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Air France searchers struggle in worsening weather
The Associated Press
RECIFE, Brazil (AP) - Military ships and planes struggled in worsening weather Friday to find more bodies and debris from the Air France jet that likely cracked apart over the Atlantic Ocean.
Did Air France Flight 447 break up midair? Christian Science Monitor
3 more bodies found in Air France crash United Press International
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Boston Globe

Suu Kyi's health improves, ready for verdict
Reuters
By Aung Hla Tun YANGON, May 30 (Reuters) - Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's health has improved and she is ready to face a verdict that could see the Nobel laureate jailed for up to five years, her lawyers said on Saturday.
Burmese Dissident: 'No Grudge' Toward American Intruder FOXNews
US presses Myanmar to free Aung San Suu Kyi AFP
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Chicago Tribune

Several Blasts in Pakistan After Taliban Warning
New York Times
By ISMAIL KHAN and SALMAN MASOOD PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Multiple bombs exploded in two Pakistani cities on Thursday, just hours after Taliban groups warned people to evacuate several large cities, saying they were preparing “major attacks.
Suicide attack, market blasts hit Peshawar The Associated Press
China condemns terrorist explosions in Pakistan: FM spokesman Xinhua
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Sydney Morning Herald

We want real contrition for our abuse
guardian.co.uk
There is nothing surprising in the obtuseness of the Most Rev Vincent Nichols's remarks on the report about child sex abuse in Ireland's Catholic institutions (Clergy who admit abuse 'courageous' - archbishop, 21 May).
Church pays little of Ireland's child-abuse bill The Associated Press
World Briefing | Europe Ireland: Catholic Orders Resist Increasing … New York Times
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The Associated Press

Suu Kyi swimmer faces trespassing charge
United Press International
YANGON, Myanmar, May 16 (UPI) — An American who allegedly sneaked into the home of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces trespassing and other charges, diplomatic sources say.
Video: Burma: Aung San Suu Kyi jailed, to be charged France 24
On Trial in Burma Washington Post
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BBC News

North Korea to be more lonely after nuclear test
guardian.co.uk
By Jonathan Thatcher SEOUL, May 15 (Reuters) - North Korea is widely expected to carry out its threat to test a nuclear device, part of the slow march to developing an atomic arsenal and cementing its position as one of the world's most isolated states …
Video: Trial Date Set for Journalists Held in N. Korea The Associated Press
Clinton hopeful for detained US journalists CNN International
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EDITORIAL: Nepal's Maoist double-cross
Washington Times
By | Thursday, May 7, 2009 So the chairman of Nepal's Maoist radicals brags that he and his fellow-travellers tricked United Nations officials and admits that the 2006 peace deal was a sham - and gets caught on videotape doing it.
Maoist Protesters Clash With Police In Nepal RTT News
Political Crisis in Nepal Could Jeopardize Peace Process Voice of America
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Los Angeles Times

Heavy Fighting Continues As Pakistan Army Battles Taliban
Voice of America
By Barry Newhouse Pakistan's military said its forces have killed 55 to 60 Taliban militants in the last 24 hours in heavy fighting in Taliban-held areas of the northwest.
Army: 55 militants killed in Pakistan fighting The Associated Press
Pakistani troops battle Taliban militants for fourth day guardian.co.uk
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Times Online

UN racism event highlights divisions
BBC News - Laura Trevelyan
By Laura Trevelyan The UN conference on racism in Geneva has ended, overshadowed by a speech made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in which he accused Israel of racism against the Palestinians, prompting a walkout.
Video: Durban II: UN meeting adopts final draft France 24
UN rights chief slams critics of racism meeting The Associated Press
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