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Wednesday, 17 June 2009

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In this frame grab taken from amateur video, supporters of Iranian reformist opposition leader Mir Hossien Mousavi demonstrate in Tehran, Iran, 16 June 2009 Iranian Reformist Calls for Mass Rally Thursday Audio Clip Available
Opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi calls on his supporters to remain peaceful during demonstrations against disputed election results


President Barack Obama delivers remarks on a new regulatory reform plan, 17 Jun 2009, at the White House Obama Urges Overhaul of Financial Regulation
President Obama calls for creation of council of regulators to monitor risk across entire financial system


A Somali man carries a boy wounded during mortar shelling, 17 Jun 2009, in Mogadishu Police Chief Killed as Clashes Continue in Somali Capital Audio Clip Available
Police official confirms Colonel Ali Said among those killed in violence between government forces, Islamist insurgents


Pakistan President Zardari (L) and Indian PM Singh (R) during summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Yekaterinburg, 16 Jun 2009 Indian PM: Pakistani Action Against Terrorism Required Before Peace Accord Audio Clip Available
Manmohan Singh says 'strong and effective' action needed by long-time adversary against terrorism targeted at India


Video grab released by North Korean Television shows a three-stage white rocket, soaring away from launch site on 5 Apr 2009 from undisclosed location in North Korea Reports: North Korea Seen Preparing Long Range Missile Sites
South Korean newspaper quotes unidentified government official as saying special train used to carry a long-range missile has been spotted on the move


West Bengal and Assam in India; Bangladesh Maoist Violence Escalates in Indian State of West Bengal
Rising violence by Maoist rebels in eastern India has resulted in deaths of six Communist Party members


Burmese activist holds a picture of opposition party leader Aung San Suu Kyi outside the Burmese embassy in Bangkok (File) Burma Court to Hear Arguments for Aung San Suu Kyi Witnesses
Jailed opposition leader on trial for violating terms of house arrest by allowing American to stay at her lakeside home after he swam there uninvited last month


Space shuttle Endeavor sits on the launch pad early 17 Jun 2009 until a fix for its hydrogen leak problem is fund Leak Delays Shuttle Launch Until July
Hydrogen leak detected while crews filled shuttle's external fuel tanks - similar problem forced officials to delay first launch attempt Saturday


Melting ice in Greenland US Government Scientists Call For Urgent Action on Global Warming
Scientists release new report warning that effects of global warming will become more severe unless Obama administration takes action quickly


U.S. Soccer Coach Bob Bradley US Soccer Team Prepares to Face Five-Time World Champ Brazil
Coach Bob Bradley's team regrouping after tough 3-1 loss Monday to world champion Italy