 Wall Street Journal | Myanmar Clashes Spur Web Use, Crackdown Wall Street Journal By JAMES HOOKWAY YANGON, Myanmarâ€"An outbreak of sectarian violence in western Myanmar is helping nudge this once-reclusive country further into the Internet age as people take to the Web to condemn the clashes and help organize street protests of their ... Strife-hit Myanmar state under emergency rule Myanmar Declares Emergency to Contain Buddhist-Muslim Riots Western Burma declares emergency rule |
 Moneycontrol.com | Spain relieved, angry over humiliating bank rescue BusinessWeek Spain's grinding economic misery will get worse this year, despite the country's request for a European financial lifeline of up to (EURO)100 billion ($125 billion) to save its banks, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Sunday. Asian Shares, Euro Climb on Spanish Bank Bailout Markets and euro jump on Spanish bank rescue Stock markets and euro cheer Spanish bank bailout |
 BBC News | Burma violence: Tension high in Rakhine state BBC News Tension is high in Burma's western Rakhine state after President Thein Sein imposed a state of emergency. A spate of violence involving Buddhists and Muslims in the past week has left seven people dead and hundreds of properties damaged in the area. Muslim, Buddhist mob violence threatens new Myanmar image Fighting breaks out between Muslim and Buddhist groups in northwest Myanmar Muslim-Buddhist Clashes in Burma Kill 7 |
 New York Times | Candidates in Mexico Signal a New Tack in the Drug War New York Times MEXICO CITY â€" The top three contenders for Mexico's presidency have all promised a major shift in the country's drug war strategy, placing a higher priority on reducing the violence in Mexico than on using arrests and seizures to block the flow of ... Mexico ruling party candidate on attack in debate Crowds in Mexico protest against leading presidential candidate Trailing ruling party candidate goes on attack in Mexico's final presidential ... |
 New York Times | Syrian Forces Shell Cities as Opposition Picks Leader New York Times ISTANBUL â€" Syrian government forces shelled rebel strongholds across the country on Sunday, opponents of the government said, while the main opposition group in exile, the Syrian National Council, chose a new leader. The shelling struck at targets in ... Chief Syrian opposition body elects new leader Syrian opposition elects Kurd to top role Syrian Opposition Group Elects New Leader, More Deaths Reported |
 The Guardian | France's Hollande in strong parliament position Reuters * President Hollande set for solid Socialist parliament majority * Socialist Party urges high turnout for June 17 vote runoff * Prospect of sound majority comforts Hollande in euro crisis By Catherine Bremer PARIS, June 11 (Reuters) - French President ... Hollande's leftists ahead in parliamentary vote French Socialists on course to score absolute majority in parliament |
The Guardian | French Socialists on course to score absolute majority in parliament The Guardian The left has scored well in the first round of French parliamentary elections, leaving the Socialist party within reach of an absolute majority that would give François Hollande, the president, a free hand in his approach to dealing with the economic ... Hollande on course for assembly win Hollande's leftists ahead in parliamentary vote |
 CTV.ca | Syrian troops shell rebel-held cities; 38 killed CTV.ca AP BEIRUT â€" Syria's main opposition group on Sunday picked a secular Kurd as its new leader after criticism that the former head was too autocratic and the group was becoming dominated by Islamists. The opposition, hobbled by disorganization and ... Syria army kills 35 in Homs as attacks intensify Syria's dead are victims of the new Cold War New Syrian opposition leader urges decisive UN action |
 CTV.ca | Myanmar Violence Spurs Web Protests, Crackdown Wall Street Journal By JAMES HOOKWAY YANGON, Myanmarâ€"An outbreak of sectarian violence in western Myanmar is helping nudge this once-reclusive country further into the Internet age as people take to the Web to condemn the clashes and help organize street protests of their ... State of emergency declared for western Burma Riot-hit western Burma province in state of emergency Myanmar Declares State of Emergency in Western State After Sectarian Clashes |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Nigerian churches targeted in Sunday attacks Telegraph.co.uk Suspected Islamist militants launched two separate attacks on churches in northern Nigeria on Sunday, killing several people. By Mike Pflanz, Nairobi Five gunmen sprayed bullets into crowds of worshippers waiting for the start of a Sunday service at a ... Nigerian churches targeted in deadly attacks Attacks strike Nigeria churches, kill at least 6 Attacks on Nigerian churches kill six |
 Globe and Mail | Syrian opposition group picks new leader as government forces continue shelling Fox News BEIRUT â€" Syria's main opposition group on Sunday picked a secular Kurd as its new leader after criticism that the former head was too autocratic and the group was becoming dominated by Islamists. The opposition, hobbled by disorganization and ... New Syrian opposition leader urges decisive UN action New Syrian Opposition Leader Reaches Out to Other Groups Chief Syrian opposition body elects new leader |
 BBC News | French election: Socialists and allies 'set for win' BBC News President Francois Hollande's Socialist and their allies are on course for a majority following the first round of voting in France's legislative elections, exit polls suggest. The Socialists appear tied with the right-wing UMP party on about 35% of ... French left seen winning parliament control Socialists, conservatives close in French election Hollande on track for Assembly majority |
