Tuesday, May 29, 2012

The Nightly World News Report of the 29th of May 2012


Press TV‏: US-led soldier killed in Afghan blast http://dlvr.it/1dvBY7
MarketWatch‏: Yield on Spain 10-year government bond up 7 basis points to 6.483% after downgrade http://on.mktw.net/KRrKzJ
FRANCE 24‏: Australia moves to criminalise forced marriage http://f24.my/M5uVqo
The Daily Star: Nepal's opposition vows protests to topple PM http://bit.ly/KRrfFA

The Daily Star: New shelling in central Syria: Activists http://bit.ly/KGIPLP
Dana Khraiche‏: EDL workers force open the gates of the company #Beirut as tires burn blocking Charles Helou Highway
Yonhap News Agency‏: S. Korea set to win waiver from U.S. sanctions against Iran: Seoul official http://bit.ly/KVpNhz
Al Arabiya English‏: Japan expels the Syrian ambassador
Guardian World‏: Annan: Syria has reached "tipping point" http://gu.com/p/38x3g/tw
Dawn Media Group‏: Kashmir rebel attack wounds seven Indian soldiers http://dlvr.it/1dv3f1
Post World News: Australian High Court allows man to be tried on nearly 50-year-old charge of raping then-wife http://wapo.st/JO7z3v

MarketWatch: RIM shares are trading below $10 for the first time since late 2003 http://on.mktw.net/L0E81O $RIMM 

PressTV: 2#Israeli policemen guilty of homicide http://dlvr.it/1dps8n

MarketWatch: Apple CEO Tim Cook will kick off the D10 conference today at 9pm ET http://on.mktw.net/L0HW36 #ATD10 $AAPL
Zee News: Romney welcomes mass expulsion of Syrian diplomats: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney called for inc... http://bit.ly/Kb5C59
RT‏: Day X: Assange awaits final extradition ruling in UK Supreme Court http://on.rt.com/4krcuo 
The Daily Star: #Lebanese join the Free #Syrian Army’s struggle http://bit.ly/L3CZ6e 
Dawn Media Group‏: US senator proposes suspending all Pakistan aid http://dlvr.it/1dtWQw
Breaking News‏: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.0 has struck near Malibu - USGS http://on.doi.gov/LdnacN
Breaking News‏: ACLU lawsuit to challenge Illinois gay marriage ban - @AP http://apne.ws/Ldmnc2
Press TV‏: Sudan hands over Abyei to UN forces http://dlvr.it/1dtNyM
The Associated Press‏: Advocacy groups filing lawsuits challenging Illinois law on behalf gay couples seeking marriage. http://apne.ws/M5ezOz -MM #gaymarriage
New York Times World‏: World Briefing | Middle East: Egypt: Brotherhood Candidate Pledges to Lead Nation Away From Autocracy http://nyti.ms/JTWQm7
Zee News: 13 killed in road accident in Jammu: Thirteen people were killed early Wednesday when their vehicle skidded off ... http://tinyurl.com/6uf5r9q
BBC News (World)‏: Soldiers hurt in Kashmir attack http://bbc.in/KFeddg
The Star‏: Five men charged for kidnapping a lawyer http://dlvr.it/1dtCKk
Dawn Media Group‏: Wanted man among four killed in Mansehra clash http://dlvr.it/1dt5wt

MarketWatch: BP made a new pact with Libya, will return to onshore and offshore oil and gas exploration blocks http://on.mktw.net/L0MfLU

PressTV: US consumer confidence dips to 8-m. low http://dlvr.it/1dqQSH

UPI: Catholic Church stepping in to oppose Gay-Straight Alliance groups in Ontario schools | http://bit.ly/JTbES5

PostWorldNews: Mexico beefs up protection after firebomb attacks on PepsiCo subsidiary http://wapo.st/KPVPzA

Reuters: Eagle Scout to challenge anti-gay policy with 280,000 signatures on petition http://reut.rs/K9THV0
Khaleej Times‏: Trade, tourism spur #Dubai GDP growth http://ktimes.co/tz0rf #UAE

