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Saturday, 20 June 2009

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Iranians protest against disputed election win of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in front of Islamic Republic's embassy in Kuwait City, 20 Jun 2009 Reports: Iranian Police Clash with Protesters
Witnesses say thousands of residents in streets in defiance of warnings by government


The White House (file photo) White House Welcomes US Congress Condemnation of Iran Violence Audio Clip Available
But officials resisting calls to speak out more forcefully on matter


Image posted 18 Jun on Twitter photo-sharing website allegedly shows Iranian supporters of Mir Hossein Mousavi covering their mouths with green scarves during rally in Tehran, 17 Jun 2009 Battle of Wills Firms Up in Iran Audio Clip Available
Analysts warn that any larger, Tiananmen Square-type crackdown would be far bloodier, especially if government brings in squads of Revolutionary Guards


Iraqis search through wreckage of truck bomb in northern city of Kirkuk, 20 Jun 2009 Bombing Kills 46 in Northern Iraq
Attack occurred near city of Kirkuk Saturday after noon prayers


Map of Pakistan Military: Pakistani Troops Kill at Least 32 Militants in Northwest
Statement says militants killed near Sarwaki in South Waziristan tribal region, when troops tried to clear main road of militants


Somalia government fighters guard  Presidential palace, 18 Jun 2009 Somalia Seeks Emergency Military Help
Parliament speaker appealing for military help from neighboring countries within 24 hours


Obama_Speech_Cairo American Muslims and Jews Consider Obama's Middle East Policy Video clip available
Muslims are upbeat, some Jewish groups express caution


President Barack Obama delivers remarks at the Esperanza National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference, in Washington, 19 Jun 2009 Obama Calls for US Immigration Reform Audio Clip Available
President says that while immigration is vital for America's future, illegal immigration cannot continue


Newly displaced families wait for registration outside an IDP camp outside Mogadishu, Somalia, 15 May 2009 World Refugee Day Focuses on Plight of 42 Million Uprooted People Audio Clip Available
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees urging international community to do more to protect and care for refugees around world


Roselyn Lionhart jokes with the crowd, telling them their contributions are not only gratefully accepted, they are direly needed New Orleans Clinic Keeps Music, Musicians Alive Audio Clip Available
Most working musicians in New Orleans make so little money that few can afford health care