 CBC.ca | International donors pledging $16B in Afghan aid Fox News TOKYO â€" International donors pledged Sunday $16 billion in badly needed development aid for Afghanistan over the next four years when most foreign troops will leave as Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged the international community not to abandon his ... Afghanistan: Hamid Karzai urges support for 'progress' $16 Billion Pledged to Afghanistan, With Conditions Donors offer $16 bln Afghan aid at Tokyo conference |
 Voice of America | Millions Vote in Libya's 'Extraordinary' Elections Voice of America Counting has begun as polls closed across Libya, many Libyans taking to the streets to celebrate even though results may not be announced for days. Voters streamed into polling stations in Tripoli and across Libya Saturday hoping the country's first ... Libyans turn out big, then celebrate historic election Obama hails Libya elections as democratic milestone Libyans celebrate free vote despite violence |
 The Hindu | Libyans turn out big, then celebrate historic election CNN A Libyan woman shows her inked finger after casting her ballot at a polling station in the eastern city of Benghazi during Libya's General National Assembly election on Saturday, July 7. A Libyan woman shows her inked finger after casting her ballot at ... Millions Vote in Libya's 'Extraordinary' Elections Libyans vote in 1st nationwide election in decades but violence underscores ... Libya election: Count under way after historic vote |
 AFP | Putin, in flood zone, demands checks on warnings Reuters * Investigators ordered to check emergency warning efforts * Death toll raised to more than 140-RIA * Flood is first disaster of Putin's new presidency MOSCOW, July 8 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin, who flew to the Black Sea coast on ... 'Wave of water,' torrential rains kill dozens in Russia Russia flash floods: 134 killed in Krasnodar region Russia floods kill at least 105 |
 USA TODAY | Putin, in flood zone, demands checks on warnings Reuters * Investigators ordered to check emergency warning efforts * Death toll raised to more than 140-RIA * Flood is first disaster of Putin's new presidency MOSCOW, July 8 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin, who flew to the Black Sea coast on ... Scores killed in Russia floods Russia floods kill at least 105 Russia flash floods: 134 killed in Krasnodar region |
USA TODAY | Russia floods kill at least 105 Los Angeles Times MOSCOW â€" At least 105 people died when torrential rains tore through southern Russia, flooding tens of thousands of homes and catching sleeping people by surprise, authorities said Saturday. "They ran out in the night with only with the clothes on ... Russia flash floods: 134 killed in Krasnodar region Floods terrorize Europe Shock and anger follow floods in Russia |
 Los Angeles Times | Libyans vote in first free elections in decades Los Angeles Times TRIPOLI, Libya â€" Naima Naggar stood in a Tripoli polling station Saturday, her index finger stained with indelible ink as she voted in Libya's first free elections in decades hoping to heal tribal divisions and bring this battered nation closer to ... Post-Qaddafi Libya Held First National Ballot in Decades High turnout for Libyan election Facts about key parties and political figures in Libya's nationwide election |
 The Associated Press | Libyans hold 1st nationwide vote in decades The Associated Press By MAGGIE MICHAEL, AP â€" 1 minute ago TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) â€" Jubilant Libyans chose a new parliament Saturday in their first nationwide vote in decades, but violence and protests in the restive east underscored the challenges ahead as the oil-rich North ... Joyful Libyans vote in post-Gadhafi era's first election Libyans brave violence to grasp first free vote Facts about key parties in Libya's election |
 Voice of America | China Rejects US Criticism Involving Syria Conflict Voice of America Beijing has rejected criticism by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that China and Russia are hampering efforts to end the Syrian conflict by supporting President Bashar al-Assad. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said Saturday that ... Assad's 'inner circle disintegrating': Sunni general's defection may reflect ... Defection illustrates Syrian rift Syrian's Defection Signals Eroding Support for Assad |
 BBC News | Russia flash floods: 100 killed in Krasnodar region BBC News Flash floods caused by torrential rain have swept the southern Russian Krasnodar region, killing more than 100 people, officials say. The floods, the worst there in living memory struck at night, reportedly without warning. TV pictures showed people ... Floods kill over 100 in southern Russia Heavy Rain in Southern Russia Brings Deadly Flash Floods Over 100 killed in floods, landslides in Russia |
 USA TODAY | US delivers 'powerful commitment' to Afghanistan USA TODAY KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) â€" The US designation Saturday of Afghanistan as its newest "major non-NATO ally" amounts to a political statement of support for the country's long-term stability and solidifies close defense cooperation after American combat ... Donors expected to pledge $16 billion in Afghan aid Afghanistan Designated Major US Ally During Clinton Visit to Kabul Kabul a major ally: US |
 Christian Science Monitor | In Libya election, joy and purple fingers: But also big questions Christian Science Monitor Libya's first election in 60 years began today amid joy and purple fingers. But militia violence, an absence of strong institutions, and a tussle between Federalism and a strong central government, loom large. By Dan Murphy, Staff writer / July 7, ... Party time for unsure Libyan voters Libya elections: polling station raids mar first vote since Gaddafi's death Libyan anti-poll protester shot dead in clash |
