Roberto Abraham Scaruffi: Today's headlines from VOANews.com

Wednesday, 3 June 2009

Today's headlines from VOANews.com

Today's headlines from VOANews.com






Let your thoughts be heard: President Obama will be in Cairo 4 June to speak on U.S.-Muslim relations - what do you think he should say? Will it make a difference? Your comments can be on our site and in a special TV-radio-web broadcast. And don't miss our exclusive interview with Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi.
Reporters work behind security cordon in front of Air France check-in desk of Tom Jobim Airport in Rio de Janeiro, 02 Jun 2009 Possible Air France Debris Spotted in Atlantic
Brazilian Air Force says searchers spotted airplane seats, oil and metal parts about 650 kilometers off coast


Muslim American Arab, Muslim Americans Have High Hopes for Obama's Cairo Speech  Video clip available
Most Arab Americans say they are interested in a lasting Middle East peace, and hope the new US president will restore a new sense of fairness in the region


Pakistan Pakistani Military Recovers Abducted Students
Military and government officials say army recovered 71 students, 9 staff members following fierce gunbattle with militants early Tuesday in North Waziristan


Hafiz Muhammad Saeed (2005 file photo) India Considers Terror Suspect Release, Gilani Speech as Setback to Relations with Pakistan  Audio Clip Available
India disappointed about release of Jamaat-ud-Dawa founder, regarded as front for terrorist organization Lashkhar-e-Taiba


Afghanistan Blast Near US Base Kills 6 Afghan Civilians
Afghanistan Interior Ministry says it remains unclear whether Tuesday's explosion near Bagram airfield was caused by roadside bomb or suicide attack


Kim Jong Il (file photo) North Korean Leader Chooses Successor Amid Signs of More Brinkmanship  Audio Clip Available
Intelligence analysts say Kim Jong Il appears to have selected youngest son, Kim Jong Un to take his place


Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Hu Jintao at Great Hall of the People in Beijing, 02 Jun 2009 China, US Work Together to Combat Financial Crisis  Audio Clip Available
US Treasury Secretary Geithner meets with two of China's top leaders, including Premier Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao


Employees walk past signs hanging inside GM Global Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, 01 June 2009 Bankrupt US Automaker to Restructure with Taxpayer Help
US government to infuse GM with another $30 billion; GM CEO says new company will be more competitive, with the ability to generate a sustained profit


Frank Acurio says his car dealership's reputation for customer service has helped keep the business afloat during the economic downturn Amid Bankruptcies, Closings, Family Car Dealership Weathers Hard Times  Video clip available
Managers say honesty, service sustain five locations in small town


Inventor Ray Kurzweil has an optimistic view of the future Documentary 'Transcendent Man' Profiles Inventor Ray Kurzweil  Audio Clip Available
Kurzweil developed first reading machine for the blind and first keyboard synthesizer that could duplicate sound of grand piano, or any other instrument