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UN Sends Mission to Libya to Investigate Use of Mercenaries BusinessWeek By Jennifer M. Freedman on May 18, 2012 The United Nations will send a fact- finding mission to Libya next week to probe allegations that mercenaries were used in the conflict that ousted Muammar Qaddafi from power and subsequent steps taken by the ... See all stories on this topic »

Sen. Jim Webb: Congress Must OK Military Intervention Daily Beast Jim Webb May 18, 2012 4:45 AM EDT The Obama administration exploited a constitutional loophole by taking action on its own during Libya's uprising. New legislation must end this defiance of the balance of power. The most important constitutional ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Beast

European Stocks Post Biggest Weekly Drop in Eight Months BusinessWeek By Corinne Gretler on May 18, 2012 European stocks posted the biggest weekly drop since September as Greece moved closer to a possible exit from the euro and concern mounted that Spanish banks will need rescue. A gauge of lenders slumped for the third ... See all stories on this topic »

Obama Says Debt Crisis Needs Balance of Cuts With Growth BusinessWeek By Margaret Talev and Kate Andersen Brower on May 18, 2012 President Barack Obama called the European debt crisis an issue of “extraordinary importance” to the global economy and said that fiscal responsibility should be coupled with policies to ... See all stories on this topic »

Must-Reads from Around the World, May 18, 2012 TIME (blog) By Joe Jackson | @JoeJackson | May 18, 2012 | + Family Business - The New York Times explores at length how China's so-called 'Princeling' generation — the descendants of Communist Party leaders — use family ties to gain jobs, wealth and influence. See all stories on this topic »

UN rights panel probes use of mercenaries in Libya Huffington Post May 18, 2012 05:52 AM EST | AP GENEVA — UN human rights experts say they will visit Libya next week to examine the use of mercenaries to fight the uprising that eventually brought down Moammar Gadhafi's four-decade dictatorship. See all stories on this topic »

French leader sticks to Afghan pullout timetable Knoxville News Sentinel President Barack Obama shakes hands with French President Francois Hollande, Friday, May 18, 2012, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) President Barack Obama meets with French President Francois ... See all stories on this topic »

Hillary Clinton's Legacy at the State Department TIME By Jay Newton-Small | @JNSmall | May 18, 2012 | + Richard Wolf over at USA Today has a lengthy and comprehensive summary of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's legacy-to-date. I say to-date because Wolf leaves ample hints that her biggest role might ... See all stories on this topic »

Pentagon says China may build aircraft carriers Huffington Post ROBERT BURNS | May 18, 2012 01:57 PM EST | AP WASHINGTON — China may have started work on it first domestically built aircraft carrier and is likely to produce a number of carriers over the next decade as part of an aggressive effort to modernize its ... See all stories on this topic »

Syria: 'Heroes of Aleppo university' protests - live updates The Guardian Dr Ala'a Shehabi (@alaashehabi) May 18, 2012 2.57pm: Bahrain/Britain: Here's the latest on the royal lunch at Windsor Castle, via the Press Association: Members of the British royal family attending the lunch included the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Low Trade Barriers Offer Best Stimulus: Cameron BusinessWeek By Robert Hutton on May 18, 2012 UK Prime Minister David Cameron, preparing to meet fellow leaders at a Group of Eight summit today, said agreeing to lower trade barriers would be the best stimulus to the world economy. “We must work together to give ... See all stories on this topic »

Perfect Timing For The Human Rights Watch Film Festival Chicagoist Whether it's the state of women in Afghanistan, civilian deaths inLibya or even Chicagoans' rights to free speech and assembly, the NATO summit has brought the topic of human rights into the foreground. From poster board on the sidewalks to elevator ... See all stories on this topic » Chicagoist

Preparing for the Next Oil Price Shock Center For American Progress By Daniel J. Weiss | May 18, 2012 The Group of Eight, or G-8, summit will begin today at Camp David, Maryland, and is hosted by the United States.* Most of these nations have suffered from high oil and gasoline prices this year, which undermines ... See all stories on this topic » Center For American Progress

Libya: UN expert group to probe use of mercenaries during recent conflict StarAfrica.com GENEVA, Switzerland, May 18, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- The United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries will undertake a visit to Libya from 21 to 25 May 2012 to assess allegations of the use of mercenaries in the recent ... See all stories on this topic »

Report Depicts China's Military Progress, Strategic Thinking Department of Defense By Jim Garamone WASHINGTON, May 18, 2012 – The Defense Department's 2012 Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China report details China's growing military capabilities, and points to areas of cooperation between the ... See all stories on this topic »

