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Kofi Annan, Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States on the Syrian Crisis, meets with Nabil El Araby, Secretary General, League of Arab States, at UN Geneva.

Peace Photos Syria UN Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011–present)

The Daily Telegraph
Syria: Kofi Annan warns that peace plan will not be available 'forever'
Fri 1 Jun 2012
Kofi Annan gave warning that his peace plan for Syria would not be available "forever" after the massacre of another 12 people was disclosed. Yet Mr Annan candidly admitted that the UN Security... (photo: UN / Fabrice Arlo)

President Barack Obama speaks to supporters at a campaign rally in Miami Monday, June 13, 2011 where he launched his bid for reelection in Florida. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Election Obama Photos US Wikipedia: Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2012

The Daily Telegraph
Barack Obama re-election hopes hit by rise in unemployment
Fri 1 Jun 2012
President Barack Obama's reelection campaign has been hit by a poor new economic report that said American employers created just 69,000 jobs in May, the fewest in a year, and the unemployment rate... (photo: AP / J Pat Carter)

A BJP Delegation of leaders led by former president Rajnath Singh being welcomed by the local BJP Activists After they arrived in Srinagar on Friday on 01, June 2012.

Zeenews Fri 1 Jun 2012
‘BJP has not entirely rejected JK interlocutors' report'
Srinagar: Former BJP President Rajnath Singh on Friday said his party "did not entirely reject" the report of the Centre's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir, but maintained that there were certain... (photo: WN / Imran Nissar)
Kashmir Leader Photos Politics Wikipedia: Kashmir

German army soldiers serving in the NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo guard a bridge near the town of Zvecan, Kosovo, Friday, June 1, 2012.

Al Jazeera Fri 1 Jun 2012
Northern Kosovo tense after clashes
NATO-led peacekeepers have clashed with angry protesters in the north of Kosovo over a dispute regarding roadblocks that had been erected in the tense region. At least three rioters and two alliance... (photo: AP / Zveki)
Kosovo Nato Peace Photos Wikipedia: Kosovo

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III salutes as he arrives to lead the 26th anniversary celebration of the peaceful People Power revolution at the historic avenue known as EDSA at suburban Quezon city, northeast of Manila, Saturday Feb. 25, 2012. The People Power revolution ousted the 20-year-rule of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos and helped install Aquino's late mother Corazon "Cory" Aquino to the presidency. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)

Gulf News Fri 1 Jun 2012
Obama invites Philippine president to US
Manila: President Benigno Aquino is due to visit the United States from June 6 to 8 upon the invitation of US President Barack Obama, the foreign affairs department... (photo: AP / Bullit Marquez)
Business Philippines Photos Politics Wikipedia: Benigno Aquino III

Shops are closed on the main road in the city of India because of Bharat Bandh

DNA India Fri 1 Jun 2012
Bharat Bandh: Strike cost Gujarat Rs1,600 crore
To avenge hike in petrol prices that burned holes in people's pockets, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Leftist parties' 'Bharat Bandh' on Thursday left Gujarat... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Fuel Gujarat India Photos Wikipedia: Bandh

DNA India Fri 1 Jun 2012
Deep seat port to be set up at Sagar Island: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today announced a roadmap for the development of Sagar Island, where Gangasagar Mela is held, and the Sunderbans, saying one of... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
Development India Photos West Bengal Wikipedia: Sagar Island

WorldNews.com Fri 1 Jun 2012
UNSC: Tired, Out of Step, AND Undemocratic?
Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas Darling When Amnesty International (AI) announced that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was suffering a failure of... (photo: AP)
Democracy Human Rights Photos UN Wikipedia: United Nations Security Council

leafy green vegetables - spinach and methi in vegetable market

The Hindu Fri 1 Jun 2012
Vegetable prices show signs of easing
Vegetable prices appear to be softening despite the price of a couple of items continuing to rule high on cues of a shortage of supplies. On Thursday, the costlier items... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
India Inflation Photos Vegetable Wikipedia: Vegetable

