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Rights Group Says Sudan Reform Needed Before Referendum

Photo: AP Southern Sudanese police provide a security detail ahead of hundreds of marchers during rally for southern independence in Juba (File Photo - 09 Jun 2010) 

US Envoy Launches New Mideast Peace Mission

Photo: AP U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell visits the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and the Gaza Strip, southern Israel, 30 Jun 2010 U.S. President Barack Obama's point man in the Middle East is on a new peace mission.

NATO Forces Repel Taliban Attack on Airbase

Photo: AP Smoke rises outside an airfield used by Afghan and international forces in Jalalabad, east of Kabul, Afghanistan, 30 Jun 2010

US Senate Confirms Petraeus to Lead Afghan War

Photo: AFP US Gen David Petraeus appears before the US Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing to become the head of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan on Capitol Hill, 29 Jun 2010 

India bomb blast hurts eight policemen in Chhattisgarh

The bomb attack comes after an ambush killed 26 police At least eight policemen in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have been wounded by a Maoist bomb, police say. They say that the incident happened in the Bijapur district of the state as they were defusing landmines.

Finland makes broadband a 'legal right'

Finland argues that net access is a fundamental right Finland has become the first country in the world to make broadband a legal right for every citizen. From 1 July every Finn will have the right to access to a 1Mbps (megabit per second) broadband connection.

Merkel candidate Wulff wins presidency on third attempt

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's candidate for president has finally secured victory after a dramatic three rounds of voting. Rebel votes in the ruling centre-right coalition twice deprived Christian Wulff of an outright win against challenger Joachim Gauck.

EU agrees bank bonuses limit deal

EU commissioner Olli Rehn announced the deal The European Union has agreed a deal placing new limits on bankers' bonuses from next year. Under a deal agreed with the European Parliament, bankers will receive no more than 30% of their bonus immediately and in cash, or 20% for larger bonuses.

Israel soldier among arrested 'Hezbollah spies'

Security is tight along the Israel-Lebanon border Israel has arrested a soldier and several civilians suspected of spying for Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and smuggling drugs into Lebanon.

Death penalty for Iran jail abuse

Hundreds of protesters were jailed for taking part in election protests An Iranian military court has sentenced two men to death in connection with the killings of three anti-government protesters, the state news agency said.

War crimes court agrees to call Naomi Campbell

Ms Campbell had previously refused to testify against Charles Taylor A war crimes court has ruled that model Naomi Campbell can be called to testify in a case against former Liberian President Charles Taylor.

World Cup 2010: Nigeria president suspends team

Page last updated at 15:48 GMT, Wednesday, 30 June 2010 16:48 UK E-mail this to a friend Printable version Highlights - Nigeria 2-2 South Korea Nigeria's president has suspended his nation's football team from international competition for two years after a poor showing at the World Cup.

Russian spy suspect missing in Cyprus, say police

Christopher Metsos had been alone at a Cyprus hotel for nearly two weeks One of 11 suspects accused by the US of spying for Russia has gone missing after being freed on bail on Cyprus.

Texas on alert as Hurricane Alex sweeps in

Advertisement Footage from Tampico in Mexico shows heavy surf and flooded streets in Matamoros US President Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency in Texas as Hurricane Alex bears down on the coast with 80mph (130km/h) winds. Alex, which has now strengthened to a category two hurricane, is expected to make landfall near the Texas-Mexico border.

US financial reform passed by House of Representatives

The legislation must now be approved by the US Senate The US House of Representatives has approved a landmark bill designed to overhaul the US financial system.

Sudan frees opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi

Hassan al-Turabi was once a close colleague of President Bashir Sudan has released Islamist opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi, his secretary has said. Mr Turabi has spent a month and a half in detention after authorities arrested him in May and closed his party's newspaper.

Algeria insurgents kill 11 in military convoy ambush

Suspected Islamic militants have killed 11 Algerian paramilitary police in an ambush in the Sahara desert, a security source has said. The assault took place at dawn during a military vehicle patrol in the town of Tinzaouatine, near the border with Mali, local media reported.

Arakans spot in the civilisation of the Embayment:

A survey of specie and foreign dealings M.S.Collis, unitedly with San Shwe Bu. Coins bumped in Arakan Mr Htoon Aung Gyaw, Barrister-at-law and certain other private aggregator of Akyab hold in their ownership over a hundred coins encountered in Arakan. When recently arranged by Mister San Shwe Bu, many of them were seen to be extras, but sixteen belonging to the Maruk-U dynasty ( 1430 to 1784 Advertising ) were distinguishable specimens, bearing the dates and rubrics of xv different Rex of that clip. Furthermore there were a couple of coins belonging to the Wesali dynasty ( 788 to 951 Advert ). I advise in that paper to demonstrate the relationship of these coins to Indian specie as a whole and to utilise them as a papers from which to pull certain general determinations on the history of Arakan. As that history holds ne'er been pent and as the data for the early centuries are spare and controversial, I bank that the inevitable defects of this sum-up will b

Russia plays down US spy arrests

A social network image said to be of suspect Anna Chapman Moscow has played down the arrest of alleged Russian spies in the US, saying the issue would "not negatively affect relations".

