Stocks slide as World Bank reduces 2009 forecast for global economy; Dow industrials drop 201NEW YORK — A surprisingly bleak forecast for the world economy sent stocks tumbling. Report: Ex-Scientologist ordered evidence destroyed in death of woman under church careCLEARWATER, Fla. — A former high-ranking Scientology official who handled the case of a mentally ill member who died under church care ordered the destruction of incriminating evidence to cover up missteps, a newspaper reported Monday. Discovery of militant camp in northwest Pakistan may hold clues to fight against TalibanGHAR-I-HIRA CAMP, Pakistan — Deep in the tunnel, a small wooden cabinet is the only piece of furniture, a syringe still in its plastic wrapper and a disposable razor scattered on the shelves. A pair of sky-blue pants lies on the rocky ground by the remnants of a threadbare sleeping mat. Iran election turmoil bodes ill for country’s struggling oil industry, economyCAIRO — Political uncertainty and unrest in the wake of Iran’s disputed presidential election are casting a deeper pall on the country’s prospects of a near-term economic recovery, with the vital oil sector likely to witness a stasis it can ill afford amid faltering production and investments. Amateur video turns young woman bleeding on street into icon of Iranian unrestCAIRO — She lies in the Tehran street with her headscarf half-off, blood pooling around her jeans and white sneakers. US stock market opens lower as World Bank reduces 2009 forecast for global economyNEW YORK — A surprisingly bleak forecast for the world economy sent stocks tumbling to their lowest level this month. Iranian police use tear gas, fire in the air to disperse hundreds of demonstratorsCAIRO — Riot police attacked hundreds of demonstrators with tear gas and fired live bullets in the air to disperse a rally in central Tehran Monday, carrying out a threat by the country’s most powerful security force to crush any further opposition protests over the disputed presidential election. Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard threatens to crush any further opposition protestsCAIRO — Iran’s most powerful security force threatened Monday to crush any further opposition protests over the disputed presidential election, warning demonstrators to prepare for a “revolutionary confrontation” if they take to the streets again. It was the sternest warning yet from the elite Revolutionary Guard. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatens to crush any further opposition protestsTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard is threatening to crush any further opposition protests over the disputed presidential election and warns demonstrators to prepare for a “revolutionary confrontation” if they take to the streets again. Iran’s opposition calls for continiued protests, but strategy for avoiding violence unclearTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi and a popular reformist former president are boldly defying the country’s supreme leader by supporting continued protests of a disputed presidential election, but it was unclear Monday whether protesters would dare to continue massive demonstrations after a bloody crackdown. Moussavi ask supporters to continue protests but cautiouslyTEHRAN - Iran’s opposition leader Mir-Hossein Moussavi called on his supporters Sunday to continue their protests against alleged election fraud, but cautioned them to show restraint against any violence. Dead Sea peril: As fabled lake shrinks, it leaves sinkholes that can swallow up the unwaryEIN GEDI, Israel — Eli Raz was peering into a narrow hole in the Dead Sea shore when the earth opened up and swallowed him. Fearing he would never be found alive in the 30-foot- deep pit, he scribbled his will on an old postcard. India, Nepal agree to fast-track cooperation amid protestsKATHMANDU - Indian Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon Saturday began his two-day visit to Nepal with an agreement on fast-track cooperation even as police arrested nearly two dozen protesters trying to show black flags to the envoy and holding a demonstration in front of the Indian embassy in Kathmandu. A batch of 1,935 Amarnath pilgrims leaves Jammu for holy shrineJAMMU - After initial weather related hindrances, a fresh batch of 1,935 pilgrims left Jammu on Saturday for its onward journey to the holy Amarnath cave shrine in Kashmir. CPI-M’s cup of woe brimmeth over (Comment)The CPI-M’s troubles seem to be brimming over. As if its worst-ever electoral performance wasn’t enough, the party has now become embroiled in two other critical situations in its putative strongholds of West Bengal and Kerala. Prosecutors say no perjury charges for Illinois Sen. Burris; political future uncertainSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — U.S. Sen. Roland Burris won’t face a perjury charge over statements he made to state lawmakers investigating how he got his job, but the junior senator still faces the task of salvaging his political future and shaking the stigma of his link to the disgraced former governor who put him in office. Billionaire R. Allen Stanford indicted, jailed in alleged $7 billion fraudWASHINGTON — Brash Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford has been jailed on charges his international banking empire was really just a Ponzi scheme built on lies, bluster and bribery. Zimbabwean president’s party rejects Amnesty International human rights criticismHARARE, Zimbabwe — President Robert Mugabe’s party has rejected allegations from Amnesty International about continuing human rights violations in Zimbabwe, state media reported Friday. Moon-Venus-Mars grouping to dazzle weekend sky showWASHINGTON - Get ready to witness a weekend sky show, with the Moon making a series of cosmic pit stops as it hovers near Venus and Mars, a famous star cluster, and finally Mercury in the predawn skies between Friday and Sunday, June 19 and 21. Star Tribune Co. files reorganization plan with goal of emerging from bankruptcy in fallMINNEAPOLIS — The Star Tribune Co. says it has filed a reorganization plan in U.S. Bankruptcy court, with the goal of emerging from Chapter 11 protection this fall. Gay-rights leaders want faster action by Obama and Congress on their political agendaNEW YORK — Frustrated gay-rights leaders want President Barack Obama to be far more forceful in supporting their political goals, but they also fault the Democratic-led Congress and vow to step up lobbying efforts in hopes of seeing campaign promises fulfilled. US Congress takes aim at Obama’s financial overhaulWASHINGTON - US legislators launched the first salvos Thursday in a looming battle to overhaul the country’s regulation of the financial industry after one of its worst ever crises. India seeks global initiatives for energy securityBRUSSELS - India supports global initiatives that strengthen mutual energy security by promoting “an open, competitive and globally integrated market”, Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Jitin Prasada said here at a conference Thursday. Myanmar says no to reopening Stilwell Road, plan shelvedGUWAHATI - India’s plans of reopening the historic World War II Stilwell Road, linking the country to China via Myanmar, has come a cropper with Yangon rejecting moves to allow its territory for resuming age old road links, an official here said Thursday. Likely burial place of one of the last Aztec rulers still awaits discoveryTORONTO - Archeologists digging in the dirt and black ooze under Mexico City’s most important public square are still awaiting the discovery of a royal tomb, which may be the likely burial place of one of the last Aztec rulers. Chargesheet filed against Abu Salem in fake passport caseBhopal June 17 (ANI): The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Bhopal has framed a charge sheet against underworld don Abu Salem in connection with a fake passport case. Survey: Economic sentiment improves in Germany, Europe’s largest economyBERLIN — Economic confidence in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, improved for an eighth straight month in June, with a recovery from recession expected to come around the end of the year, a closely watched survey showed Tuesday. China demand for oil, other resources soars as Beijing stockpiles reserves for future growthZHOUSHAN, China — One reason behind the rebound in world oil prices lies here on China’s eastern seaboard, where tidy rows of immense, squat oil tanks tucked away on an island south of Shanghai, have been filled to guard China’s energy security. California-born al-Qaida spokesman says his grandfather was JewishCAIRO — Al-Qaida’s American spokesman said in a message released over the weekend that his grandfather was Jewish and encouraged him to visit Israel and meet relatives there. 3 foreign women slain in rugged northern Yemen in al-Qaida-style killingSAN’A, Yemen — Shepherds found the mutilated bodies on Monday of two German nurses and a South Korean teacher who were kidnapped while picnicking in an area of Yemen known as a hideout for al-Qaida. |
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