Authorities Criticized Over Handling of Air Crisis -- New York Times
LONDON — Stranded air travelers waited anxiously and impatiently for more European airports to reopen Monday, as governments faced growing criticism over their seemingly ponderous response to five straight days of flight chaos.
The International Air Transport Association criticized what it called a “lack of leadership” by European governments faced with a shutdown in the skies on an unparalleled scale caused by high-altitude ash billowing from an erupting Icelandic volcano then drifting south and east.
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MIDDLE EAST
Gates says U.S. lacks a policy to thwart Iran. Ahmadinejad clears sites for new Iran enrichment plants.
U.S. General: Withdrawal from Iraq on track.
Israeli defense minister says occupation must end.
Saudi Arabia announces nuclear centre.
ASIA
Taliban’s supreme leader signals willingness to talk peace.
Close to India, Pakistan shows military might.
Armed Thai troops patrol Bangkok business district.
Rare rescue as China quake toll nears 2,000.
Official: Kyrgyz president leaves Kazakhstan.
AFRICA
Credibility of Sudan's vote thrown into further doubt.
ANC to discipline Youth League leader as racial tensions mount.
Nigeria: 2 Germans kidnapped in oil-rich region.
Navy looks for ways other than armed patrols to fight Somali pirates.
EUROPE
Due to ash cloud, UK sends warships to rescue stranded Britons.
Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano is nothing to 'Angry Sister' Katla.
UK Pollwatch: The impossible seems to be happening for the Liberal Democrats.
Polish President is buried in Krakow.
Blow to peace as nationalist wins Cyprus vote.
AMERICAS
Poll: Americans' distrust of federal government is deepening.
Obama lacks domestic, international support for key nuclear ambitions.
Despite billions in U.S. aid, Colombia struggles to reduce poverty.
Chavez: China to devote $20B to Venezuela projects.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
2 al-Qaida Members Killed in Clash With Yemen Army.
Top al Qaeda leader linked to 5 Americans on trial in Pakistan.
Domestic Terrorism - "America Unhinged?"
Oklahoma City bombing remembered amid rising tensions.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
City watchdog launches Goldman Sachs enquiry.
Congress, administration may finally crack down on Wall Street, Cantwell says.
BA, other airlines seek EU bailout for ash crisis.
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