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Politics

	Google adds feature to help users in China avoid disruption from Internet filters The Washington Post
	Nothing will be brushed under carpet: Gen. Singh on army-linked controversies Newstrack India
	Nothing will be brushed under the carpet: Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh The Times of India
	Suu Kyi calls for 'healthy skepticism' on Myanmar New Straits/Business Times

Business

	Korean, Japanese automakers post solid May sales The Guardian
	All Eyes On US Data Amid Signs Of Growth Slump In Asia, Europe The Street
	UPDATE 1-Korean, Japanese automakers post solid May sales Reuters
	Maruti Suzuki sales down 5 per cent in May The Times of India

Terrorism

	Panetta to stress commitment to Asia-Pacific Newsvine
	Syria: Hillary Clinton says Russian policy risks civil war The Daily Telegraph
	Kashmir militants give up fight and head home BBC News
	Know your Army Chief General Bikram Singh IBN Live

Ivory Coast's captain Didier Drogba, left, and Gervinho celebrate after Drogba scored against Equatorial Guinea in their African Cup of Nations quarter-final match at Malabo Stadium in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.

Shenhua need Drogba more than ever as club owner Zhu starts alongside Anelka in friendly

A building under construction rises up between others Thursday, May 31, 2012 in Manila Philippines.

Philippine economy posts 6.4 pct growth amid fears of fallout from Eurozone crisis

A candlelit vigil being held at the main square of Mcleod Ganj town of Dharamshala, India, on Thursday evening, April 19, 2012, to pay respect and prayers to the two young Tibetans who died on April 19th in their self-immolations in Tibet to China's rule and repressions.

China cracks down after Tibetan self-immolations

Jurors Are the Prize as ‘Good Morning America’ a The New York Times
Book Review Podcast: ‘Animal House,’ Dylan, Spri The New York Times
Mitt Romney warns China economy could falter 'at any point' The Times of India
China Looks Beyond Mugabe All Africa
5.0 magnitude quake hits north western China Zeenews
LME asks suitors to resubmit takeover bids The Guardian
Global share prices tumble as eurozone panic spreads The Guardian
Beam me up Stratford: the futuristic ceremonial costumes to The Daily Mail
Questions about China’s currency exacerbate tensions The Examiner
As Lock-Up Expires, Groupon’s Shares Plunge The New York Times
Skepticism Greets Google’s Attempt to Deal With Censor The New York Times
Analysis: Economic worry tightens CEOs' grip on spending Chicago Tribune
Rajat Gupta’s Wealth in Spotlight at Trial The New York Times
Children celebrate their international day around the world BBC News
Hiring plunges in May, April revised down Kansas City Star
UPDATE: EXFO (EXFO) Cuts Q3 Outlook; Says End-Markets Laggin StreetInsider
METALS-Copper hits 2012 low after bearish economic news Reuters
Weak jobs report, more layoffs from companies touted as 'job The Examiner
Sex-Selection Flim Flam The New York Times
Green-Tinted Housing Project to Open in South Bronx on Monda The New York Times

indian currency - rupee

Rupee gains 54 paise; claws back to 55-level Vs dollar

Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee along with Shah Rukh Khan, owner of IPL cricket and captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, Gautam Gamvir and actress Juhi Chawla hold up the IPL Twenty20 champion's trophy cut the cake during celebrations in front of the Writers Building in Kolkata on May 29, 2012.

