Archive for July 18th, 2009

Honduran talks snag on proposal for unity govt (AP)

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Supporters of ousted Honduras' President Manuel Zelaya protest outside the site of talks to resolve the leadership crisis in Honduras in San Jose, Saturday, July 18, 2009.  Zelaya, who was forced into exile in a June 28 military coup, gave negotiators meeting in Costa Rica until midnight to restore him to office, threatening to return to Honduras in secret and attempt to retake power on his own if no agreement is reached. He indicated he would reject any power-sharing agreement, a proposal to be discussed at the talks. (AP Photo/Kent Gilbert)AP – Honduras’ interim government rejected a mediator’s proposal to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya and form a national unity government, throwing negotiations on settling the political crisis into doubt Saturday night.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back

Clinton seeks to narrow gap with India on climate (AFP)

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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets bystanders outside the NGO Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) in Mumbai. Clinton arrived in India hoping to deepen strategic ties with an emerging player on the world stage in security, trade, arms control and climate change.(AFP)AFP – US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was due in the Indian capital hoping to narrow a wide gap with her hosts on fighting climate change ahead of a high-stakes conference later in the year.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Celebs Honor Nelson Mandela

Written by on Saturday, July 18th, 2009 in Latest News.

From French first lady Carla Bruni, to the unexpected duet by Cindi Lauper and Lil’ Kim, Radio City was alive with the sound of music in honor of Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday. Check out these photos.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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