 The Guardian | Syrian forces bombard opposition strongholds in Homs The Guardian Syrian government forces have renewed their efforts to impose control in Homs province, killing at least 35 people in one of the biggest bombardments since a failed UN-mandated ceasefire in April, opposition activists said. The army used artillery, ... Syria's Sieda Calls on UN to Use Force to Protect Civilians Syrian Opposition Group Elects New Leader, More Deaths Reported Syrian troops renew shelling of Homs; 38 killed |
 Deutsche Welle | Assad forces renew Homs assault Reuters By Khaled Yacoub Oweis | AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces have renewed efforts to impose control in Homs province, killing at least 35 people in one of the biggest bombardments since a failed UN-mandated ceasefire in April, ... Syria: rebels gain ground near Deraa as bombardment continues across the country Rebels' rise a threat to Syrian army Syria violence kills 12; revolt toll tops 14100 |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Mubarak's condition worsens Financial Times By Heba Saleh in Cairo Security officials in Egypt say the health of Hosni Mubarak, the ousted president, has deteriorated sharply over the past week since he was sentenced to life for failing to prevent the killing of hundreds of protesters who rose ... Official: Mubarak slipping in and out of consciousness Egyptians in UAE pick Mursi as President Egypt's Mubarak in critical condition: report |
 CTV.ca | Syria violence kills 12; revolt toll tops 14100 Hindustan Times Violence in Syria killed at least 12 people on Sunday bringing the death toll since the start of the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad's regime to more than 14100, a monitoring group said. Those killed since March last year comprised 9862 ... Rebels' rise a threat to Syrian army Syria conflict like Bosnia in 1990s, UK minister says Syrian forces bombard rebels near Latakia |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Rebels' rise a threat to Syrian army Sydney Morning Herald AN INCREASINGLY effective Syrian rebel force has been gaining ground in recent weeks, stepping up its attacks on government troops and expanding the area under its control even as world attention has been focused on pressuring Syrian President Bashar ... Syria violence kills 12; revolt toll tops 14100 Syrian troops renew shelling of Homs; 38 killed Armed men set forests ablaze in northern Syrian town |
 Wall Street Journal | Vote to Give First Indication of Hollande's Support Wall Street Journal By GABRIELE PARUSSINI PARISâ€"French voters headed to polling stations Sunday in the first round of a legislative election that will reveal how much power Socialist President François Hollande can bank on to push through his agenda. France goes to the polls as François Hollande hopes for a parliamentary majority France Votes in Parliamentary Election France votes for lower house; left wing favored |
 Voice of America | France Votes in Parliamentary Election Voice of America The first round of parliamentary elections began in France Sunday, where polls show that leftist parties could gain a slim majority of the 577 seats in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament But, it is not clear whether the Socialists and ... Vote to Reveal Hollande's Support Polls open in French legislative elections Parliamentary poll in France, a month after the presidential race |
 The Associated Press | Polls open in French legislative elections The Associated Press PARIS (AP) â€" French voters choose lawmakers for the lower house of parliament Sunday, in a poll that will determine whether new President Francois Hollande's Socialists or rival conservatives control the government. The elections, followed by runoffs a ... French voters decide whether Hollande's Socialist Party gets majority Left favourites as France votes for new parliament Polls open in French election |
 USA TODAY | Activists: Syrian Troops Kill 52 Civilians in Saturday Attacks Voice of America (blog) Syrian activists say government forces killed at least 52 civilians in attacks across the country Saturday, as Syria's main exiled opposition group elected a Kurdish academic to try to unify the movement after months of infighting. Shelling kills 18 in cradle of Syrian uprising Intense shelling of southern Syrian city kills 17 Russia backs Assad's departure 'if that is what Syrians want' |
 Voice of America | Activists: Syrian Troops Kill 52 Civilians in Saturday Attacks Voice of America Syrian activists say government forces killed at least 52 civilians in attacks across the country Saturday, as Syria's main exiled opposition group met in neighboring Turkey to pick a new leader to unify the movement. The London-based Syrian ... Russia repeats opposition to Syria intervention Russia 'shuns Syria intervention' Syrian opposition group elects new leader |
 Los Angeles Times | Left favorites as France votes on new parliament Reuters By Brian Love | PARIS (Reuters) - France voted on Sunday in the first round of an election tipped to give the left control of parliament and consolidate President Francois Hollande's grip on power as he seeks to ease the pain of a debt crisis in Europe ... French voters head to polls in 1st round of parliamentary voting Hollande tipped to cement Socialist power in France vote Polls open in French legislative elections |
Los Angeles Times | French voters head to polls in 1st round of parliamentary voting Washington Post PARIS â€" Polls are open in France where voting for the lower house of parliament begins that will determine whether new President Francois Hollande can push his tax-the-rich, down-with-austerity agenda. The Sunday elections, followed by runoffs a week ... Hollande tipped to cement Socialist power in France vote Polls open in French legislative elections |