 BBC News | Libya election: High turnout in historic vote BBC News They are selecting a temporary assembly which will have the task of picking a cabinet and a prime minister. But voting has been disrupted by unrest in some areas, particularly the east. Officials say 101 of more than 1500 polling stations were unable ... Libyans begin historic vote amid growing unrest Joyful Libyans brave violence to grasp free vote Libya's First Vote After Gadhafi |
 USA TODAY | Libyans vote in first election after Gadhafi USA TODAY TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) â€" Jubilant Libyans marked a major step toward democracy after decades of erratic one-man rule, voting Saturday in the first parliamentary election after last year's overthrow and killing of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Joyful Libyans brave violence to grasp free vote Libyans Vote in First Election in More Than 40 Years AP PHOTOS: First Libyan election after Gadhafi |
 New York Times | Libyans Vote in First Election in More Than 40 Years New York Times BENGHAZI, Libya â€" Libyans voted on Saturday in their first election in more than 40 years, in some places braving sporadic gunfire and threats of violence in their determination to conceive a new nation after the overthrow of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi. Libyans Flock to Polls in First Post-Gadhafi Vote Libyans vote in 1st post-Qaddafi election Libyans Hold Emotional Multi-Party Election, First in 60 Years |
The Hindu | Libyans Flock to Polls in First Post-Gadhafi Vote Wall Street Journal By MARGARET COKER TRIPOLIâ€"Libyans streamed to the polls amid a celebratory atmosphere for their first chance to steer their country's political future since Moammar Gadhafi seized power in 1969â€"and since the popular uprising that ousted the dictator ... Libyans Hold Emotional Multi-Party Election, First in 60 Years Libyans vote in 1st post-Qaddafi election Protests and tears of joy mark free Libyan poll |
 The Hindu | London police make 7th arrest in terrorism probe Reuters | LONDON, July 7 (Reuters) - Police investigating a potential terrorist attack said they had arrested a seventh person, a 22-year-old woman, in east London on Saturday. Police are on high alert ahead of the London Olympics but said the latest arrest ... Another arrest in British anti-terrorism operation London police make 7th arrest in counter-terror operation 7th person arrested in British terrorism probe |
The Hindu | Another arrest in British anti-terrorism operation ABC Online Police in London have arrested a 22-year-old woman on suspicion of terrorism in relation to an operation that saw six people detained on Thursday. Officers from Scotland Yard's counter-terrorism command made the arrest following an early morning raid ... London police make 7th arrest in counter-terror operation 7th person arrested in British terrorism probe Seventh arrest in London anti-terror raids |
 Voice of America | Libyans Cast Ballots in Historic Election Voice of America Libyans are going to the polls in the country's first multi-party elections in 60 years. Voters on Saturday are choosing candidates for a 200-seat National Assembly. The assembly will form a temporary government and draft a constitution, ahead of full ... Protests and tears of joy as Libyans rush to vote Libyans vote in 1st parliamentary election since Gadhafi's ouster amid fears ... Libya divided by anger, joy as crowds rush to vote |
The Hindu | Fears mix with tears of joy as Libyans rush to vote Reuters By Marie-Louise Gumuchian and Hadeel Al Shalchi | TRIPOLI/BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Libyans, some with tears of joy in their eyes, queued to vote in their first free national election in 60 years on Saturday, a poll designed to shake off the legacy of ... Libyans vote in 1st parliamentary election since Gadhafi's ouster amid fears ... Libya: voters cast ballots in first election for 60 years Libyans vote in 1st election after Gadhafi |
 Voice of America | Afghanistan Designated Major US Ally Voice of America US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Kabul Saturday on a previously unannounced drop-in on her way to Tokyo for an international donor conference for Afghanistan. Secretary Clinton's stop in Kabul follows Wednesday's formal start of the ... US Names Afghanistan Major Non-NATO Ally US Grants Special Ally Status to Afghanistan US gives ally Afghanistan special security status |
The Hindu | Fears mix with tears of joy as Libyans rush to vote Reuters By Marie-Louise Gumuchian and Hadeel Al Shalchi | TRIPOLI/BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Libyans, some with tears of joy in their eyes, queued to vote in their first free national election in 60 years on Saturday, a poll designed to shake off the legacy of ... Libyans vote in first post-Qaddafi election amid fears of violence Libyans Vote in 1st Election After Gadhafi Libyans head to polls in first post-Gadhafi election amid tensions |
 New York Times | US Grants Special Ally Status to Afghanistan New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan â€" The United States declared Afghanistan a major, non-NATO ally on Saturday with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton personally delivering the news of Afghanistan's entry into a club that includes Israel, Japan, Pakistan and ... US gives ally Afghanistan special security status US declares Afghanistan major non-NATO ally Clinton Makes Surprise Visit to Afghanistan |
