 Telegraph.co.uk | If White House Is Her Goal, Palin's Route Is Risky New York Times Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska offered few hints of what her next stage in national politics might be when she unexpectedly announced on Friday that she was quitting her job, 18 months before her term is up. But if some of her supporters ... Options Abound for Palin After Alaska Governorship Palin is Alaska's 'greatest gift' to US, her successor says McCain says resigning Palin will still play Republican role |
 Los Angeles Times | Statue of Liberty crown reopens Los Angeles Times Richard Drew / AP The State of Liberty's base, pedestal and outdoor observation deck were reopened in 2004, but the crown remained off-limits. Visitors say the arduous climb to the top, closed since the Sept. 11 attacks, is worth it. ... On Independence Day, Liberty's crown reopens Statue of Liberty Crown reopened Lady Liberty's crown reopens for 4th of July, 8 years after 9/11 ... |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Serena Beats Sister Venus Again for Third Wimbledon Title Washington Post WIMBLEDON, England, July 4 -- It's rare to see Venus Williams telegraph defeat on Wimbledon's Centre Court, where she has triumphed so many times. But masterful serving by her younger sister Serena, who blasted ground strokes without ... Serena Takes Back Wimbledon Serena Williams remains No. 2 despite another major title Serena shocked to stay number two |
 ABC News | Calm urged after N Korea missiles BBC News Russia, China and the US have all called for calm after North Korea test-fired a series of missiles. Seven Scud-type ballistic missiles with a range of about 500km (312 miles) were fired in an apparent act of defiance against the US, on 4 July. ... US condemns N Korea missile launch Gov't condemns N.Korea missile tests North Korea test-fires more missiles, says Seoul |
 Washington Post | Brown raises prospect of more Myanmar sanctions AFP LONDON (AFP) — Prime Minister Gordon Brown raised the prospect Saturday of further sanctions against Myanmar following UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's fruitless visit to the military regime. "We await the secretary-general's report," Brown said in a ... Myanmar Blocks UN's Ban From Meeting Aung San Suu Kyi UN chief concludes Myanmar visit Myanmar denies UN chief a visit with Suu Kyi |
 Los Angeles Times | Attack on US base in eastern Afghanistan kills two soldiers Los Angeles Times US military officials say 'several' US soldiers also were wounded in the assault on the remote outpost in Paktika province. It's the same area where an American soldier disappeared on Tuesday. By M. Karim Faiez and Laura King Reporting from Kabul, ... 2 US Soldiers Killed in Taliban Attack Offensive is first test for Obama's Afghanistan strategy New US Offensive in Southern Afghanistan Puts Pakistani Military ... |
 ITV.com | Foreign Office travel advice website is "proof" of anti-Iranian plot Telegraph.co.uk Iran has seized on an item of routine travel advice from the Foreign Office's website as evidence of the alleged political plot for which an employee of the British Embassy in Tehran is to face trial. By Colin Freeman, Chief Foreign Correspondent ... Miliband seeks talks with Iran over 'show trial' 'UK Embassy employee accused of acting against national security' UK investigates Iran charge claim |
 FOXNews | California governor signals key budget concession Reuters SAN FRANCISCO, July 4 (Reuters) - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, optimistic California can finish its budget negotiations in a few days, is willing to reconsider his proposed cuts to education in hopes of averting a cash crisis, ... Schwarzenegger legacy entwined with fiscal crisis Governor backs off plan to suspend Prop. 98 CORRECT: Calif Sets 3.75% Rate For July IOUs, Oct 2 Maturity |
 CTV.ca | Honduras' swift coup was months in the making The Associated Press TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Soldiers ringed President Manuel Zelaya's modest home, spilled into the cul-de-sac and swarmed the neighborhood, blocking what little traffic there was in a posh corner of the Honduran capital so early on a Sunday morning. ... OAS set to suspend Honduras as it renounces charter OAS Honduras' interim government can't withdraw Tensions mount as Honduras defies OAS |
 ABC News | Sanford heads for Florida for tense reunion with wife New York Daily News Love-sick Gov. Mark Sanford ditched his security detail before jetting to an Argentine rendezvous with his mistress last month. But he took the guards with him Friday for a Florida groveling session with his wife and in-laws. ... Sanford spending holiday weekend with family in Florida How Sanford spent state money on last year's Argentina trip SC residents mixed over fate of cheating gov |
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