Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Tuesday 31 May 2011


Today from VOANews.com

UN Condemns Yemeni Government Crackdown on Taiz Protesters

Human rights chief Navi Pillay says intensified use of force on anti-government demonstrators is 'reprehensible'
Anti-government protesters run after soldiers opened fire to disperse them as they began gathering for a demonstration to demand the ouster of Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh in the southern city of Taiz, May 31, 2011

15 Civilians Killed in Syrian Crackdown on Central Towns

Dozens more reported injured as government forces continue to attack Talbiseh, Rastan and other central communities
A file photo taken from footage by Sham SNN, a Syrian opposition web channel, shows Syrian army vehicles deployed in the central industrial city of Homs

Zuma: Gadhafi Not Ready to Leave

South African president attempting to broker peace deal between Libyan government and rebels
South Africa's President Jacob Zuma greets Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi before their meeting in Tripoli, May 31, 201

North-South Sudan Agree on Demilitarized Zone Along Border

Deal sets up high-level mechanism through which senior officials from both sides will meet regularly to discuss security issues

Serbian Court Rejects Mladic Bid to Stop Extradition

Authorities say Ratko Mladic expected to be put on plane to Netherlands shortly after Serbian justice minister signs extradition order
Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic, who was arrested Thursday, May 26, 2011, is seen at an undisclosed location at an unknown time after his arrest in Serbia after years in hiding, May 30, 2011

Afghanistan Demands End to Airstrikes on Houses

President Karzai says he will no longer allow NATO forces to target homes after attack that killed 14 people including women, children
Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks during a press conference at the Presidential palace in Kabul, May 31, 2011

McCain to Assess New Burmese Government's Human Rights Commitment

US senator will visit Burma for talks with Aung San Suu Kyi, urge government to release estimated 2,200 political prisoners
U.S. Senator John McCain (file photo)

Nepal's Youth Turn to Social Media in Constitution Campaign

Protests to push for new charter mobilized by sites like Facebook
Activists in support of the National Democratic Party chant slogans during a protest near the constitution assembly building in Kathmandu, May 27, 2011

Obama Pays Tribute to Troops, Makes Key Appointments

President takes part in wreath-laying ceremony at Tomb of the Unknowns, Memorial Day service at Arlington National Cemetery
President Barack Obama places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, May 30, 2011

McCreery Wins 'American Idol'; Swift Raises Money for US Tornado Victims

Scotty McCreery beat out Lauren Alaina to win title; concert helped Taylor Swift earn $750,000 for victims
Scotty McCreery, winner of the 10th season of "American Idol", poses backstage in Los Angeles May 25, 2011.
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