ReutersUS: Magazine insert prompts courthouse bomb scare in Idaho http://reut.rs/JNNXfP
New York Times World‏: Turkish Premier Calls for More Abortion Restrictions http://nyti.ms/Jzo2Mi
The Jakarta Globe‏: Asian Stocks Drop as Euro Slides to Two-Year Low; Oil Declines http://bit.ly/LRFqLb
Al Jazeera English‏: Qatar detains five over mall fire http://aje.me/M4QEyU
Al Jazeera English‏: Video: Argentina in crack down on imports http://aje.me/JObSfd
Press TV‏: Turkey arrests 6 generals http://dlvr.it/1dsSD5
Reuters Top News‏: Texas Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst takes early lead in Senate race http://reut.rs/KESd2r
Yonhap News Agency‏: New parliament kicks off amid concern about pro-N.K. members, committee formation http://bit.ly/LF9PNl
FRANCE 24‏: Anonymous targets Montreal Grand Prix to back students http://f24.my/M4KP4l
Times of India‏: Will quit if coalgate charges are proved: PM http://toi.in/s7oKGb
The Globe and Mail‏: Prius sales soar as it becomes the third best-selling line in the world http://bit.ly/JO84KI
The Star‏: Bulgarian soccer tycoon charged over tax fraud http://dlvr.it/1dsH13
RT‏: TSA wants to double security fees http://on.rt.com/vzc0c7
SCMP 南華早報‏: Brothers' battle for estate heats up, http://ow.ly/beth8

globeandmail: Downpour causes flooding in Montreal, shuts down parts of metro http://bit.ly/JNAjsZ

Reuters: Ten die in Memorial Day weekend Chicago shootings http://reut.rs/KDYBGW
Peoples Daily Online:‏ Police detonate explosive in Kaduna http://fb.me/11C8h6Ujb

jordantimes: Attacks on doctors 'on decline';10 incidents registered this year http://ow.ly/befmx
Peoples Daily Online‏: Yakasai, Maitama Sule disagree over electoral reforms http://fb.me/CB0LMPjQ

Reuters: Teenager charged in shootings outside NBA game http://reut.rs/KaIKTU
CNN International‏: Snack food company attacked in Mexico http://dlvr.it/1dsBXq

WSJ: Wells Fargo writes one in three U.S. mortgages and saw $2.62B in net gains on mortgage originations & sales in Q1. http://on.wsj.com/KYn4W6

globeandmail: Nepal, without constitutional rudder, drifts into peril http://bit.ly/JNFCZE

BBCWorld: Tunni Rai: A life without identity http://bbc.in/KEenBM

Independent: Israel hints it may be behind super-virus targeting Iran http://ind.pn/L2D2ix

PostWorldNews: In a coordinated squeeze, Western nations expel Syrian envoys over massacre http://wapo.st/KFDWma 

Reuters: Bank of America whistleblower receives $14.5 million in mortgage case http://reut.rs/KaLXCV

staronline: Russian group complete Reading takeover http://dlvr.it/1dqzJY

RT_com: Another mass poisoning in #Afghanistan, as women flee fearing #Taliban http://on.rt.com/o936p1
Post World News‏: UN envoy says Yemen’s leader is advancing transition to democracy but al-Qaida still a threat http://wapo.st/JNNzhx

staronline: Argentina orders grains strike suspension http://dlvr.it/1dr1Gt

PostWorldNews: Recent large-scale killings in the Middle East http://wapo.st/JMChtJ

globeandmail: Myanmar's Suu Kyi moves from house arrest to a stage with Bono http://bit.ly/M4cfHE

jordantimes: Next governments will likely be formed by Parliament - PM http://ow.ly/befvp

FRANCE24: Court says YouTube not obligated to control content http://f24.my/M4dWoC

Reuters: Maryland gay marriage foes have signatures for referendum http://reut.rs/KaNtFa

