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Iran elections. Government supporters rally in Iran “Official demonstration raises possibility of clashes with opposition protesters.” Iran clamps down on foreign media “Iranian authorities announce sweeping new restrictions on foreign media, amid popular unrest over a disputed election.” Iran to have limited recount “Specific voting sites where fraud is alleged will be targeted. Seven people have been killed in clashes since President Ahmadinejad claimed victory.” Iran expels many foreign reporters as more violence looms “With at least seven dead in street violence, Iran's government Tuesday ordered foreign journalists to halt their coverage of demonstrations — and reporters with temporary visas to leave the country. More violence loomed as opponents and backers of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad scheduled rival demonstrations.” Iran says 7 died in Monday's violence; more rallies planned “Iran said Tuesday that seven people had been killed Monday in violence that broke out after hundreds of thousands of Iranians marched through the capital and staged a huge rally to protest what they believe was the fraudulent re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Counter demonstrations scheduled for Tuesday afternoon seemed to invite more clashes.” Obama urges Iran to probe election tally as violence grows “U.S. President 'deeply troubled' by conduct at rallies, calls on Iranians to respect democracy and dissent.” Social Networks Spread Iranian Defiance Online “Social media sites are challenging levers of state media control and allowing Iranians to find novel ways around restrictions.”
Obama health plan. Doctors applaud Obama on health plan, but not on lawsuits “President Barack Obama took his case for a massive overhaul of health care to one of his most skeptical audiences — doctors — and was met with scattered boos when he told them bluntly that he wants to continue allowing patients to sue for and win unlimited amounts in malpractice cases.” Cost Concerns as Obama Pushes Health Issue “A Congressional Budget Office analysis raised questions about one of President Obama’s major health care plans.”
Gaza. Carter: Grief and despair for Gaza “Ex-U.S. president says Palestinians treated 'like animals' after touring Gaza Strip.”
Afghanistan. Afghan officials demand AJE report “Transcript of Al Jazeera report demanded after producers held at intelligence HQ.” U.S. general takes charge in Afghanistan at precarious time “Stanley A. McChrystal must oversee the U.S. troop buildup while facing increased Taliban violence and growing anger over civilian deaths.”
India and Pakistan. Indian and Pakistani leaders meet “The leaders of India and Pakistan hold talks at a summit in Russia - their first meeting since last November's Mumbai attacks.” Little Thaw as Indian and Pakistani Leaders Meet “The first meeting between India’s prime minister and Pakistan’s president since the Mumbai attacks was freighted with expectations of a new opening, but it was not to be.”
Swine flu shots. Pupils may get swine flu shots at school “Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is urging superintendents to make plans in case the government has mass vaccinations this fall.”
Housing data. Data on Housing and Inflation Top Expectations “Construction of new homes leapt back in May after having dropped sharply a month earlier.”
North Korea. 2 U.S. journalists planned 'smear campaign' “Two American journalists sentenced by North Korea last week to 12 years of hard labor were caught shooting video for what the North said was a politically motivated 'smear campaign,' state-run media said Tuesday.” U.S. to Confront, Not Board, North Korean Ships “The new effort to intercept North Korean ships is part of what officials described as 'vigorous enforcement.'” Obama, Lee Discuss Threats “New U.N. sanctions, North Korean belligerence serve as backdrop to White House meeting.”
Britain and Iraq. Britain to Investigate Role in Iraq “Details of the long-awaited investigation were to be revealed to Parliament later on Monday, the office of the British prime minister, Gordon Brown, said.”
Sotomayor. Sotomayor Defends Ties to Association “Judge Sonia Sotomayor defended her membership in an all-female networking club, telling senators that the group did not discriminate in an inappropriate way.”
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