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World Edition Headlines [ Auto updated [7] minutes ago ] History of Lead International TV News Headlines Hezbollahs orders West Beirut withdrawal as army offers olive branchCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 12:20 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 Time to invade Myanmar?CNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 12:10 ESTThe 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' crisisCNN World Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 11:40 ESTThe 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 voteCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 10:40 ESTZimbabwe'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 BeruitCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 10:40 ESTLebanon'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 PMCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 10:20 ESTIranian-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 saysCNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 09:40 ESTLebanese 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 PowerABC News (US) | Sat May 10, 2008 08:30 ESTReferendum in Myanmar likely to solidify junta's power, even after deadly cyclone Al-Sadr spokesman: Cease-fire reachedCNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 08:10 ESTShiite 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 elsewhereEuronews Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 07:48 ESTMilitants agree to cease-fire in Sadr CityCNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 07:40 ESTShiite 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' NamesABC News (US) | Sat May 10, 2008 06:30 ESTMyanmar junta members distribute foreign aid boxes with generals' names on them Cyclone overshadows Myanmar referendumCNN World Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 05:10 ESTThe 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 BeirutDeutsche Welle (Europe) | Sat May 10, 2008 04:30 ESTThe 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 HizbollahEuronews Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 03:48 ESTU.S. Army: 45 barracks need immediate repairsCNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 03:30 ESTOf 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 PollsDeutsche Welle (Europe) | Sat May 10, 2008 03:30 ESTSerbia'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 repairsCNN Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 02:50 ESTOf 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 BeirutCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 01:20 ESTLebanon'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 electionsCBC Lead Headline | Sat May 10, 2008 00:40 ESTSeparatist rebels destroyed a navy cargo ship on Saturday just hours after a bombing blamed on the group killed 11 people in eastern Sri Lanka — violence that cast a cloud over pivotal provincial elections scheduled for later in the day. more |
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