MarketWatch: Japan stocks open softer, with Europe-exposed exporters weaker; Nikkei Average down 0.1% http://on.mktw.net/KUxHYv
BBC News (World)‏: UN confirms #Sudanese troop pull-out from disputed #Abyei region, also claimed by South Sudan: http://bbc.in/KEJ35S
Breaking News Storm:‏ Tornado Warning for Canadian, Oklahoma Counties in Oklahoma; sirens sounding in Oklahoma City - @NEWS9, @garyeOK
New York Times World‏: Romney Condemns Obama’s Syria Policy http://nyti.ms/Jzh61B
Post World News‏: Quebec student protesters, government continue talks over tuition increases, emergency law http://wapo.st/M4pND8
MarketWatch‏: Hong Kong stocks sink, with financials, property shares weak; Hang Seng Index down 1.6% http://on.mktw.net/MWCDCs

Press TV‏: Obama OKs names to be put on kill lists http://dlvr.it/1drsHJ
FRANCE 24‏: Mexican soldiers shoot dead 12 alleged criminals http://f24.my/M4qPik
Reuters US News‏: Killer hangs himself on California's death row http://reut.rs/M4qGeN
Human Rights Watch‏: Vietnam: Overturn Activist Blogger’s Sentence http://bit.ly/JM7xcs
Al Jazeera English‏: Video: Nigeria's smoking problem worsening http://aje.me/M4oHae
The Globe and Mail‏: Profit-driven adoptions turn children into a commodity http://bit.ly/JNSdvR

The Star‏: Sudans restart talks amid bombing accusations http://dlvr.it/1drK28
WSJ World News: Japanese Firms Go on a Buying Spree http://on.wsj.com/KEo9nu
MarketWatch‏: Japan stocks open softer, with Europe-exposed exporters weaker; Nikkei Average down 0.1% http://on.mktw.net/KUxHYv
WSJ Europe: Prospects Brighten for Private Space Fleet: Last week's link-up of a privately built space capsule with the int... http://on.wsj.com/KQ9J4y

CBC News Alerts: Western premiers support Alberta premier's call for national energy strategy. Redford says strategy is 'developing.' http://tinyurl.com/87qm9a4

PostWorldNews: South Africa gallery to remove painting of president from its website; 2,000 protest the art http://wapo.st/M1KnE3 

Reuters: Fugitive Venezuela judge helps elite U.S. anti-drugs unit http://reut.rs/K9tTIP 

WSJ: A 5.8 earthquake in northern Italy caused many businesses to shut down, including Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini. http://on.wsj.com/JMWfER

IndyWorld: Russian Foreign Ministry slams US Ambassador as 'unprofessional' in furious Twitter barrage http://ind.pn/K9v230

WSJ Europe‏: Dow Finishes Up 125 Points: Stocks marched higher amid optimism about Greece's prospects to remain in the euro z... http://on.wsj.com/M3uSLQ

Egypt Independent‏: Appeals #court upholds three-year sentence for Coptic student defaming Islam http://ow.ly/bebnu 

RT America: Texas judge jails honor student for missing school http://on.rt.com/l47jf3

UPI_top: Droughts and storms hitting millions in China | http://bit.ly/K9Z07N
Post World News: ‏Another big northern Italian quake kills 16; woman rescued from rubble after 12 hours http://wapo.st/N7Vlob

Zee News‏: RSS disapproves of Team Anna comments against PM: The RSS disapproved of Team Anna`s comments against Prime Mini... http://bit.ly/LDdISP

Agence France-Presse: Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti suggests suspending #football in the wake of a match-fixing scandal http://yhoo.it/K9m85z

AJEnglish: Somali president unscathed in ambush http://aje.me/JMWsrs 

Al Jazeera English: Gallery drops 'Zuma spear' image from website http://aje.me/M3hhnM

nytimesworld: TIMESCAST: Annan Says Syria at Tipping Point http://nyti.ms/JSTyj9

RT: At least 17 killed, 200 injured in northern Italy earthquake - officials http://on.rt.com/o7foq2 