French leader faces likely NATO ire on Afghanistan Beloit Daily News (AP Photo/Regis Duvignau/Pool) Posted: Friday, May 18, 2012 2:34 am | Updated: 5:18 am, Fri May 18, 2012. For President Barack Obama's relationship with France, it's out with "Sarkozy the American" and in with Francois Hollande the Socialist. See all stories on this topic »

Russia Wants ICC to Examine All NATO Bombings in Libya defpro 13:04 GMT, May 18, 2012 MOSCOW | Russia hopes that the International Criminal Court will consider all cases of NATO airstrikes in Libya that caused civilian casualties, Foreign Ministry human rights spokesman Konstantin Dolgov said in the statement ... See all stories on this topic »

Past and Future Challenges of the AU AllAfrica.com By Lorraine Kazondovi, 18 May 2012 With the upcoming anniversary of the African Union on May 25, New Era interviewed Special Advisor on Foreign Affairs to President Hifikepunye Pohamba, Ambassador Tuliameni Kalomoh, about the successes and failures of ... See all stories on this topic »

Ghalioun ready to quit to save opposition unity The Daily Star It described 20 of those as members of Al-Qaeda who had entered the country from Turkey. A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on May 18, 2012, on page 1. Free Syrian Army fighters shout. See all stories on this topic » The Daily Star

Major issues at NATO summit in Chicago The Daily Star ... against possible missile threats from Iran or elsewhere, NATO claims. Russia opposes the system, and has rebuffed NATO efforts to form a partnership. A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on May 18, 2012, on page 11. See all stories on this topic »

Russia says action on Syria, Iran may go nuclear Firstpost by FP Staff May 18, 2012 MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned on Thursday that military action against sovereign states could lead to a regional nuclear war, starkly voicing Moscow's opposition to Western intervention ahead... See all stories on this topic » Firstpost

Libya and FAO renew commitment to develop the country's agriculture and food ... StarAfrica.com ROME, Italy, May 18, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Libya and FAO have commited themselves to work together to develop the country's agricultural sector and improve food security, signing a cooperation agreement at FAO headquarters. See all stories on this topic »

Publication of the latest edition of Mondes review (May 18, 2012) France Diplomatie (press release) This concept, adopted in 2005, was first applied in practice during the United Nations operation in Libya last year. It is more relevant than ever now, at a time when massacres of civilians are continuing, particularly in Syria. See all stories on this topic »

UN to Probe Mercenary Role in Libya Conflict Naharnet by Naharnet Newsdesk 18 May 2012, 09:54 The UN human rights body said on Friday that a panel of experts will travel to Libya next week to investigate the use of mercenaries in last year's conflict. The group will hold talks with government officials, ... See all stories on this topic » Naharnet

Hollande, Obama meet at White House Jakarta Globe by Philippe Alfroy | May 18, 2012 French President Francois Hollande tasted the rarefied air of international diplomacy on Friday, entering his first White House talks with President Barack Obama ahead of his debut G8 summit. See all stories on this topic » Jakarta Globe

Activists: Syrian forces shell rebel town Newsday Nation Newsday > News > Nation Print Aa Activists: Syrian forces shell rebel town Published: May 18, 2012 3:46 AM By The Associated Press BEIRUT - (AP) -- Opposition groups say Syrian government forces are pounding a rebel-held town north of the ... See all stories on this topic » Newsday

Libya says Gaddafi's son refusing defence lawyer — AfricaTimesNews By AfricaTimes Click the map to zoom, then select the nation of your interest. Africa map: select a nation to see news about it. powered by Floatbox. Recent Articles.Libya says Gaddafi's son refusing defence lawyer May 18, 2012 05:05; Egypt's cabinet approves new budget: minister May 17, 2012 10:05; African champions Zambia held in Angola May 17, 2012 09:05; Oil and Isolation. The story of Lake Turkana and the Maasai May 16, 2012 15:05; Guinée-Bissau: la force ouest-africaine arrive May 16, ... AfricaTimesNews

War News Updates: World News Briefs -- May 18, 2012 By War News Updates Editor World News Briefs -- May 18, 2012. Scared: This graph shows how Spain has had more withdrawals from its banks than any other eurozone country since last January. Daily Mail. Europe Rocked By Spanish Banking Crisis -- The Independent ... War News Updates

Libya and FAO renew commitment to develop the ... - Africa News By admin Libya and FAO renew commitment to develop the country's agriculture and food security / Joint programme aims to increase food production, protect natural resources. ROME, Italy, May 18, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Libya and ... Africa News - News from Africa

Russians held in Libya must be transferred to RF Embassy ... Russia expects two Russian nationals held in Libya on charges of helping the regime of Muammar Gaddafi to be transferred to the custody of the Russian Embassy. The Embassy would shelter them ... May 18, 2012 17:22 Moscow Time ... Voice of Russia, News

