 CBC.ca | Annan arrives in Damascus, Syria tests missiles Reuters India By Oliver Holmes | BEIRUT (Reuters) - Kofi Annan is due to hold talks on Monday with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who said US political support for "terrorists" was hindering the peace envoy's plan to end 16 months of bloodshed. Syria: UN envoy Kofi Annan to hold talks with Assad Over 30000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon: UN Assad: US trying to destabilize Syria |
 BBC News | Syria: UN envoy Kofi Annan to hold talks with Assad BBC News The UN and Arab League's envoy to Syria, Kofi Annan, is due to meet President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus for talks on his six-point peace plan. The meeting comes after Mr Annan acknowledged that the plan has so far failed to end the violence. Assad: US trying to destabilize Syria Over 30000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon: UN Annan in Syria for Talks With Assad |
 Los Angeles Times | Afghanistan blast kills 6 US troops Los Angeles Times KABUL, Afghanistan â€" In what was an extraordinarily violent day even by Afghan standards, separate incidents on Sunday killed seven Western troops, including six Americans who died in a single blast, along with five Afghan police officers and at least ... Six US soldiers killed in roadside attacks in Afghanistan amid one of ... In Video of Execution, Reign of Taliban Recalled 6 US soldiers killed in roadside bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan |
 Voice of America | Islamic Scholar See Tensions in Egypt on the Rise Voice of America An Islamic scholar has warned Egyptians will soon witness a series of confrontations between President Mohammed Morsi and the Military Council after the new leader ordered the dissolved Islamist-led parliament to reconvene. Tawfik Hamid, senior fellow ... Egypt: President Orders Dissolved Parliament... Egypt president orders parliament back Egypt's President Orders Return of Parliament |
 Globe and Mail | Assad: US trying to destabilize Syria CNN (CNN) -- Syria's president on Sunday accused the United States of trying to destabilize Syria by providing political support to rebels fighting the regime. Bashar al-Assad also said a months-old peace plan aimed at ending the violence has not failed, ... Syria's fighting spills into Lebanon, five killed Annan returns to Syria to continue peace talks Annan in Syria for Talks With Assad |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Egypt's President Orders Return of Parliament New York Times CAIRO â€" President Mohamed Morsi of Egypt on Sunday unexpectedly ordered the country's Islamist-led Parliament to reconvene, challenging earlier decisions by Egypt's most powerful generals and judges to dissolve the legislative body. Egypt's President Backs Parliament Egypt's Morsi makes bid to reinstate Islamist parliament Egypt's president reconvenes dissolved parliament |
 New York Times | Coalition Led by Pro-Western Official Claims Lead in Libya New York Times BENGHAZI, Libya â€" A coalition led by a Western-educated political scientist appeared on Sunday to be beating Islamist parties in Libya's first election of the post-Qaddafi era, standing apart from an overwhelming Islamist wave sweeping across ... Libya's Liberals Seem to Have Edge Over Islamists in Vote Former wartime PM calls for grand coalition after Libyan election Liberal Libyan party claims lead in elections |
 USA TODAY | Egypt's President Orders Return of Parliament Wall Street Journal By MATT BRADLEY CAIROâ€"Egypt's new president moved Sunday to reconvene a parliament that was dissolved last month, according to Egyptian state media, in what amounts to the president's most aggressive assault yet against the lingering power of the ... Egypt: President Orders Dissolved Parliament Back Egypt's President Reconvenes Dissolved Parliament Egypt's president orders dissolved parliament back |
 CBC.ca | Egypt: President orders dissolved parliament back The Associated Press By HAMZA HENDAWI, AP â€" 1 minute ago CAIRO (AP) â€" Egypt's Islamist president fired the first volley in his war with the powerful generals on Sunday, calling on the Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene in defiance of a military decree dissolving ... Egypt president recalls parliament, generals meet Egypt: Morsi Orders Dissolved Parliament Back Egyptian president recalls parliament |
Telegraph.co.uk | Egypt's new president challenges military leaders on parliament Los Angeles Times CAIRO -- Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi challenged the nation's military leaders Sunday by calling for parliament to reconvene, weeks after a high court ruled to dissolve the chamber amid fears that Islamists would dominate the government. Egyptian president recalls parliament Egypt's president reinstates MPs Defying military, Egypt's Morsi orders parliament to reconvene |
 Globe and Mail | Defying military, Egypt's Morsi orders parliament to reconvene Globe and Mail CAIRO â€" AP Egypt's president on Sunday ordered the Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene in defiance of a military decree dissolving the legislature last month on the basis of a ruling by the country's top court, the state news agency reported. Morsi orders parliament to reconvene in defiance of military Egypt's Morsi annuls dissolution of parliament: MENA Egypt's president reopens parliament, army response awaited |
 Christian Science Monitor | Egypt's president reopens parliament, army response awaited Christian Science Monitor In ordering parliament to reconvene, President Mohamed Morsi reversed an order by Egypt's generals. It's not clear yet if this is a confrontation or a behind-the-scenes deal. By Kristen Chick, Correspondent / July 8, 2012 Egyptian Field Marshal Gen. Morsi orders parliament to reconvene in defiance of military Egypt's President Orders Return of Parliament Egypt: Mohammed Morsi annuls dissolution of parliament |