KKR has to listen to bad things because of me, says Shahrukh Khan

Cars are parked nearer because of minimum space for parking - India

Maximum City, minimum parking slot

From Vogue US to Vogue India, All 19 of Vogue‘s &#8216 Fashionista
Government springs into action to monitor speedy implementat The Times of India
BJP leader Jaswant Singh now bats for an NDA PM The Times of India
Participatory notes' share in total FII investments slumps t The Times of India
Rare Dugong population is on decline The Times of India
UP Police chief, home secretary to review law and Zeenews
CWG graft: Hearing against Dikshit deferred Zeenews
'Can't arrest rupee fall if driven by weak fundamentals' The Hindu
'$500 b export target looks difficult to hit' The Hindu
Car makers post lacklustre sales in May The Hindu
Fitch downgrades credit outlook for Indian Bank to negative The Hindu
Industry sends SOS to Centre The Hindu
2,683 FIRs on J&K unmarked graves DNA India
Government to close down 350 unrecognised schools in Hyderab The Times of India
Ishrat special investigation team star now under investigati The Times of India
Gattu on a new high Deccan Chronicle
Naveen cracks down on dissidents; suspends Pyari Zeenews
Faltering growth The Hindu
Kashmir's new all-India elite The Hindu
Nine-year low The Hindu

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his party loyalists in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Turkey PM Erdogan sparks row over abortion

File - Turkey's President Abdullah Gul, left, and Chief of Staff Gen. Isik Kosaner, front center, watch the Youth and Sports Day celebrations in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, May 19, 2011.

President Gül’s May 19 message

Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul hosted the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final

Istanbul says it retains 2020 Olympic backing

Turkey tells U.N. and aid donors to move to Somalia Daily Press
Turkish pianist charged with insulting Islam Yahoo Music
Atheist Turkish pianist Say to face jail: lawyer France24
Turkish companies to exhibit products in Havana Granma Internacional
Turkish delight The Hindu
Turkish pianist charged with insulting Muslim values Reuters
Turkish pianist Fazil Say charged over Islam 'insult' The Independent
TRNC news headlines, 1 June 2012 Turkish Press
Turkey tells U.N., aid donors to move to Somalia The Star
Fazil Say, Turkish Pianist, Charged With Insulting Islam Huffington Post
Prime Minister of Somalia Speech At Istanbul Conference II All Africa
Istanbul to host World Halal Council Turkish Press
Victims of Mavi Marmara raid commemorated Turkish Press
Partners forum for UN Alliance of Civilizations begins Turkish Press
Davutoglu appears at a broadcast, touching upon Syria Turkish Press
International leaders hosted by Erdogan Turkish Press
Somalia’s future on the table at Istanbul conference Turkish Press
Turkey and Tatarstan join forces Turkish Press
Internationally known Turkish pianist is charged with insult The Washington Post
GREEK NEO-NAZIS: “Istanbul Is Greek And Will Remain Greek,” Business Insider

File - A Somali refugee, inside his tent, in Malkadiida, Ethiopia, 25 August, 2011. With drought and famine ravaging their home country, thousands of Somalis have taken up residence in refugee camps across the border.

UN report predicts increase in world's displaced

Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki walks onstage prior to speaking at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011.

Iraq's PM warns Arab states may face 'water war'

Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, waves before addressing an audience during a campaign event, in Warwick, R.I., Wednesday, April 11, 2012.

Romney promises world's strongest military

U.S. asks Iraq to extradite Hezbollah suspect Hartford Courant
Bilderberg 2012: bigger and badder and better than ever The Guardian
Iraq attacks kill four: officials France24
U.S. must decide Iranian group's fate in four months Daily Press
Three dead in Iraq attacks Independent online (SA)
Jubilee weekend: a time to celebrate the joys of multicultur The Guardian
Foreign airlines see growth opportunities in India, says CAP The Hindu
Bodies of Kurds killed in Saddam era returned Al Jazeera
Officials: Shooting, bomb attack kill 2 in Iraq Herald Tribune
Lukoil Receives Right To Explore Block 10 Project in Iraq Rig Zone
Officials: Drive-by shooting, roadside bomb kill 2 in Iraqi Star Tribune
>Officials: Shooting, bomb attack kill 2 in Iraq Seattle Post
Zico, Brazil soccer great, aims Iraq at 2014 World Cup in un CNN
The Quest for Independence Huffington Post
Sharia History: A Timeline of 1,400 Years of Islamic Jurispr Huffington Post
Baghdad explosions kill 17 The Columbus Dispatch
Iraq energy auction ‘disappointing’ Middle East Online
University of Missouri engineering professors to help train Daily Press
Watch out - the deer now have guns! The Guardian
Iraq's global oil plans and local power cuts Al Jazeera

Chairman of the Iran's Experts Assembly Hashemi Rafsanjani, during a seasonal meeting of the assembly, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 8, 2011. State television says former President Hashemi Rafsanjani has lost his position as the head of the Experts Assembly, a powerful clerical body charged with choosing or dismissing Iran's supreme leader.

