The Daily Tension for Thu. 25 May
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Tower of students : Military school students build a human tower during the Youth and Sport Festival celebrations at Inonu Stadium in downtown Istanbul. (AFP/Mustafa Ozer)
US POLITICS
Hastert Says U.S. Probe Report Is Attempt to `Intimidate' Him
May 25 (Bloomberg) -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert accused U.S. Justice Department officials of linking him to a lobbying scandal to ``intimidate'' him in negotiations over documents seized in a raid on a congressman's office.
Senate Passes Immigration Bill Overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Landmark legislation to secure U.S. borders and offer millions of illegal immigrants a share of the American dream cleared the Senate on Thursday, a rare election-year reach across party lines and a triumph for President Bush. The 62-36 vote cleared the way for arduous summertime...
US Senate approves immigration reform
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The US Senate adopted sweeping reforms of immigration law that would allow millions of undocumented workers to seek legal status in the United States.
INTERNATIONAL
Landmark visa deal for Russia and EU
(www.euronews.net) -- Tension and angry clashes were predicted at the Russia-EU summit with energy a thorny issue between the two sides.
IRAQ CONFLICT
Bush and Blair Acknowledge Iraq 'Setbacks'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair acknowledged difficult times in the Iraq war they launched together in 2003, but both vowed to keep troops there until the new Iraqi government takes hold. Both admitted making costly mistakes.
IRAN NUCLEAR CRISIS
Bush to talk incentives if Iran halts nuclear moves
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- President George W. Bush said on Thursday he would consider providing incentives to Iran if it agreed to resume a suspension on nuclear enrichment activities the United States believes is aimed at producing nuclear weapons.
Powers Inch Ahead on Nuclear Deal With Iran
LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) -- World powers made progress but failed to reach consensus in talks Wednesday on a package of incentives and threats to prevent Iran from being able to build a nuclear bomb.
MIDDLE EAST
Abbas plays referendum card as Israel offers arms
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AFP) -- Mahmud Abbas threatened to call a referendum over the borders of a Palestinian state as Israel offered to supply arms to the embattled leader to quell inter-factional fighting.
AFRICA
Somalia: Tension Rises in Kismaio After Prominent Former Militia Killed
Mogadishu (The Shabelle Times) -- Reports from Somalia port town of kismaio indicate that tensions arose after a prominent local resident has been killed last night inside the town.
Zimbabwe: It's Time for Realism for SADC's Black Sheep
Harare (Financial Gazette) -- AGAINST a backdrop of the burgeoning crises bedevilling the country, it is not surprising that the authorities have to resort to torrents of misleading propaganda to maintain a climate of tension and siege in which sacrifices can be demanded of the long-suffering populace.
President Mugabe blocks Annan visit
(www.theindependent.co.zw) -- IN a move that could heighten tension between the United Nations and Zimbabwe, President Mugabe has blocked the UN secretary-general Kofi Annan from visiting the country to tackle the current crisis.
Zambia: New Electoral Law Will Cause More Friction, Says Sikota
Lusaka (The Post) -- THE new electoral law will bring more friction and tension, United Party for National Development (UPND) acting president Sakwiba Sikota has observed.
ASIA
Troops sent to East Timor as tension increases
(news.independent.co.uk) -- Foreign troops flew into East Timor last night to prevent the collapse of the fragile nation as gun battles raged near the President's office, leaving at least nine dead and 27 wounded.
Security forces and Bugtis clash
QUETTA (www.dailytimes.com.pk) -- Fierce clashes and exchange of fire between security forces and armed Bugti tribesmen continued on Thursday in Sangsila and Loti towns of the volatile Dera Bugti district.
Tension rises in Bugo amid protest
(www.sunstar.com.ph) --MORE than 20 Barangay Bugo employees who said they have been terminated by their chairperson Nerio Obliosa held a rally with barangay councilmen in front of the barangay hall at 6 a.m. Thursday.
Bomb scare in Colombo as Oslo mounts peace salvage bid
COLOMBO (AFP) -- Deadly mine attacks and a bomb scare in Sri Lanka's capital brought home the challenge faced by a Norwegian envoy who was set to arrive to salvage peace talks and a tattered ceasefire.