Israel 'to expand' powers of Gaza flotilla inquiry

Panel chief Yaakov Tirkel wants greater powers for his investigation Israel is ready to expand the powers of an investigation panel into its deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said.

Taiwan weighs up historic China trade deal

By Cindy Sui BBC News, Taipei There is concern in Taiwan over the influx of cheaper Chinese goods Standing in a plaza with thousands of other protesters, 50-year-old Chang Fu-meng couldn't think of anything more important to do on a Saturday.

South Korean star Park Yong-Ha found dead

Mr Park had been nursing his terminally ill 62-year-old father A popular South Korean actor and singer has been found dead at his home after an apparent suicide, police said.

Film of Barack Obama's childhood in Indonesia debuts

The film's cast is made up of little-known Indonesian actors The premiere of a film about Barack Obama's life as a child in Indonesia is taking place in the capital Jakarta.

Taliban attack Nato base in Afghanistan

Insurgents have attacked Nato forces in eastern Afghanistan. Several attackers were killed in the Taliban attack on a base at an airfield outside Jalalabad, near the border with Pakistan. Gunmen set off a car bomb and fired rocket-propelled grenades, wounding two soldiers, Nato said.

Spain 1-0 Portugal

By Chris Bevan, Cape Town European champions Spain survived a stern test from Portugal to book their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup through David Villa's goal . Two years to the day since they beat Germany to triumph at Euro 2008, Vicente del Bosque's side showed their slick brand of passing football is still just as effective by edging out their well-drilled Iberian rivals.

Maoists rebels kill 26 policemen in central India

At least 26 policemen have been killed in a Maoist attack in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police have told the BBC. Continue reading the main story Profile: India's Maoist rebels Those killed in the latest attack were members of the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Rare 'white' elephant captured in Burma

White elephants are in fact usually more reddish-brown in colour A rare "white elephant", a traditional symbol of good fortune and power in south-east Asia, has been captured in Burma, state media reports.

Google in 'new approach' on China

Advertisement Google's Peter Barron: "We want to maintain a presence in China" Google has announced a "new approach" in its ongoing battle with China over censorship. Until recently, the firm automatically redirected Chinese users to its unfiltered search site in Hong Kong to get round censorship issues.

Guatemala government rejects gangs' prison demands

The body was found in front of a radio station The Guatemalan government says the latest in a series of gruesome murders will not make it give in to demands by gangs to loosen prison rules.

Putin hopes US spying claims 'won't harm ties'

The FBI claims the spy ring had been operating for more than a decade Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says he hopes a series of arrests over an alleged spy ring in the US will not harm US-Russian relations.

Gen Petraeus tells senators Afghan fighting may worsen

The man chosen to take charge of the US military in Afghanistan, Gen David Petraeus, has warned of an escalation of violence in the coming months. "The going inevitably gets tougher before it gets easier," he told the Senate Armed Services Committee, which backed his nomination to lead the war.

White Elephant Captured in Arakan

By Khaing Khaing Zan ---------------------------- Maungdaw: Burmese authorities captured a rare white elephant on Sunday in the deep forest of the Mayu Range in Maungdaw Township on the western Burmese border, according to local and official reports.

Burma to Strengthen Pipeline Security Under Chinese Pressure

By Takaloo -------------- Kyaukpru: Burmese military authorities are planning to beef up security for oil and gas pipeline projects on Madae Island in Arakan State due to Chinese pressure, reports a police officer.

UN Denies Bringing Heavy Weapons Into Korean DMZ

Photo: AP A North Korean flag flutters on the top of a 160-meter (533-foot) tower in North Korea near the border village of Panmunjom, (DMZ) that separates the two Koreas (File)

Turkey Bars Israel Military Flight After Gaza Raid

Turkey has closed its airspace to some Israeli military flights following a deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid ship, the Turkish prime minister and officials said Monday.  This  move by Turkish authorities is the latest blow to derailing Israeli-Turkish relations. An Israeli transport plane was refused entry into Turkey's airspace and ordered it to take an alternative route, Turkish officials confirmed Monday.