The Globe and Mail‏: Human foot reportedly delivered to Tory headquarters http://bit.ly/JMXyU6

FRANCE24: Warsaw opera protests subsidy cuts with street requiem http://f24.my/JMTZ0j 

FRANCE24: [BREAKING] Hollande says UN-backed intervention in Syria is an option http://f24.my/JMVvzk 

The Associated Press: Rescuers find 2 bodies in a collapsed factory, putting death toll from earthquake in northern Italy at 17: http://apne.ws/M3frTM -EF

Reuters Top News: ‏Facebook option volume explodes as stock hits new low http://reut.rs/K9ifxn

Wall Street Journal‏: Facebook tumbled below $30 for the first time, 11 days after its IPO. Currently down 9% at $29.00. http://on.wsj.com/JMPhQb

Breaking News: ‏8 states get waiver from No Child Left Behind law - @bloombergnews http://bloom.bg/LbV3e6

Press TV‏: Bahraini activists 'tortured' in detention http://dlvr.it/1dnKQc

Egypt Independent‏: Stock exchange continues decline on election anxieties http://ow.ly/bdTnF

Egypt Independent: Imprisoned ex-security chief in poor health http://ow.ly/bdSdf

WSJ Europe: BP to Resume Libya Operations: BP is to resume oil and gas exploration in Libya within months after lifting a fo... http://on.wsj.com/LC7mzA

Press TV‏: Afghan tribal leader killed in mosque http://dlvr.it/1dmg0h

Wall Street Journal: One-third of U.K. men ages 20 to 34 lived with their parents last year. http://on.wsj.com/LCAIkR

UPI.com: Senate committee blocks funding to relocate marines in Japan | http://bit.ly/K9Htwi

Rory Cellan-Jones‏: Facebook now below $30, & Russia's Vkontakte social network cancels IPO, blaming FB for hitting confidence

RT‏: BREAKING: Dutch Parliament kills #ACTA before EU vote http://on.rt.com/cmjv8a

BBC Breaking News‏: #Sudan troops move outside disputed Abyei area on border with #SouthSudan, reports say. Details soon http://bbc.in/M2CQVx

CBC News Alerts: Debris that hit cars in Toronto came from Air Cda jet: TSB . TSB probing why jet engine failed http://tinyurl.com/6lh25ob

The Star‏: Blast rocks Kenyan capital, more than 30 hurt http://dlvr.it/1dlnWR

Breaking News‏: Facebook's stock falls below $30 for the 1st time, down 20% since much-awaited IPO - @AP

MarketWatch‏: Euro trades below $1.25 mark http://on.mktw.net/JSqhFl

Reuters Top News‏: Shares of Facebook fall to a new low http://reut.rs/K8AoeW ($FB)

The Morning #WorldNews Report of the 29th of May 2012

Press TV: Bahrain's Zainab al-Khawaja released http://dlvr.it/1dl2jD


EpochTimesChina: Sister of Falun Gong Practitioner Arrested in Chinese Village http://ept.ms/M2jrnw

Press TV: #Iran, Venezuela to ink oil deal http://dlvr.it/1dl2hR

Dawn Media Group: Rupee drops to record low against dollar | Business | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/29/rupee-drops-to-record-low-against-dollar/

The Jakarta Globe: Immigrants Bound for Australia Arrested in Bali http://bit.ly/LBvrGX

MarketWatch: Dow up 90 points as U.S. stocks post gains in return from Memorial Day weekend http://on.mktw.net/JS97rg

Guardian World: Aung San Suu Kyi has left Burma for the first time since 1989 (first stop Bangkok) http://bit.ly/Kpn7xk

Dawn Media Group: Fire erupts in Islamabad's Margalla hills http://dlvr.it/1dk4P6

The Associated Press: Romney ready to clinch the GOP nomination tonight with Texas' largely uncontested primary: http://apne.ws/M25ar8 -AB

