Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Thursday, 16 June 2011


Today from VOANews.com

Islamist Group Claims Responsibility for Nigeria Bombing

At least two people killed in suicide bombing outside a police headquarters in Abuja
Image taken from APTN footage shows smoke bellowing after an explosion at the police headquarters, in Abuja, June 16, 2011

Al-Qaida Names Egyptian Zawahri as New Leader

Zawahri had been widely expected to head up terrorist network after bin Laden was killed in a US operation in Pakistan

Sudan Blames Bombardment on Southern Aggression

As violence continues along Sudan's disputed north-south border, government of Sudan rejects President Obama's demand for peace
A huge explosion is seen near a United Nations compound in South Kordofan state, June 14, 2011

Pakistan Military Chief Under Pressure Following US Raid

Media reports say support erodes for General Ashfaq Kayani amid heightened tensions with United States
Pakistani Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

China Patrol Ship Heads to Tense South China Sea

Voyage marks the first time Chinese authorities have sent a large patrol boat to visit a foreign country
Protesters shout slogans during a rally outside the Chinese Consulate at financial district of Makati city, east of Manila, Philippines, June 16, 2011

Indonesian Cleric Sentenced to 15 Years in Terror Trial

Around 3,000 Indonesian security forces were on guard around the Jakarta courthouse for the verdict and sentencing of Abu Bakar Bashir
Radical cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, center, leaves the court after the judges delivered his sentence during his trial at a district court In Jakarta, Indonesia, June 16, 2011

As Indonesia Dismantles Terror Groups, Successors Pose New Risks

Government and security officials worry that extremist groups are changing targets, recruitment tactics to enlist youths
Indonesian militant cleric Abu Bakar Bashir - jailed for 15 years for his involvement with a group that aimed to kill the country's president - speaks to journalists while he waits inside a cell before his trial at South Jakarta court, June 16, 2011

Taiwan Develops Advanced Missiles

Deployment in response to China’s growing naval arsenal even though relations between two countries are better than ever
Taiwan's Hsiung Feng III missile is displayed during Taiwan's national day parade in Taipei. Taiwan rolled out its top military weaponry a move seen aimed at stirring China and boosting nationalist fervor, (File)

Sudanese President, Wanted for War Crimes, Plans China Visit

Arrest warrant issued by International Criminal Court fails to stop Omar al-Bashir from foreign travel
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (file photo)

Greece Faces New Austerity Hurdles

EU's top economic official expects eurozone finance ministers to sign off on $17 billion for Greece on Sunday, approve new July bailout
Demonstrators gather in front of the Parliament in Athens' main Syntagma Square, June 15, 2011

Power Portraits Capture World Leaders

Photographer Platon Antoniou attempts to discover the personalities behind the public faces
US President Barack Obama
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