Barack Obama Under Pressure To Slash Pakistan Aid -- The Guardian
White House set to clash with Congress as concerns mount about Osama bin Laden's presence in Pakistan and its nuclear stockpile.
The Obama administration is facing a clash with Congress where pressure is building to slash the huge aid budget to Pakistan as punishment for Osama bin Laden's presence in the country.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria rounds up thousands in crackdown: activists. Sweeping arrests in Syria as military rolls in. Syrian authorities detain hundreds in fresh raids. Syrian army 'surrounds Damascus suburb'.
Iran will reply 'soon' to EU on resuming nuclear talks.
Sources: Six killed in Yemen protests.
While Bahrain demolishes mosques, U.S. stays silent.
Iran doing final pre-start tests at nuclear plant.
Israel's population reaches 7.7 million.
ASIA
India begins wargames on Pakistan border.
Pakistan PM warns of 'full force' response to future U.S. raids.
Pakistan TV unmasks supposed top CIA agent but reportedly gets it wrong.
Thailand election on 3 July will test PM Abhisit.
Gender inequality costs Asia $47 billion annually.
U.S. issues warning, violence grows across Afghanistan.
Under fire, Pakistan's PM to address nation on bin Laden death. Pakistan says it knew of US raid after it began.
US, China to talk trade, currency, human rights.
Quake shifted Japan; towns now flood at high tide.
AFRICA
Libyan rebels say Italy will provide weapons. NATO says Kadhafi's time is up as fighting rages.Supplies running low in besieged Libyan rebel city.
Abyei: Sudan troops to withdraw from disputed region.
UNHCR: Witnesses say ship with 600 sunk near Libya.
Egypt sectarian deaths slammed amid civil war fear.
Thousands demand reform in Morocco rally.
EUROPE
Bosnia facing worst crisis in 15 years: envoy.
Russians salute Soviet victory in World War II. Russia marks Victory Day with vast parade.
Nine dead in clashes in Russia's south.
Ratings agencies hammer Greece in EU chaos. EU eyes lower rates for Greece, Ireland amid chaos.
German exports rise to all-time high.
AMERICAS
Cuba publishes awaited details of economic changes.
GOP seeks six-year extension of Patriot Act surveillance.
More evacuations in Memphis as Mississippi rises.
In Mexico City, crowds protest drug violence.
Dual citizenship for Haitians is debated.
Following bin Laden's death, terrorism tips rise across U.S.
Cuba dissident Juan Wilfredo Soto 'dies after arrest'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
White House: No one receiving reward money for finding Osama bin Laden.
Petraeus on weakening Al-Qaida-Taliban link.
Intel from bin Laden raid called a ‘treasure’.
Bin Laden’s likely successor is a divisive figure.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
U.S. housing crash is getting worse: Report.
Oil up over $4, weaker dollar helps.
Apple usurps Google as world's most valuable brand.
Gold, Silver prices recover after carnage.
Sony delays PlayStation relaunch. Update: Sony plans to 'fully' reboot PlayStation Network by this month.
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