Al Arabiya English: #Yemen army outflanks rebel-held Jaar: official http://goo.gl/tdes7

MarketWatch: U.S. consumer-confidence gauge falls in May http://on.mktw.net/JSbWIO

UPI_top: Mitt Romney set to wrap up nomination in today's Texas primary | http://bit.ly/JS9ZMz

The Globe and Mail: Video: Nigerian army cracks down on oil thieves http://bit.ly/M271vY

The Star: Daughter of Bahraini activist freed from jail http://dlvr.it/1dkFYs

BBC News (World): South African growth rate slows http://bbc.in/M28D94

Reuters Top News: Somali rebels ambush presidential convoy, no casualties http://reut.rs/K8mppj

MarketWatch: Nasdaq up 1.4% as U.S. stocks extend Monday gains http://on.mktw.net/JSe9UF

Press TV: Fate of kidnapped Lebanese unknown http://dlvr.it/1dkPLm

Post World News: Lesotho prime minister's party wins parliamentary vote http://wapo.st/JLN4EE

Wall Street Journal: U.S. home prices are down 35% from their peak in the second quarter of 2006. Prices by metro area: http://on.wsj.com/LBMn3z

VOA Africa: Somali President Survives Ambush http://bit.ly/M2cFhz

EpochTimesChina: Tangshan, China Hit by 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake http://ept.ms/M2fM9o

Post World News: Somali farmers rejoice after government troops take town; end of 50 percent militant tax http://wapo.st/LPy6zv

Reuters Top News: IMF urges emergency steps to stabilize Sudan economy http://reut.rs/K8tbeG

Reuters Top News: Sprint arranges $1 billion credit to buy Ericsson gear http://reut.rs/K8tIgU

Post World News: Nigeria President renames university after politician who died in jail over a decade ago http://wapo.st/JL6Joa

The Star: Quiet Guatemalan prosecutor takes on dictator, drug gangs http://dlvr.it/1dktnK

Dawn Media Group: Pakistani stocks rise despite investors opting for profits | Business | http://DAWN.COM http://dawn.com/2012/05/29/pakistani-stocks-rise-despite-investors-opting-for-profits/

CNNMoney.com: U.S. stocks open slightly higher as concerns about Greece and China ease. Dow rises 35 points. http://cnnmon.ie/bkgnews 

RT: Egypt erupts at vote results, Shafik residence attacked (PHOTOS) http://on.rt.com/ircqmn

AJELive: #Belgium expels Syrian diplomats in protest against Houla killings http://aje.me/LaUEIS | #Syria Live Blog

Zee News: Justice Hegde disassociates from Team Anna http://mgc.li/gbh

Breaking News: Authorities say death toll in northern Italian quake has risen to 15 - @AP

Reuters UK Online: Supreme Court to rule on Assange sex case extradition http://reut.rs/JLH12U

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews; Spain expels Syrian ambassador in protest over regime 'repression'. #Syria

Dawn Media Group: Yemen: 11 militants and five soldiers killed in south http://dlvr.it/1djGM0

BBC News (World): "Jaguar profits up 35%, helped by Evoque and growth in emerging markets. Sales in China up 76%" - @JohnMoylanBiz http://bbc.in/M1T80W 

BBC News (World): Profits jump at Jaguar Land Rover http://bbc.in/M1RkoL

Sky News Newsdesk: AFP: Syrian National Council says opposition welcomes expulsion of Syrian diplomats

The Associated Press: BREAKING: Italy foreign ministry says Syrian ambassador not welcome following massacre of civilian.

Al Arabiya English: First female village chief in #Afghanistan defies gender roles http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/29/217253.html

CBC News Alerts: U.S., U.K., France, Germany also booting Syrian envoys . Australia, Italy also expelling envoys. http://bit.ly/LPcraH

David Wessel: Census: 49.1% of US population lives in a household where someone is drawing government benefits. http://on.wsj.com/KUpXas via @wsjecon

The Associated Press: BREAKING: Canada's foreign ministry says it is expelling all Syrian diplomats.

