Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

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June 17, 2011

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At Least 16 Killed in Syrian Crackdown on Protests

Witnesses say security forces used live ammunition on protesters in several cities after thousands poured into streets
Image from video showing protesters in Syria, June 17, 2011

NATO Pounds Tripoli During Daytime Raids

Although rescue vehicle sirens blared through streets, it is not clear what was hit or whether there are any casualties
Smoke is seen after coalition air strikes in Tripoli, June 17, 2011

White House Responds to Criticisms on Libya

White House asserts War Powers Resolution of 1973 does not apply to US involvement in what is now a largely NATO-led operation
President Barack Obama (file photo)

Saudi Women Drive Cars in Defiance of Ban

There is no written rule barring women from driving, only fatwas, or religious edicts
A Saudi woman gets out of the backseats of a car in Riyadh on June 17, 2011

France, Germany Move to Ease Greek Crisis

Countries setting aside key differences, promising new rescue package to stop crisis from potentially crippling Europe's economy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, brief the media at a news conference after their meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, June 17, 2011

IMF: World Economic Outlook 'Not Reassuring'

International Monetary Fund warns there is a growing chance global economy could stumble
IMF's World Economic Outlook

Nigeria's President Visits Site of Police Headquarters Bombing

A policeman was killed in bombing, at least seven people were wounded
Members of emergency services work at the scene of an explosion at a police station after a suspected suicide bomber was killed and many vehicles were destroyed in Abuja, June 16, 2011

Thai Politicians Woo Rice Grower Votes With Lucrative Subsidies

Industry employs millions of workers across country, both major political parties competing for their votes
Thai farmers plants a rice crop near Mae Sariang, Thailand (2010 file photo)

Thai Yellow Shirts Protest Against Leaders, UNESCO Temple Listing

Protesters urging UN to withdraw world heritage status for Cambodian temple near disputed territory
Cambodia's famed Preah Vihear temple, which is enlisted as UNESCO's World Heritage site, in Preah Vihear province, about 245 kilometers (152 miles) north of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, February 9, 2011 (file photo)

India, Sri Lanka Resume Ferry Services After 30 Years

Sea link across Indian Ocean expected to boost tourism, trade
Indian passengers disembark the Scotia Prince passenger ferry, as it arrives from the Tuticorin port of India, to Colombo port,  June 14, 2011

Swiss Firm Seeks Carbon Credits in Kenya with Clean Water

Vestergaard Frandsen's water filter is being distributed to 900,000 households for free
LifeStraw Family water filter will be distributed to Kenyans for free
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