Ahmadinejad: Iran Will Resume Nuclear Talks in August

Photo: AP Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks with media during his press conference at the presidency in Tehran, 28 June 2010

Obama: World Must Send Clear Message to North Korea

Photo: AP President Barack Obama of the United States speaks during his closing press conference at the G20 summit in Toronto, 27 Jun 2010

US: North Korean Ship Attack Violated Armistice, Not Act of Terrorism

Photo: AP A giant offshore crane salvages the bow section of the South Korean naval ship Cheonan off Baengnyeong Island, South Korea, 24 Apr 2010

Tropical Storm Could Threaten Gulf Oil Cleanup

Photo: AP Satellite photo provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Alex in the Gulf of Mexico, 28 Jun 2010

World Cup 2010: Blatter sorry for disallowed goal

Lampard effort not given Fifa president Sepp Blatter has apologised to the Football Association over Frank Lampard's disallowed goal in England's World Cup defeat by Germany.

US 'Doctor Death' guilty of manslaughter in Australia

Patel worked as a surgeon at a Queensland hospital A US surgeon, dubbed "Doctor Death" by Australian media, has been found guilty of the manslaughter of three patients in his care in Australia.

Sudan to close border with Libya due to Darfur rebels

Darfur rebel leader Khalil Ibrahim is based in Libya Sudan has announced it is closing its border with Libya because Darfur rebels operate in the area. The border is to close on Thursday, 1 July, an interior ministry statement said. Libya said it understood the decision, given the upheaval in Darfur.

Kenya Prime Minister Raila Odinga in hospital

Raila Odinga has been busy campaigning for a new constitution Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been admitted to hospital for exhaustion, his spokesman says.

Budget cuts will mean fewer police, warns senior officer

Critics fear spending cuts will lead to fewer officers on the beat Current police numbers are not "sustainable" in the face of budget cuts, a senior officer will warn later.

Sri Lanka denies deal with 'rump Tamil Tigers'

By Charles Haviland BBC News, Colombo The Tamil Tigers were defeated in May last year Sri Lankan Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has denied reports that the government is forming an "alliance" with the "rump" of the Tamil Tigers.

Damning report on state of Afghan security forces

The report found police absenteeism was widespread The US and its partners have no effective way of monitoring how successfully Afghan forces operate on their own, US auditors say.

Indian army kills 'Kashmir infiltrators'

Hundreds of thousands of troops are based in Kashmir The Indian army says it has killed five militants who were trying to cross the Line of Control which divides Indian- and Pakistani-administered Kashmir.

Lebanon arrests 'Israeli spy' from mobile phone company

Lebanon launched a crackdown on suspected spy networks in April 2009 Lebanon has arrested a man accused of spying for Israel for more than 15 years, the country's Telecommunications Minister Charbel Nahhas has said.

Google in 'new approach' on China

Clicking anywhere on the new page directs users to the Hong Kong site Google has announced a "new approach" in its ongoing battle with China over censorship. Until recently, the firm automatically redirected Chinese users to its unfiltered search site in Hong Kong to get round censorship issues.

Taiwan and China sign landmark trade agreement

The agreement will do away with tariffs on hundreds of products China and Taiwan have signed a historic trade pact, seen as the most significant agreement since civil war split the two governments 60 years ago.

Suspected Russian spies charged in US

Ten alleged members of a Russian spy-ring have been charged in the US with acting as foreign agents. The suspects are accused of posing as ordinary citizens, some living together as couples for years. They were charged with conspiracy to act as unlawful agents of a foreign government, a crime which carries up to five years in prison.

Iran Steps Up Production of Enriched Uranium

Photo: AP In this photo released by the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA), the reactor building of Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant is seen, just outside the port city of Bushehr 750 miles (1245 kilometers) south of the capital Tehran (2009 file photo)

Obama Changes Commanders in Afghanistan, But Strategy Remains the Same

Photo: AP President Barack Obama announces Gen. David Petraeus (r) will replace Gen. Stanley McChrystal as U.S. Commander in Afghanistan, at the White House, 23 June 2010 

Top US Commander in Afghanistan Resigns

Photo: AP President Barack Obama, followed by Gen. David Petraeus, his replacement for Gen. Stanley McChrystal, walks to the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, 23 Jun 2010

Belarus 'clears gas debt with Russia'

Lithuania, Germany and Poland would be worst affected by a supply cut Belarus says it has fully paid off its debts to Gazprom for Russian gas. The announcement came shortly after Russia made a further cut in the gas supply to Belarus in a row over payments, reducing it by 60% in all.

Spanish train kills 12 on tracks near Barcelona

Survivors comforted each other as emergency services came to help A high-speed train passing through a Spanish railway station has struck a group of people crossing the tracks, killing at least 12, officials say. The train was travelling through Castelldefels Playa station near Barcelona when the incident occurred, civil protection officials said.

Iran university reform sparks row in Ahmadinejad camp

President Ahmedinejad wanted to shake up the university board A row has broken out over attempts by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to control Iran's biggest university.