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World Edition Headlines [ Auto updated [4] minutes ago ] History of Lead International TV News Headlines Hezbollah Fighters in Beirut Melt AwayABC News (US) | Sat May 10, 2008 21:00 ESTHezbollah fighters melt away from streets of Beirut, violence flares outside capital Jenna Bush prepares to say 'I do'CNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 20:40 ESTFirst daughter Jenna Bush and Henry Hager -- the son of a well-connected Virginia Republican -- say "I do" Saturday on President Bush's 1,600-acre ranch in Crawford, Texas. The plans are largely under wraps, but they call for gathering by a lake at sunset in front of an altar and 4-foot-high cross. Bush daughter to wed in dusk ceremonyCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 19:10 ESTThe daughter of U.S. President George W. Bush was set to marry during a Saturday evening ceremony at her family's sprawling Texas ranch. more Break chains of 'injustice and tyranny,' Jean urgesCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 18:50 ESTCalling for vigilance against intolerance, Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean ended a five-day visit to France on Saturday by commemorating the 160th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in that country. more Palestinians fire more rockets into IsraelCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 18:50 ESTPalestinians fired almost two dozen rockets from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel Saturday morning but no one was injured, said Israeli officials. more Reports: Cyclone aid used to entice votersCNN World Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 18:40 ESTAs aid groups struggled to distribute supplies to cyclone victims despite government obstacles, Myanmar TV was broadcasting messages urging people to vote "yes" in a referendum that critics say would strengthen the military rule. Obama cuts Clinton's superdelegate lead to 2CNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 17:40 ESTSen. Hillary Clinton's superdelegate lead was narrowed even more Saturday, when the Obama campaign announced the support of seven superdelegates, including a previous Clinton backer. Tax oil profits? Not so fastCNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 16:10 ESTWith all the money Big Oil is making -- the top five pocketed more than $120 billion in 2007 -- and with an election on the horizon, it's easy to see why politicians are eyeing oil profits. But analysts tell Money.com that going after oil profits could backfire on consumers. Thousands protest Israeli focus at Turin book fairCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 15:40 ESTAbout 4,000 people filled the streets of Turin, Italy, on Saturday to protest against the Turin Book fair's celebration of Israeli writers. more Maine Shipyard Christens Destroyer Named for Vietnam POWABC News (US) | Sat May 10, 2008 15:30 ESTNavy destroyer named for Vietnam POW and Medal of Honor winner who was Perot's running mate Darfur rebels clash with security forces on outskirts of Sudan capitalCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 15:20 ESTRebels from Sudan's troubled Darfur region clashed Saturday with government forces on the outskirts of the capital, Khartoum, with both sides claiming gains from the fighting. more Myanmar's Junta Holds Referendum Despite Cyclone CrisisABC News (US) | Sat May 10, 2008 15:20 ESTMyanmar's junta holds referendum to cement hold on power despite cyclone crisis Hizbollah withdraws from Beirut easing crisisEuronews Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 14:18 ESTShia militants in Iraq agree to ceasefireCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 13:50 ESTShia militants in Iraq agreed on a ceasefire in Baghdad's embattled neighbourhood of Sadr City, while in the northern city of Mosul, an Iraqi army commander announced the start of a long-anticipated offensive against al-Qaeda in Iraq's last urban stronghold. more Report: Slovenia Ties Georgia Visit to Lithuania's EU-Russia VetoDeutsche Welle (Europe) | Sat May 10, 2008 13:20 ESTEU president Slovenia warned Saturday, May 10, it could skip a five-nation foreign ministers' mission to Georgia that aims to cool tensions with Russia, unless Lithuania drops its veto on separate EU-Russia talks. Tibetan protestors chain themselves to Kathmandu's Chinese embassy gateCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 13:20 ESTA group of Tibetan protesters chained themselves together in front of the Chinese Embassy's visa office in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, on Saturday. more Nursery Programs Allow Imprisoned Moms, Newborns to BondABC News (US) | Sat May 10, 2008 13:20 ESTGrowing number of states let inmate moms keep newborns to bond, break cycle of incarceration Darfur rebels on outskirts of Sudan capital; curfew declaredCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 13:10 ESTA rebel leader in the troubled Sudanese region of Darfur says fighters from his group are on the outskirts of the country's capital, Khartoum, on Saturday. The government has declared a curfew and sent troops onto the streets. more Burma holds criticized referendum as cyclone victims await aidCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 13:10 ESTBurma held a referendum Saturday that likely will solidify the ruling junta's hold on power, even as it appeared overwhelmed by a devastating cyclone that killed tens of thousands of people. more Hezbollah orders West Beirut withdrawal as army offers olive branchCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 13:00 ESTA day after fighters from the Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah seized much of West Beruit, the militia's leaders have ordered a withdrawal, complying with a request from the country's army command. more |
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