Wednesday, June 16, 2010

World News Briefs -- June 16, 2010



Obama, BP Set For Gulf Oil Showdown -- CNN

Washington (CNN) -- President Obama will have his showdown on Wednesday with BP top executives and says he will tell the company it must pick up the tab for the massive oil disaster in the Gulf.

Obama vowed Tuesday to unleash whatever resources may be needed to fight the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and to keep the pressure on BP.

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MIDDLE EAST

Israel expected to agree to ease Gaza blockade.

Iran President wants to punish West over sanctions.

Iran to build 'powerful' new nuclear reactor.

ASIA

Militant group expands attacks in Afghanistan. Afghan war trends signal "mounting crisis"-US senator.

Heavy arms fire rings out in Kyrgyz south.

Report: More urgency needed in Washington's approach to North Korea.

Pakistan wants combat copters.

Japan's ruling coalition ally proposes vast economic stimulus measures.

AFRICA

South Sudan soldiers clash with rebel militia: Army.

Somali insurgents detain soccer fans.

Sudan rebel leaders surrender to warcrimes court.

EUROPE

Report calls 1972 Bloody Sunday killings by British troops unjustified. Bloody Sunday report published.

France lifts retirement age to balance pension books.

Fifteen killed as flash floods caused by torrential rain hit France.

Seven killed in Russia's Dagestan region: Ifax.

AMERICAS

After blasting BP, Obama now faces its leaders.

Calderon asks for Mexicans' support as toll rises. Mexico army fights gang in tourist town, killing as many as 15.

More Cuban political prisoners put their lives on the line.

Owner of anti-Chavez TV channel flees Venezuela.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

American was on solo mission to kill Bin Laden, Pakistani police say. Pakistan: Doctor examines bin Laden hunter from US.

Pentagon upholds ban on Guantanamo reporters, but offers possibility of return.

Analysts: north African Qaeda helps drug trade.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Price increases fuel fears of food ‘crises’.

Apple, AT&T hit with glitches on new iPhone orders.

EU denies planning Spain credit line with IMF, U.S.

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