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Myanmar Cyclone Victim Takes Solace in New Baby

ABC News (US) | Fri May 09, 2008 04:20 EST
Home and husband gone, Myanmar cyclone victim takes solace in new baby

Burma's refusal to grant visas to aid workers 'unprecedented': UN

CBC Lead Headline | Fri May 09, 2008 02:10 EST
United Nations officials called the refusal by Burma's isolationist junta to give visas to relief workers looking to help victims in the cyclone-ravaged country "unprecedented" in the history of humanitarian work. more

Suspected Al-Qaeda leader in Iraq captured

Euronews Lead Headline | Fri May 09, 2008 02:03 EST

The Quiet March Toward a Common European Army

Deutsche Welle (Europe) | Fri May 09, 2008 02:00 EST
Germany' foreign minister has called on the EU to step up efforts to create a common defense force, a European army. In today's world, many believe, an EU military force can tackle problems national armies cannot.

Behind the Scenes: Death hunt at Manson ranch

CNN Lead Headline | Fri May 09, 2008 01:20 EST
The Charles Manson "Helter Skelter" murder spree of 1969 ended at a remote Death Valley, California, cabin called Barker Ranch. Now, thanks to a small-town detective and his cadaver dog, Manson's hideout might be searched for more murder victims.

Leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq arrested: reports

CBC Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 23:50 EST
Iraqi police commandos captured the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq in a raid in the northern city of Mosul, Iraqi officials said Thursday, in what could mark a significant blow to the Sunni insurgency in its last urban stronghold. more

Doubts over capture of al Qaeda leader

CNN World Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 22:50 EST
The U.S. says it is skeptical about reports that Iraqi police had arrested the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq. A man who identified himself as Abu Ayyub al-Masri was found Thursday sleeping on a mattress in Mosul. But U.S. officials have been unable to confirm the report.

Behind the Scenes: Manson ranch body hunt

CNN Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 22:40 EST
The Charles Manson "Helter Skelter" murder spree of 1969 ended at this remote Death Valley, California, cabin called Barker Ranch. Now, thanks to a small-town detective and his cadaver dog, Manson's hideout might be searched for more murder victims.

Interpol suspect a small-time New Jersey actor who played Santa

CBC Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 21:50 EST
A suspected pedophile arrested in New Jersey following a rare Interpol appeal has been described as a small-time actor who often did gigs such as painting children's faces and dressing up as Santa Claus. more

Iraq says Al Qaeda leader caught; U.S. has doubts

CNN Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 20:10 EST
U.S. intelligence officials say they are skeptical about reports that Iraqi police had arrested the leader of al Qaeda in Iraq. A man who identified himself as Abu Ayyub al-Masri was found Thursday sleeping on a thin mattress in Mosul. But a number of U.S. officials have been unable to confirm the report.

Acting chief of Mexico's federal police shot dead in capital

CBC Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 18:50 EST
Mexico's acting federal police chief was shot dead Thursday outside his home ā€” a brazen attack that comes as drug traffickers increasingly lash back at a nationwide crackdown on organized crime. more

Israeli PM Olmert says campaign donation was not a bribe

CBC Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 18:40 EST
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says he will resign if he is indicted on allegations he illicitly accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from a U.S. businessman before taking office. more

4 dead as political rivals clash for 2nd day in Beirut

CBC Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 18:30 EST
At least four people have been killed and eight injured as Shia Hezbollah supporters and Sunnis backing Lebanon's pro-Western government clashed in the streets of Beirut for a second day. more

Obama: World wants to see U.S. lead

CNN Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 16:00 EST
Sen. Barack Obama today said the most important thing he could achieve as president would be to deal with Iraq and the threat of al Qaeda in Afghanistan while improving "our influence around the world." In his first interview since Tuesday's primaries, Obama downplayed headlines and stories that have declared him the Democratic presidential nominee.

Global manhunt ends in alleged pedophile's arrest

CNN World Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 15:40 EST
A suspected pedophile who became the subject of an international manhunt earlier this week after an appeal from Interpol has been detained in the United States. Interpol Secretary General Ronald K. Noble said: "That two days later the primary suspect is now in custody is an outstanding achievement and credit to the citizens, media and law enforcement worldwide who responded to Interpol's call."

Devastated Burma should postpone referendum: UN

CBC Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 15:30 EST
The secretary general of the United Nations is urging Burma to delay its constitutional referendum and focus all attention on helping citizens cope with the aftermath of a devastating cyclone. more

2 killed as political rivals clash for 2nd day in Beirut

CBC Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 15:10 EST
Two people were killed and eight injured Thursday in a second day of violent clashes in Beirut between Shia Hezbollah supporters and Sunnis backing Lebanon's pro-Western government. more

Global manhunt ends in arrest

CNN World Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 15:00 EST
A suspected pedophile who became the subject of an international manhunt earlier this week after an appeal from Interpol has been detained in the United States. Interpol Secretary General Ronald K. Noble said: "That two days later the primary suspect is now in custody is an outstanding achievement and credit to the citizens, media and law enforcement worldwide who responded to Interpol's call."

Georgia Talks of War as Tensions with Russia Escalate

Deutsche Welle (Europe) | Thu May 08, 2008 15:00 EST
President Mikhail Saakashvili said Thursday, May 8, that Georgia had come "very close" to war with Russia and the "threat remained" for a breakout over its breakaway region of Abkhazia.

Facebook, 49 U.S. states agree on web safety steps

CBC Lead Headline | Thu May 08, 2008 14:50 EST
Facebook, the world's second-largest social networking website, will add more than 40 new safeguards to protect young users from sexual predators and cyberbullies, attorneys general from several states said Thursday. more


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