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Hezbollahs orders West Beirut withdrawal as army offers olive branch

CBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 12:20 EST
A 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

Time to invade Myanmar?

CNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 12:10 EST
The government of Myanmar hasn't shown the ability or willingness to deploy the kind of assets needed to deal with the calamity caused by last week's cyclone. That is why, according to time.com, it's time to consider a more serious option: invading the country also known as Burma.

Army vows to resolve Hezbollah 'coup' crisis

CNN World Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 11:40 EST
The Lebanese army responds to a call for help from Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, who accuses Hezbollah of trying to stage a "militant coup d'etat" in his first public comments since violence began three days ago in Beirut. Siniora had been under siege at his government offices following the militants' attacks.

Zimbabwe opposition leader vows to return, face Mugabe in run-off vote

CBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 10:40 EST
Zimbabwe's opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, says he's ready to return from exile in South Africa, where he fled after contested elections in his country in late March, to face longtime president Robert Mugabe in a new round of voting. more

Lebanon's army moving to meet Hezbollah demands, a day after 'coup' in Beruit

CBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 10:40 EST
Lebanon's army command ordered troops Saturday to establish security in the capital of Beirut and is calling on all parties in the city to withdraw gunmen from the streets and reopen roads, a day after Hezbollah seized a portion of the city. more

Hezbollah takeover of West Beruit a 'coup': Lebanese PM

CBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 10:20 EST
Iranian-backed Hezbollah has carried out an 'armed coup' against democracy, Lebanese prime minister Fuad Saniora said Saturday after gunmen from the Shia militia took over West Beruit from government-backed soldiers. more

Hezbollah tried to stage coup, Lebanon PM says

CNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 09:40 EST
Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora today accused Hezbollah of trying to stage a "militant coup d'etat," in his first public comments since violence began three days ago in Beirut.

Referendum in Myanmar Likely to Solidify Junta's Power

ABC News (US) | Sat May 10, 2008 08:30 EST
Referendum in Myanmar likely to solidify junta's power, even after deadly cyclone

Al-Sadr spokesman: Cease-fire reached

CNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 08:10 EST
Shiite militants have agreed to a cease-fire in Baghdad's Sadr City district, a spokesman for radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said today. Iraqi and U.S. forces have been battling Shiite militants for weeks in the sprawling Shiite slum.

Calm in Beirut but combat erupts elsewhere

Euronews Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 07:48 EST

Militants agree to cease-fire in Sadr City

CNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 07:40 EST
Shiite militants have agreed to a cease-fire in Baghdad's Sadr City district, a spokesman for radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr said today. Iraqi and U.S. forces have been battling Shiite militants for weeks in the sprawling Shiite slum.

Myanmar Junta Hands out Aid Boxes With Generals' Names

ABC News (US) | Sat May 10, 2008 06:30 EST
Myanmar junta members distribute foreign aid boxes with generals' names on them

Cyclone overshadows Myanmar referendum

CNN World Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 05:10 EST
The military junta that rules Myanmar held a planned referendum on a new constitution Saturday despite the widespread devastation caused by last week's fatal cyclone.

EU Condemns Lebanese Violence in Beirut

Deutsche Welle (Europe) | Sat May 10, 2008 04:30 EST
The European Union strongly condemned the fierce outbreak of violence in Beirut and voiced support for the Lebanese government, the EU's foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Friday night.

Diplomatic pressure mounts on Hizbollah

Euronews Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 03:48 EST

U.S. Army: 45 barracks need immediate repairs

CNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 03:30 EST
Of the 148,000 U.S. Army barracks inspected nationwide, 45 barracks at eight Army posts "were found to need immediate attention," according to Army officials. The inspections come after reports of substandard living conditions in some barracks at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Serbian Government Approves EU, Russia Deals Ahead of Polls

Deutsche Welle (Europe) | Sat May 10, 2008 03:30 EST
Serbia's government approved a pre-membership agreement with the European Union and an energy deal with Russia, ahead of the election showdown between nationalist and pro-European parties on Sunday.

45 Army barracks need immediate repairs

CNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 02:50 EST
Of the 148,000 U.S. Army barracks inspected nationwide, 45 barracks at eight Army posts "were found to need immediate attention," according to Army officials. The inspections come after reports of substandard living conditions in some barracks at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Lebanon condemns Hezbollah's 'bloody coup' in West Beirut

CBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 01:20 EST
Lebanon's cabinet has called the Shia group Hezbollah's seizure of most of the capital's Muslim sector a "bloody coup." more

Tamil Tigers sink ship ahead of elections

CBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 00:40 EST
Separatist rebels destroyed a navy cargo ship on Saturday just hours after a bombing blamed on the group killed 11 people in eastern Sri Lanka â violence that cast a cloud over pivotal provincial elections scheduled for later in the day. more


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