The Straits Times: CORRECTION: Flight steward jailed for molesting undercover cop, then offering bribe to get out of trouble http://bit.ly/K98FeL

Al Jazeera English: DR Congo rebels consider closing ranks http://aje.me/JLsNiv

Breaking News: Canada says it will expel all remaining Syrian diplomats immediately - @Reuters

Al Arabiya English: Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate Mursi: I am against violence and the burning of public and private properties #AlArabiya #Egypt

The Straits Times: Egypt cabinet to meet as election turns violent http://bit.ly/KDnv9Z

RT: BREAKING: New 5.6 quake hits northern Italy around 50km north-west of Bologna - details to follow http://on.rt.com/uy986n #news

BBC News (World): UK unit to tackle war zone rape http://bbc.in/KAeAG7

Sky News Newsdesk: Sky sources: Britain has expelled the Syrian Charge D'Affaires and two other diplomats.

Sky News Newsdesk: Woman who admits using racist abuse on tube sentenced to 21 weeks in prison

BBC News (World): Israel frees Palestinian activist http://bbc.in/M1yHRR

Al Arabiya English: Italy hit by new quake above 5.3 magnitude: institute 

Haaretz.com: #Jerusalem protesters stopped in their tracks by light rail as Zion Square declared off limits by police http://htz.li/KDgc2h

The Associated Press: #France expelling Syrian ambassador amid continued violence, President Hollande says. http://apne.ws/JLgMJM -MM #Syria

CNN Breaking News: 160 Afghan schoolgirls poisoned, official says. http://on.cnn.com/L0gv67

RT: BREAKING: Death toll rapidly rising, now stands at 10 - local reports http://on.rt.com/uy986n

RT: BREAKING: At least 9 dead as second powerful earthquake strikes Italy http://on.rt.com/uy986n #news

Dawn Media Group: Fewer than 20 Houla victims died from shelling: UN http://dlvr.it/1dfvl9

BBC News (World): Zimbabwe 'frees' BBC presenter http://bbc.in/M1do2F

Al Arabiya English: 21 people have been killed by the fire of Syrian forces: Syrian Revolution Commission #AlArabiya #Syria #Assad

New York Times World: U.S. Says Qaeda Militants Killed in Afghanistan http://nyti.ms/KCYUSK

Guardian World: Radio presenter Sergei Aslanyan in hospital after being stabbed 20 times by attackers who lured him out of his home http://bit.ly/Ko7Htp

Al Arabiya English: #BreakingNews: Eight dead in #Italy quake: police

The Associated Press: Philippine Senate finds top judge guilty of not declaring $2.4 million, orders him fired: http://apne.ws/JL4n8F - VW

Breaking News: Update: Agencies report strong earthquake that shook northern Italy has killed 'at least 6 people' - @Reuters

The Jakarta Globe: German Tourist Shot in Allegedly Random Attack in Papua http://bit.ly/L055zn

Press TV: Hundreds of students and prosecutors march against Bill 78 passed by the Quebec Governament, May 28, 2012 in #Mont http://twitpic.com/9qjuby

Al Arabiya English: 'Most' Houla massacre victims were executed: UN #AlArabiya #Syria

CNN International: Anti-terror police arrest 2 in Denmark http://dlvr.it/1dfXDk

Press TV: Pakistan tests nuclear-capable missile http://dlvr.it/1dfPVl

AJELive: Syrian troops kill Lebanese man, wound three others, in border area: AFP http://aje.me/kSZ2wl

The Daily Star: Lebanese hostages alive in Syria: Free Syrian Army official http://bit.ly/KBfOkv

Reuters Top News: Iran says sanctions threat jeopardizes nuclear talks http://reut.rs/K8HCjD

The Jakarta Globe: Judgement Day For Philippines' Chief Justice http://bit.ly/K8PhOM

TheIndyWorld: Nato forces kill al-Qa'ida's second-highest ranking leader in Afghanistan http://ind.pn/KCNbne

