Google Shuts Site But Quitting China Proves Step Too Far -- Times Online
Google has effectively closed its flagship search site in China, finally carrying out its threat made two months ago in a dispute over censorship with the Chinese authorities.
The company announced that it had stopped censoring its search results in China and was redirecting all web users of its Google.cn service to its Google.com search site based in Hong Kong.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran detains grandson of powerful cleric.
Hillary Clinton warns Israel faces 'difficult' choices.
Israel defies Obama over Jerusalem settlements.
Iraq’s Premier endorses a recount of the vote.
Netanyahu and Obama will talk on Tuesday.
IDF kills four unarmed Palestinians in West Bank.
ASIA
Biased TV stations intensify divides in Thailand protests.
Philippine generals dismiss rumors of coup plot.
Al-Qaeda-linked group Hezb-e-Islami sets peace terms for Karzai. Militant group in Kabul with draft peace deal.
Afghan poppy harvest is next challenge for U.S. Marines.
In Pakistan's Swat, Taliban instill fear after defeat.
China begins trial of 4 Rio Tinto employees.
Sandstorms across China prompt health warnings.
AFRICA
Sudan's Omar al-Bashir 'will expel poll observers'.
Tanzania, Zambia bid for one-off ivory sales fail.
Top Somali judge asks for help after judge deaths.
Donors conference raises $850 million for Darfur.
South Africa marks 50th anniversary of Sharpeville massacre.
EUROPE
Icelandic volcano may cause bigger eruption.
Merkel tells investors not to expect Greek aid pact this week.
Pope’s letter does little to assuage Irish anger.
Sarkozy's party defeated in France's regional elections.
Iceland fears 2nd, even larger volcanic eruption.
AMERICAS
Chavez opponent charged for televised remarks.
Frustrations await Bush, Clinton visit to Haiti.
Mexican traffickers sow chaos with blockades.
IAPA: Latam leaders threatening critical media.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Arabs throw in their lot with ‘global terrorists’ in war against the infidel.
Bagram prison in Afghanistan may become the new Guantánamo.
U.S. warns ships off Yemen of possible al Qaeda attack.
Jihad as American as apple pie, says US-born cleric.
Lessons from Israel’s unlikely spy.
Holder's future uncertain amid terror trial disputes.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Lufthansa pilots plan a new strike. BA crew strikes for a third day with no deal in sight.
China's commerce minister: U.S. has the most to lose in a trade war.
Toyota shareholders sue over fallen stock price.
Obama pays more than Buffett as U.S. risks AAA rating.
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