As India's caste quota ire grows, patients can wait
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -- Lying on the floor in a state hospital in New Delhi, 16-year-old Pushpendra has been waiting for a bed since Monday.
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US POLITICS
Hastert Says U.S. Probe Report Is Attempt to `Intimidate' Him
May 25 (Bloomberg) -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert accused U.S. Justice Department officials of linking him to a lobbying scandal to ``intimidate'' him in negotiations over documents seized in a raid on a congressman's office.
Senate Passes Immigration Bill Overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Landmark legislation to secure U.S. borders and offer millions of illegal immigrants a share of the American dream cleared the Senate on Thursday, a rare election-year reach across party lines and a triumph for President Bush. The 62-36 vote cleared the way for arduous summertime...
US Senate approves immigration reform
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- The US Senate adopted sweeping reforms of immigration law that would allow millions of undocumented workers to seek legal status in the United States.
INTERNATIONAL
Landmark visa deal for Russia and EU
(www.euronews.net) -- Tension and angry clashes were predicted at the Russia-EU summit with energy a thorny issue between the two sides.
IRAQ CONFLICT
Bush and Blair Acknowledge Iraq 'Setbacks'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair acknowledged difficult times in the Iraq war they launched together in 2003, but both vowed to keep troops there until the new Iraqi government takes hold. Both admitted making costly mistakes.
IRAN NUCLEAR CRISIS
Bush to talk incentives if Iran halts nuclear moves
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- President George W. Bush said on Thursday he would consider providing incentives to Iran if it agreed to resume a suspension on nuclear enrichment activities the United States believes is aimed at producing nuclear weapons.
Powers Inch Ahead on Nuclear Deal With Iran
LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) -- World powers made progress but failed to reach consensus in talks Wednesday on a package of incentives and threats to prevent Iran from being able to build a nuclear bomb.
MIDDLE EAST
Abbas plays referendum card as Israel offers arms
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AFP) -- Mahmud Abbas threatened to call a referendum over the borders of a Palestinian state as Israel offered to supply arms to the embattled leader to quell inter-factional fighting.
AFRICA
Somalia: Tension Rises in Kismaio After Prominent Former Militia Killed
Mogadishu (The Shabelle Times) -- Reports from Somalia port town of kismaio indicate that tensions arose after a prominent local resident has been killed last night inside the town.
Zimbabwe: It's Time for Realism for SADC's Black Sheep
Harare (Financial Gazette) -- AGAINST a backdrop of the burgeoning crises bedevilling the country, it is not surprising that the authorities have to resort to torrents of misleading propaganda to maintain a climate of tension and siege in which sacrifices can be demanded of the long-suffering populace.
President Mugabe blocks Annan visit
(www.theindependent.co.zw) -- IN a move that could heighten tension between the United Nations and Zimbabwe, President Mugabe has blocked the UN secretary-general Kofi Annan from visiting the country to tackle the current crisis.
Zambia: New Electoral Law Will Cause More Friction, Says Sikota
Lusaka (The Post) -- THE new electoral law will bring more friction and tension, United Party for National Development (UPND) acting president Sakwiba Sikota has observed.
ASIA
Troops sent to East Timor as tension increases
(news.independent.co.uk) -- Foreign troops flew into East Timor last night to prevent the collapse of the fragile nation as gun battles raged near the President's office, leaving at least nine dead and 27 wounded.
Security forces and Bugtis clash
QUETTA (www.dailytimes.com.pk) -- Fierce clashes and exchange of fire between security forces and armed Bugti tribesmen continued on Thursday in Sangsila and Loti towns of the volatile Dera Bugti district.
Tension rises in Bugo amid protest
(www.sunstar.com.ph) --MORE than 20 Barangay Bugo employees who said they have been terminated by their chairperson Nerio Obliosa held a rally with barangay councilmen in front of the barangay hall at 6 a.m. Thursday.
Bomb scare in Colombo as Oslo mounts peace salvage bid
COLOMBO (AFP) -- Deadly mine attacks and a bomb scare in Sri Lanka's capital brought home the challenge faced by a Norwegian envoy who was set to arrive to salvage peace talks and a tattered ceasefire.
As India's caste quota ire grows, patients can wait
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -- Lying on the floor in a state hospital in New Delhi, 16-year-old Pushpendra has been waiting for a bed since Monday.
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