Iran ex-president's whispered comment on nuclear talks

Former NBA great Patrick Ewing, center, waves during Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball game between Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, Thursday, June 7, 2007. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) (js1)

Jordan tells Ewing he won't be coach

Computer virus snooping on Iran, other Middle East users

Computer virus snooping on Iran, other Middle East users

'Obama Secretly Ordered Cyber Attacks On Iran' Peace FM Online
Readers give thumbs-up for new Gulf News Berliner format Gulf News
New Gulf News Berliner format is a big hit Gulf News
'US, Israel behind cyber attack on Iran's nuke project' Zeenews
What exactly does the law say about dressing indecently in t Gulf News
US, Israel behind cyberattack on Iran's nuke project: report The Siasat Daily
US says Iran must show action by Moscow talks The Guardian
Obama 'sped up' Iran cyberattacks Irish Times
Massive cyber attack on Iran came from U.S., report says The Los Angeles Times
Obama ordered cyber-attacks on Iran's nuclear programme but The Daily Mail
Jordan helps Goodwill more than double revenue The Business Review
Tehran moves to enforce ban on âWesternâ neckties Taipei Times
Man accused of torturing daughter, 8, to death in Dubai Gulf News
Euro 2012: England captain Steven Gerrard backs Jordan Hende The Daily Telegraph
Milwaukee author Jordan Hart releases "Steel Rainbow" The Examiner
Gulf News opens state-of-the-art printing plant in DIP Gulf News
UK sailor missing in Dubai Herald Tribune
British Navy sailor missing in Dubai France24
Saudi ghost-hunters raid ‘haunted’ Riyadh hospital Gulf News
Four burn to death in Oman crash Gulf News

Air India planes are seen at the international airport in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, May 25, 2010.

Air India strike continues, losses mount to Rs 330 crore

American Airlines jets rest near the terminal Friday afternoon, April 11, 2008 at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

American Airlines will resume flights from New York's JFK Airport to Tokyo's Haneda Airport

Japanese yen - US dollar - Currencies

Yen hits multi-month highs against euro, dollar

U.S. fund sells most of its stake in Olympus: Nikkei Reuters
Tepco considers buying North American shale gas: Nikkei Reuters
Sea Shepherd's Paul Watson Confident Germany Won't Send Him Treehugger
UPDATE 1-Tepco considers buying North American shale gas-Nik Reuters
>Video: Lord of the Rings, DC Heroes Get Lego-fied Wired News
Jobs Report Puts World On Recession Watch Huffington Post
The F Residence by Edward Suzuki is a Stunning Green Oasis F Inhabitat
The XX Announce New Album, 'Coexist' Billboard
Sales of GM's Volt tops 7,000 Detroit news
Japan Moves Closer to Restart of Nuclear Plant Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
>Gacha Watch: Player Spending Still Steady on Japan Social G Wired News
The BRIC Currency Swap Proposal Is A Global Game Changer Business Insider
The xx Coexist Details Stereogum
Ivanovic and Radwanska frozen out early The Guardian
Demi Moore And Ashton Kutcher Still Haven't Filed For Divorc Huffington Post
Nicki Minaj denies dancers' involvement in murder Celebrity Café
FOREX-Dollar falls versus yen, euro after jobs data Reuters
Cup of coffee - want a cat with that? Independent online (SA)
Renesas investors wary over restructuring plan Reuters
NHL star Lidstrom hangs up skates Japan Times

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