fiscal woes http://on.mktw.net/Lza6Rf

MarketWatch: Hong Kong stocks advance, with property, airlines among gainers; Hang Seng Index up 0.4% http://on.mktw.net/JAQpek

MarketWatch: Japan stocks open higher, with property shares gaining; Nikkei Average up 0.4% http://on.mktw.net/KDZ8Wq

MarketWatch: Dow industrials finish higher after late-session turnaround http://on.mktw.net/JMLypz

HuffPostWorld: Brazil Senate OKs gay civil unions http://huff.to/JAovPn

Guardian World: China cancels UK visit over David Cameron's meeting with Dalai Lama http://gu.com/p/37pbq/tw

Guardian World: Car bomb explodes in cerntral Turkey, police officer and bomber killed, Reuters report

Guardian World: 33 years after disappearance of New York 6-year old Etan Patz, a man is charged with his murder http://gu.com/p/37p9b/tw

Guardian World: #Iran nuclear programme talks salvaged from collapse http://bit.ly/KdZvvl

Guardian World: Egyptians have 13 presidential candidates to choose from. This interactive tells you who's who... http://gu.com/p/37kqf/tw

Guardian news: Students loans chief Ed Lester quits http://gu.com/p/37ph7/tf

Guardian news: Spanish doctor ordered to pay for upkeep of child after failed abortion http://gu.com/p/37p5j/tf

Guardian news: Azerbaijani police break up opposition rally in runup to Eurovision http://gu.com/p/37p7d/tf

Guardian news: Ivory Coast minister quits over 'missing' Trafigura money http://gu.com/p/37p4f/tf

HuffPostWorld: 35 Al Qaeda militants killed days after deadly blast http://huff.to/LtbZeK

The Daily Star: Vatican bank sacks president in no-confidence vote http://bit.ly/JMJCNO

Egypt Independent: Cabinet source: Governors will resign after new president is elected http://ow.ly/b8jk4 #Ganzouri #EgyElections #Egypt

MarketWatch: Bank profits rose to their highest quarterly income level since the second quarter of 2007 http://on.mktw.net/Lv2lvJ

BBC News (World): Brother of blind Chinese dissident #Chen Guangcheng "escapes" from village to Beijing http://bbc.in/JKQT0B

Press TV: #Iran's navy rescues pirate-held#US ship http://dlvr.it/1cS55y

Post World News: Iran nuclear talks continue on second day http://wapo.st/LGS95X

Press TV: Sanctions show #Iran's might: Oil min. http://dlvr.it/1cRtYn

Press TV: Afghan students protest#US night raids http://dlvr.it/1cRgQK

World Bank: #Brazil must continue investing in infrastructure to sustain growth. http://cot.ag/KwE1L3

Press TV: New Syrian parliament begins work http://dlvr.it/1cRT25

Press TV: Bahrainis burn#US flag in Manama http://dlvr.it/1cRT1f

Post World News: Vietnam jails 3 activists for distributing anti-government leaflets http://wapo.st/LGPdGu

Press TV: Turkish state employees march during a one-day, nationwide #strike in #Ankara, May 23, 2012, demanding better pay http://twitpic.com/9omci8

Press TV: EU urges Greece to stay in eurozone http://dlvr.it/1cRFyZ

Press TV: Spanish demonstrators protest against the government's labor #reform in #Barcelona on May 23, 2012. http://twitpic.com/9omcp0

Reuters Top News: Afghans say kidnapped aid workers in mountains, talks begin http://reut.rs/KgZXHA

Asahi Japan Watch: UPDATE/ Myanmar police move against spreading power protests http://ajw.asahi.com/article/asia/south_east_asia/AJ201205240079

The Daily Star: Lebanese man gets 3 years prison for collaborating with Israel http://bit.ly/Kj6ge6

The Daily Star: Syrian troops shell Rastan, killing three: activists http://bit.ly/KsceKr

Egypt Independent: Beirut shootout leaves two dead, six injured http://ow.ly/b7kiV #Lebanon #Beirut

BBC Breaking News: UK economy contracted by 0.3% in first three months of year, worse than previously estimated. Details soon http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/

Al Arabiya English: Syrian armed opposition is abducting civilians and soldiers in apparent bid to secure prisoner exchanges or ransoms: UN

Al Arabiya English: Syrian armed opposition executed soldiers and suspected informers and is increasingly using improvised explosive devices: UN

Al Arabiya English: Syrian forces used lethal force on protesters, attacked villages, executed entire families and targeted and tortured children: UN

WSJ Europe: German Private Sector Contracts: Germany's private sector contracted in May for the first time in six months, we... http://on.wsj.com/KFhk3X

Post World News: Officials: 2 dead after hours-long shootout in tense Lebanese capital http://wapo.st/LGJUqO

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