 The Associated Press | Syrian military holds exercises in show of force The Associated Press By ALBERT AJI, AP â€" 1 minute ago DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) â€" In a show of force, Syria began large-scale military exercises Sunday to simulate defending the country against outside "aggression." Damascus' staunch ally Iran warned of a "catastrophe" in the ... Syria's Assad says Annan peace plan must not fail After admitting to failed peace plan, Kofi Annan arrives in Damascus Annan in Syria for Talks With Assad |
 BBC News | Egyptian President Mursi reverses parliament dissolution BBC News Egypt's President Mohammed Mursi has ordered parliament to reconvene, a month after it was dissolved. Mr Mursi, whose Muslim Brotherhood won most seats, said the chamber should reconvene until a new election is held. The military had enforced a court ... Egypt's president orders parliament to reopen Egypt's president Morsi orders dissolved parliament to return Egypt's Morsi makes bid to reinstate Islamist parliament |
 The Hindu | Officials tally votes after historic Libyan election CNN International Tripoli, Libya (CNN) -- After Libyans cast ballots in a historic parliamentary election, officials Sunday turned to the next step in determining the country's political future: counting the votes. Authorities have started transporting ballot boxes from ... Liberal party says it is in lead in Libya election Libya's liberals claim they lead in historic election Libyans hail vote as start of 'freedom era' |
 Christian Science Monitor | Libya's liberals claim they lead in historic election Christian Science Monitor Officials from two other parties back up the claim, but the election commission refused to comment as Saturday's votes are still being counted. By Maggie Michael, Associated Press / July 8, 2012 Polling station officials count ballots at a polling ... Liberal party says it is in lead in Libya election Libya's liberals claim early lead after free elections Libyans hail vote as start of "freedom era" |
 Christian Science Monitor | Russian floods kill 150 after a foot of rain falls in a day Christian Science Monitor Residents in the Black Sea region question whether the release of water from a reservoir contributed to the catastrophe. By Associated Press / July 8, 2012 A local resident and a dog cross a flooded street in the town of Krymsk in southern Russia, ... Death Toll Hits 150 From Floods in Southern Russia Putin Orders Investigation of Flood Response |
 CBC.ca | Death toll in Russia flooding hits 150 Los Angeles Times MOSCOWâ€" The death toll rose to 150 on Sunday from severe flooding in the Black Sea region of southern Russia that turned streets into rivers, swept away bridges and inundated thousands of homes as many residents were sleeping. Russian Floods Kill 152 People in Krasnodar Region Putin Orders Flooding Probe Death toll climbs to 150 in Russia flooding |
 Wall Street Journal | Putin Orders Flooding Probe Wall Street Journal By RICHARD BOUDREAUX MOSCOWâ€"President Vladimir Putin ordered a probe of possible negligence by local officials in the deaths of at least 152 people in flash flooding along the rugged Black Sea coast, one of Russia's worst weather-related calamities in ... Death toll climbs to 150 in Russia flooding Death Toll Hits 150 From Floods in Southern Russia Death toll from Russian floods hits 150 |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Libyans turn out big, then celebrate historic election CNN After four decades of political exclusion, Libyans on Saturday night celebrated a historic election that many saw as the African nation's first steps to building a free and democratic nation. The landmark parliamentary vote was marred in places by ... Liberals claim early lead in Libya vote count Braving Areas of Violence, Voters Try to Reshape Libya Millions Vote in Libya's 'Extraordinary' Elections |
 The Guardian | Mexicans protest against Peña Nieto's election win The Guardian Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Mexico City on Saturday to protest against Enrique Peña Nieto's apparent win in the country's presidential election, accusing his party of buying votes and paying TV networks for support. Students march against Mexico's election result Mexico vote result challenged Thousands Protest Alleged Mexico Election Fraud |
 Globe and Mail | Donors pledge $16-billion in development aid for Afghanistan, with conditions Globe and Mail TOKYO â€" AP International donors pledged Sunday $16-billion in badly needed development aid for Afghanistan over the next four years when most foreign troops will leave, but the money will come with conditions to ensure it doesn't fall victim to rampant ... US, Pakistan ties still raise tough questions: Clinton Donors Pledge $16 Billion Afghan Aid Donors to pledge $16 bln Afghan aid at Tokyo meet |
 BBC News | Russia floods: Putin orders inquiry over mass deaths BBC News Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an inquiry into whether enough was done to prevent mass deaths in the southern flood-hit Krasnodar region. After personally inspecting the area, Mr Putin said he wanted to know how much warning local ... Over 100 killed in floods, landslides in Russia Record floods kill 141 in southern Russia Russia's Putin seeks answers over deadly floods |
Sydney Morning Herald | Facts about key parties in Libya's election Boston.com July 07, 2012|AP Libyans went to the polls Saturday in the country's first free national election since the toppling of longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi last year. Voters are electing a 200-member assembly whose first task will be naming a new ... Millions Vote in Libya's 'Extraordinary' Elections Libyans turn out big, then celebrate historic election Braving Areas of Violence, Voters Try to Reshape Libya |
