 Telegraph.co.uk | Palin stepping down as Alaska governor San Francisco Chronicle Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's shocking announcement Friday that she will resign is just the latest in a series of temblors to shake the GOP's 2012 presidential lineup, a move that may boost former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to the head of the ... Palin quits, fueling talk of run in 2012 Palin resigns as Alaska governor Events in Palin's political career |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Today in History - July 4 The Associated Press Today is Saturday, July 4, the 185th day of 2009. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day. Today's Highlight in History: On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. On this date: In 1802, ... Fun Fourth of July Facts: A Pop Quiz! The real meaning of the Fourth of July Independence Day: a celebration of America, past, present, future |
 ABC News | North Korea missile tests defy UN BBC News North Korea has test-fired a series of missiles in an apparent act of defiance on 4 July, American Independence Day. Reports say at least five Scud-type ballistic missiles were fired, with a range of about 500km (312 miles). ... North Korean Missile Tests Reported NKorea test-fires four ballistic missiles: SKorea Japan condemns Pyongyang's missile launch, lodges protest |
 BBC News | UK forces 'encounter few Taliban' BBC News British forces on a major operation in Afghanistan say they have encountered little resistance from the Taliban. Troops are moving into a large swathe of territory in Helmand province that had been a stronghold for insurgents. ... Suicide bomber attacks foreign base in Afghan east Two US soldiers killed in Afghanistan: military Marines seek to cut Afghan insurgent supply lines |
 Los Angeles Times | Honduras Court Rebuffs OAS on Zelaya's Return Voice of America The Honduran Supreme Court has rejected a call from the head of the Organization of American States to return deposed leader Manuel Zelaya to the presidency. OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza flew Friday to Tegucigalpa for his ... Honduras' new leaders reject appeal for Zelaya's return Officials Refuse to Restore Ousted Leader Defiant Honduras coup leaders pull out of OAS |
 Times Online | U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi The Associated Press BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — As U2 kicks off its world tour the rock band is turning a spotlight on Myanmar's jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. On its Web site and on stage, U2 is asking fans to wear a Suu Kyi mask in support of the 64-year-old ... Myanmar Denies UN Chief a Meeting UN secretary-general defends his approach to the job UN chief dismayed over visit ban |