Friday, January 18, 2008

Morning News Roundup

Top of the news and stories of interest from the American and global press:

• CIA believes Baitullah Mahsud was behind Bhutto assassination. (LA Times)
• UN panel questions Saudi restrictions on women. (LA Times)
• Iran receives third shipment of nuclear fuel for Bushehr reactor. (AP/LA Times)
• Prague, Washington agree missile shield to be part of NATO. (People's Daily Online)
• US scientists claim they've created first mature cloned human embryos. (Xinhua)
• US suspends participation in ITER nuclear fusion project. (Times of India)
• Australia adopts 'wait and see' policy on uranium sales to India. (Hindustan Times)
• India in talks with US firm for ballistic missile defense system. (The Hindu)
• Canada includes US on list of nations that torture. (Reuters)
• Russian FM spokesman: EU needs Belgrade's approval to replace UN in Kosovo. (RIA Novosti)
• Iraqi Oil Ministry takes first steps against companies dealing directly with Kurds. (Today's Zaman, Turkey)
• Greek PM to visit Turkey for first time in 50 years. (Press TV, Iran)

A quick word on sourcing. I try not to cite official news organs or local versions of Fox News (ie. IRNA & Press TV from Iran) unless it involves an item of local or non-partisan interest. In the event of a spin piece (ie. Foreign Ministry announcements, etc.), if I can't find a more objective outlet for the story, I'll tend to pass. Also, when I come across something in the French press, I try to find an English-language substitute.

That's it for today.

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