Guardian World: One bust bank could bring Spain to its knees, warns prime minister http://bit.ly/KnNS5l

Want China Times: Dead man squatting: Taiwan to deport Italian using dead American's passport http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120529000063&cid=1103&MainCatID=0 #crime #Taiwan

Want China Times: Indicators show Taiwan's economy slumping for 6th consecutive month http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120529000058&cid=1102&MainCatID=0 

Press TV: South Korea raises oil imports from Iran: Figures show that South Korea's crude oil imports from Iran increased ... http://bit.ly/KN2bzD

Breaking News: Afghan and ISAF coalition forces confirm that senior al-Qaeda commander Sakhr al-Taifi was killed in an operation on 27 May - NBC News

The Jakarta Globe: Taiwan's Finance Minister Resigns Over Controversial Tax http://bit.ly/KZR04P

Zee News: Lost bumblebee returns to UK: A species of bee known as the ‘bumblebee’, which had disappeared from the Engl... http://bit.ly/KCGPUV

The Jordan Times: Turkey approves indictment of Israeli commanders — report http://ow.ly/bcGPW

Breaking News: Update: USGS down-grade northern Italy earthquake to 5.8 magnitude - @Reuters

Peoples Daily Online: Nyako bans motorcycles as unknown gunmen kill 4 in Adamawa http://fb.me/zImn51Md

MarketWatch: Spanish retail sales tumble close to 10% http://on.mktw.net/K8J2KZ

Dawn Media Group: Assad meets UN envoy Annan on heels of massacre http://dlvr.it/1ddNMP

Press TV: Quebec police arrest 84 protesters http://dlvr.it/1ddN1V

Al Arabiya English: A quake shook north #Italy, after a tremor struck the region earlier this month killing 7 people & destroying 100s of buildings #AlArabiya

Al Jazeera English: Thai woman awaits ruling in royal-insult case http://aje.me/M0NAUs

Guardian World: North Korea reporting a serious drought that could worsen already critical food shortages http://bit.ly/KnAnCO

The Jakarta Globe: Jakarta Election Commission to Issue Final Voter List on June 2 http://bit.ly/KoTMTA

Guardian World: Peru declares state of emergency after two killed in mining protests http://bit.ly/KnAj62

FRANCE 24 English: Mali: Unity plans between Tuaregs and Islamists in North Mali collapse http://f24.my/JKMGX1

AJELive: #Australia has expelled two #Syrian diplomats over the #Houla massacre: AFP http://aje.me/kSZ2wl

The Star: Analysis - Nigeria oil bill waters down its reforms http://dlvr.it/1ddDf8

RT: Italy hit by earthquake magnitude 6.0, 32 miles north-east of Parma #news

Post World News: In Pakistan, failed power schemes show government ineptitude _ and leave a US governor fuming http://wapo.st/KCzPHF

Press TV: Sudan to pull out forces from Abyei http://dlvr.it/1ddB4X

Reuters Top News: China moves to tame microbloggers amid censorship claims http://reut.rs/K8qASO

Zee News: Indian kills wife in Italy for being `westernized`: An Indian migrant killed his pregnant wife because she loved... http://bit.ly/N1Wgq8

Breaking News: The Obama administration plans to arm Italy's fleet of Reaper drone aircraft - @WSJworld http://on.wsj.com/N1SGMN

Zee News: Man held for spying near Ahmadinejad`s helicopter: Iran has arrested more than 40 US and Israeli spies over the ... http://bit.ly/M05Tcr

Zee News: Kazakh cops jailed for attacking protesters: At least 15 people died as police put down a protest by oil workers... http://bit.ly/M05Tcn

Dawn Media Group: Wave of violence calims nine lives in Karachi http://dlvr.it/1dbRX7

Post World News: Peru declares emergency in highland province after 2 killed in anti-mining protest http://wapo.st/M03T3M

Want China Times: China approves two major steel production base projects http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20120529000012&cid=1102&MainCatID=0 #steel #China

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