Amsterdam turns orange for World Cup

---

• Amsterdam turns orange for World Cup
• Greenpeace publicises companies on Indonesia paper (AFP)
• Australia plans to ship refugees to Timor (AFP)
• Amsterdam turns orange for World Cup
• EU freezes Sri Lanka trade scheme
• Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet Obama
• French ministers quit over perks
• Germany bucks 'euro debt trend'
• Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet Obama
• French ministers quit over perks
• Germany bucks 'euro debt trend'
• Art from Diana's family homes to go on the block (AP)
• Vietnam murders blamed on World Cup (AFP)
• Australia: East Timor could process asylum seekers (AP)
• Guinea protests over 'rigged polls'
• Spain's FM in Cuba as hunger-striker nears death
• Celebrations as Dalai Lama turns 75
• Queen E's visit marred by Toronto blackout
• Libya Oil Chief Urges BP Stake
• Turkey 'warns Israel on ties'

Amsterdam turns orange for World Cup Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:24 PM PDT As Holland prepares for a World Cup semi-final, Amsterdam is showing its support the national team.

Greenpeace publicises companies on Indonesia paper (AFP) Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:36 PM PDT AFP - Major foreign firms like Walmart and KFC are contributing to forest destruction and the loss of species like Sumatran tigers by buying from Indonesian paper giant Sinar Mas, Greenpeace said Tuesday.

Australia plans to ship refugees to Timor (AFP) Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:07 PM PDT AFP - Australia's new prime minister Julia Gillard Tuesday pledged to "wreck" people-smuggling by setting up a regional asylum processing centre in East Timor, tackling a key issue ahead of polls.

Amsterdam turns orange for World Cup Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:24 PM PDT As Holland prepares for a World Cup semi-final, Amsterdam is showing its support the national team.

EU freezes Sri Lanka trade scheme Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:29 PM PDT Trade benefits suspended after Sri Lanka rejects pressure to improve rights record.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet Obama Posted: 05 Jul 2010 09:51 PM PDT The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to meet US President Barack Obama for talks at the White House.

French ministers quit over perks Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:00 PM PDT Two French junior ministers embroiled in separate spending scandals have resigned from the government.

Germany bucks 'euro debt trend' Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:15 PM PDT Germany has managed to emerge from the global economic crisis without suffering the spiralling debt of some other eurozone countries.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet Obama Posted: 05 Jul 2010 09:51 PM PDT The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to meet US President Barack Obama for talks at the White House.

French ministers quit over perks Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:00 PM PDT Two French junior ministers embroiled in separate spending scandals have resigned from the government.

Germany bucks 'euro debt trend' Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:15 PM PDT Germany has managed to emerge from the global economic crisis without suffering the spiralling debt of some other eurozone countries.

Art from Diana's family homes to go on the block (AP) Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:08 PM PDT AP - Art, antiques, and even carriages owned by the aristocratic family of Diana, Princess of Wales, are to go on sale in London beginning on Tuesday.

Vietnam murders blamed on World Cup (AFP) Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:08 PM PDT AFP - A World Cup gambling debt and a disgruntled wife upset that her husband came home late from watching football have been blamed for two murders in Vietnam, reports said Tuesday.

Australia: East Timor could process asylum seekers (AP) Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:08 PM PDT AP - Australia's new leader launched a plan Tuesday to make East Timor a hub for processing asylum seekers fleeing war and persecution across Asia while a debate rages in her country over illegal migration.

Guinea protests over 'rigged polls' Posted: 05 Jul 2010 09:47 PM PDT Thousands march in Conakry over alleged fraud in June presidential elections.

Spain's FM in Cuba as hunger-striker nears death Posted: 05 Jul 2010 06:48 PM PDT HAVANA -Spain's top diplomat rushed to Havana in a bid to save the life of a hunger-striker who is defying the communist government and demanding that sick political prisoners be freed. Read more...

Celebrations as Dalai Lama turns 75 Posted: 05 Jul 2010 05:29 PM PDT DHARAMSHALA, India -The Dalai Lama marks his 75th birthday on Tuesday, with thousands set to celebrate the occasion in his hometown-in-exile and events planned across the globe from Europe to Australia. Read more...

Queen E's visit marred by Toronto blackout Posted: 05 Jul 2010 03:24 PM PDT OTTAWA -An explosion at a Toronto power facility on Monday plunged Canada's largest metropolis into darkness, and disrupted a state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II. Read more...

Libya Oil Chief Urges BP Stake Posted: 05 Jul 2010 07:17 PM PDT Shokri Ghanem said Libya should buy a strategic stake in BP to take advantage of its weak share price following the Gulf oil spill.

Turkey 'warns Israel on ties' Posted: 05 Jul 2010 08:47 PM PDT Minister quoted saying ties will be cut unless Israel apologises over flotilla raid.

