 guardian.co.uk | Alaska's governor Sarah Palin to resign, dooming her presidential ... New York Daily News Sarah Palin announces that she is resigning as Governor of Alaska. Some Republican insiders say this dooms any hopes of a presidential bid. She must think it's best for Alaska, she always puts her state first. ... Palin Stirs Debate About Her Political Future With Resignation Palin resignation splits GOP Palin stepping down as Alaska governor |
 ABC News | North Korea Test Fires Short Range Missiles Voice of America South Korean officials say North Korea fired the missiles throughout the day Saturday, launching them in the morning, early afternoon, and early evening. The missiles were apparently launched from a facility on North Korea's east coast, ... North Korea marks July 4 with missile tests North Korea test-fires more missiles, says Seoul North Korea missile tests defy UN |
 ABC News | Sanford's Argentina trip mixed biz, love United Press International South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, seen in an October 29, 2008 file photo at a Committee on Ways and Means hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn/File) | Enlarge CHARLESTON, SC, July 4 (UPI) -- A three-day trip by South ... How Sanford spent state money on last year's Argentina trip Sanford heads for Florida for tense reunion with wife Sanford spending holiday weekend with family in Florida |
 guardian.co.uk | Trial Announced for British Embassy Staff Washington Post A powerful cleric said Friday that Iran will put British Embassy staffers on trial for fomenting post-election turmoil. The announcement fueled calls in Europe for tougher action against Iran. Britain is pressing for members of the European Union to ... EU resolve hardens as British workers face Iran show trial Embassy employee in Iran charged Iran Cleric Says British Embassy Staff to Be Tried |
 Telegraph.co.uk | The story of Independence Day Lihue Garden Island Independence Day is the national holiday of the United States of America commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia. ... The small falsehoods and great truth of the Fourth of July Facts about the Fourth Today in History - July 4 |
 Los Angeles Times | Myanmar denies UN chief's request to see Suu Kyi Twin Falls Times-News YANGON, Myanmar - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Saturday he was "deeply disappointed" after Myanmar's military ruler rejected his second and final request to meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. ... U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi UN secretary-general defends his approach to the job UN chief gambles on Burma breakthrough |
 Times Online | Honduran court defiant on Zelaya BBC News The Supreme Court of Honduras has rejected a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate the ousted President, Manuel Zelaya. OAS chief Miguel Insulza was told that the court's position was "irreversible" when he met its president for ... Video shows Honduran troops shooting protesters' bus tires US Conservatives Support Ouster of Honduran President Honduras pushed to restore Zelaya |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Yemen airline cancels route after Comoros crash CNN International (CNN) -- Yemenia Airways is canceling all its flights between Yemen and the Comoros Islands after this week's crash on the same route, the airline said Saturday. Bahia Bakari holds her father's hand as she lies on a stretcher in a plane after landing ... Yemeni official denies suspension of flights to Comoros Month mourning for Comoros crash Paris protest delays Yemenia flight |
 ABC News | Demjanjuk said to be fit for trial Philadelphia Inquirer MUNICH - John Demjanjuk moved one step closer to another trial after German prosecutors said yesterday that doctors had deemed the 89-year-old fit to go to court on charges of being accessory to murder at the Sobibor Nazi death camp. ... Germany: Demjanjuk Cleared for Trial Accused war criminal Demjanjuk 'fit to stand trial' Prosecutors: Demjanjuk fit to stand trial |
 Houston Chronicle | Obama cites his agenda in holiday address The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation's ... Obama Says American 'Spirit' Can Confront, Resolve Challenges Obama Summons "Spirit of America," Seeks Support for Initiatives Obama highlights America's challenges in weekly address |
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