Must-Reads from Around the World, May 18, 2012 | Global Spin ... By Joe Jackson Tokyo Rebound - The Japan Times analyzes the news the country's economy grew by an annualized rate of 4.1% in the year's first quarter, beating market forecasts thanks to strong consumption and government stimulus. “But economists ... Costly Abstention - Ahead of this weekend's NATO summit in Chicago, Germany's Der Spiegel magazine examines whether Berlin's standing in the alliance has reached a low point following its passive stance onLibyan intervention. “The country's ... Global Spin

Top 10 News For Veterans-May 18 2012 | Veterans News Now By Editor Latest Comments in RSS. Latest Posts: Top 10 News For Veterans-May 18 2012 · Witness Says George Zimmerman Repeatedly Bullied Him at Work with Racist Jokes · Richard Falk on The Nakba: 2012. Friday, May 18th, 2012 | Posted by ... Veterans News Now

aangirfan: DENVER AND WARS By Anon Denver International Airport Mural - Vasenka's photostream. On 18 May 2012, the UK's Daily Telegraph reports that Ban Ki-moon has boosted Assad by blaming the CIA's al-Qaeda for Syria's bombings‎, and that Libya is now ruled by the gun‎ ... aangirfan

TV News Tricks 101 - WhoWhatWhy | WhoWhatWhy By James Huang QUICK TAKES | news & newsmaking broken down, with added nutrients. Print This Post · TV News Tricks 101. By James Huang on May 18, 2012 ... TheLibya Secret: How West Cooked Up “People's Uprising”. By Russ Baker · 56 Responses ... WhoWhatWhy

Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog: News from the war zone By Mike Klonsky Friday, May 18, 2012 ... Here's what the thousands of foreign press and dignitaries will see when they step out of their limos after a ride from O'hare to downtown that may remind war reporter of the ride down Baghdad Airport Road. Mike Klonsky's SmallTalk Blog

Libya scrutinises election candidates - Africa | IOL News | IOL.co.za Discover the world of IOL, News South Africa, Sport, Business, Financial, ...May 18 2012 at 12:32am. Comment on this story. IOL pic may18 libya local elections ... www.iol.co.za/.../libya-scrutinises-election-candidates-1.12992...

UN rights panel probes use of mercenaries in Libya - News - World ... U.N. human rights experts say they will visit Libya next week to examine the use of mercenaries to ... Friday, May. 18, 2012. Friday, May. 18, 2012. 0 comments ... www.bnd.com/2012/05/.../un-rights-panel-probes-use-of.html

UN rights panel probes use of mercenaries in Libya - Friday, May 18 ... Friday, May 18, 2012 | 2:59 a.m. - UN rights panel to visit Libya to probe use of mercenaries in civil war. www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/may/18/eu-un-rights-libya/

THE DAILY STAR :: News :: Middle East :: Lawyer doubts Libya 'able ... THE HAGUE: A lawyer for Moamer Kadhafi's son Seif al-Islam said Friday he doubted Libya was able or willing to try his client, as he asked the International... www.dailystar.com.lb/.../173867-lawyer-doubts-libya-able-or-...

North Africa Daily News Update, May 18 | AR | Aswat May 18, 2012: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia .... sector a necessity, not a choice, for Benkirane's government Morocco World News, May 18 ... https://www.aswat.com/ar/node/7208

U.N. to probe mercenary role in Libya conflict U.N. to probe mercenary role in Libya conflict. Friday, 18 May 2012. Mercenaries -- non-nationals who take part in conflicts for private gain -- reportedly backed ... english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/05/18/214917.html

Libya currently producing nearly 1.5 mil b/d crude: NTC official, Oil ... Contact us - Send your news. Friday, 18 May 2012 | 11:35 ... Libya is currently pumping nearly 1.5 million b/d of crude and expects to achieve "normal" pre-war ... www.hellenicshippingnews.com/News.aspx?ElementId...

Lebanon news - NOW Lebanon -Lawyer doubts Libya “able or ... Friday, May 18, 2012 | 20:55 Beirut, Subscribe to NOW Lebanon RSS feeds · NOW News. Lawyer doubts Libya “able or willing” to try Qaddafi son. May 18,2012 ... www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=398046

Eight killed in clashes in Libyan town - ninemsn News 03.34 am, Friday May 18 2012 ... the western Libyan town of Ghadames and clashed with locals, Libya's official news agency reported, citing a medical official in ... news.ninemsn.com.au/.../eight-killed-in-clashes-in-libyan-tow...

gulfnews : Nato's shameful role in Libya - Gulf News By Seumas Milne; Published: 00:00 May 18, 2012; Gulf News. Libya was supposed to be different. The lessons of Iraq and Afghanistan had been learned, British ... gulfnews.com/.../nato-s-shameful-role-in-libya-1.1024324

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