You are subscribed to email updates from "World_Merged" via xBlog® in Google Reader To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

Poland Vote Strengthens European Ties

---

• Poland Vote Strengthens European Ties
• Biden urges Iraqis to make progress in forming government
• Indonesian Company Accused of Clearing Rain Forests
• Memo From Tokyo: In Japan, Sumo’s Ties to Underworld Go Beyond the Limits
• Israel publishes list of goods banned from Gaza
• Congo risks more killer fuel accidents: expert
• Clinton Seeks to Reassure Russia’s Neighbors
• Dutch Agency Admits Mistake in Climate Report
• Special Report: Haute Couture: Dior Blooms Brightly
• Israel Details Easing of Gaza Blockade
• Obama, Netanyahu set for 'makeup visit' as midterm candidates focus on Israel
• Turkey, Turning to the East, Asserts New Economic Power
• Indonesian Company Accused of Clearing Rain Forests
• Origins of South Africa’s World Cup Found in Its Infamous Prison
• Military plane crash in Romania kills at least 11
• Bobby Fischer remains are exhumed
• Clegg outlines vote reform plans
• Israel unveils new blockade rules for Gaza
• Mystery of Ronaldo's baby
• Biden leaves Iraq after meeting with key government officials

Poland Vote Strengthens European Ties Posted: 05 Jul 2010 09:29 AM PDT Bronislaw Komorowski's narrow weekend victory in Poland's presidential election sets the stage for warmer relations between Warsaw and other European capitals, and could add another voice to calls for NATO to rethink its strategy for Afghanistan.

Biden urges Iraqis to make progress in forming government Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:51 AM PDT BAGHDAD -- Vice President Biden left Iraq on Monday evening after a three-day trip in which he urged Iraqi officials to speed up the formation of the nation's new government, Iraqi officials said. United States - Joe Biden - Iraq - Government - Nouri al-Maliki

Indonesian Company Accused of Clearing Rain Forests Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:04 AM PDT A pulp and paper companies denied a claim by Greenpeace that a subsidiary secretly expanded its mills.

Memo From Tokyo: In Japan, Sumo’s Ties to Underworld Go Beyond the Limits Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:28 AM PDT In the wake of earlier scandals, the ancient sport was sullied by a baseball betting ring, resulting in lifetime bans for two top figures.

Israel publishes list of goods banned from Gaza Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:56 AM PDT JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel published on Monday a list of goods --- mainly weapons and materials that can be used to make them --- that it will not let into the Gaza Strip under a policy to ease its blockade of the Palestinian territory.

Congo risks more killer fuel accidents: expert Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:36 AM PDT KINSHASA (Reuters) - The Democratic Republic of Congo risks another fuel explosion like that which killed some 230 people at the weekend unless it boosts safety in the chaotic east and south of the country, a sector expert said on Monday.

Clinton Seeks to Reassure Russia’s Neighbors Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:30 AM PDT Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told worried Georgians that the United States would not forget them, even as its ties with Russia warmed.

Dutch Agency Admits Mistake in Climate Report Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:39 AM PDT A top Dutch environmental agency took the blame for one of the glaring errors that undermined the credibility of a seminal United Nations report on climate change.

Special Report: Haute Couture: Dior Blooms Brightly Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:27 AM PDT John Galliano staged an extraordinary 3-D vision of women as flowers.

Israel Details Easing of Gaza Blockade Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:40 AM PDT An announcement on the blockade came amid a flurry of activity apparently intended to show momentum ahead of the prime minister's meeting with President Obama.

Obama, Netanyahu set for 'makeup visit' as midterm candidates focus on Israel Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:11 AM PDT Two months after a tense meeting at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Obama are set to meet on Tuesday with a deceptively simple mission: getting their picture taken together. Israel - Barack Obama - United States - President - Middle East

Turkey, Turning to the East, Asserts New Economic Power Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:23 AM PDT Turkey is closer to fulfilling the criteria for adopting the euro than most of the troubled economies already in the euro zone.

Indonesian Company Accused of Clearing Rain Forests Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:04 AM PDT A pulp and paper companies denied a claim by Greenpeace that a subsidiary secretly expanded its mills.

Origins of South Africa’s World Cup Found in Its Infamous Prison Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:36 AM PDT An inmates' soccer league at Robben Island provided relief from monotony and a glimpse at what South Africa's future could be.

Military plane crash in Romania kills at least 11 Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:52 AM PDT A military plane has crashed near the Tuzla Romania Airport near the Black Sea with four crew members and nine military divers on board, a Romanian Ministry of Defense spokesman said Monday.

Bobby Fischer remains are exhumed Posted: 05 Jul 2010 08:53 AM PDT The remains of chess champion Bobby Fischer are exhumed in southern Iceland in order to settle a paternity claim.

Clegg outlines vote reform plans Posted: 05 Jul 2010 11:32 AM PDT The deputy prime minister confirms plans for fewer MPs, a voting referendum and fixed-term parliaments.

Israel unveils new blockade rules for Gaza Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:12 AM PDT Israel announced Monday that it will continue to restrict construction materials allowed into Gaza, but will allow other items to be brought into Gaza without specific permission.

Mystery of Ronaldo's baby Posted: 05 Jul 2010 07:09 AM PDT Real Madrid and Portugal footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he has become a father for the first time with a mystery woman.

Biden leaves Iraq after meeting with key government officials Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:35 AM PDT BAGHDAD -- Vice President Joe Biden left Iraq on Monday evening after a three-day trip where Biden urged Iraqi officials to speed up the pace of the formation of the Iraqi government, Iraqi officials said. On his last day in Iraq he met with Iraq's president, Jalal Talabani, Vice President Tariq... Iraq - Joe Biden - United States - Middle East - Government

You are subscribed to email updates from Latest World News To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610