CNN Headlines
- Sun, 20 May 2012 01:13:42 +0000: Rights activist Chen arrives in U.S. - CNN.com - World
Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng arrived Saturday evening in the United States, bringing an end to a diplomatic firestorm that erupted after he escaped from house arrest and took to YouTube to complain about abuse he said his family suffered at the hands of authorities. - Sun, 20 May 2012 01:07:34 +0000: What will Greeks use if euro is ditched? - CNN.com - World
What would be Greece's new currency if it leave the euro? CNN's Jim Boulden explores the possibility. - Sat, 19 May 2012 23:53:28 +0000: U.S., Pakistan fail to reach deal on supply routes - CNN.com - World
The United States and Pakistan will not reach a deal on opening NATO supply routes before coalition leaders meet on Sunday, two senior U.S. officials told CNN. - Sat, 19 May 2012 18:55:25 +0000: G8 leaders take up eurozone crisis, possible Greek exit - CNN.com - World
Concerns about whether debt-laden Greece will be forced to pull out of the eurozone, and what that would mean for a weakened European economy is the first topic on Saturday's agenda at the Group of Eight summit hosted by U.S. President Barack Obama, a senior administration official said. - Sat, 19 May 2012 09:15:35 +0000: Olympic torch starts 70-day journey round UK - CNN.com - World
The Olympic torch began its 70-day, 8,000-mile journey around Britain Saturday from Land's End in Cornwall, with three-time Olympic gold medal winner Ben Ainslie the first to carry the torch.
BBC Headlines
- Sun, 20 May 2012 08:19:12 +0000: Chelsea fans jubilant at cup win - BBC News - World
Chelsea fans across the world are celebrating their team's historic Champions League win, as a victory parade in west London is planned. - Sun, 20 May 2012 08:16:59 +0000: VIDEO: One-minute World News - BBC News - World
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day. - Sun, 20 May 2012 08:16:47 +0000: Four killed in Italian earthquake - BBC News - World
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake in northern Italy kills at least four people and causes thousands of others to flee into the streets. - Sun, 20 May 2012 07:32:22 +0000: Hodgson warns players to behave - BBC News - World
England boss Roy Hodgson warns his players to behave responsibly at their city-centre base during Euro 2012. - Sun, 20 May 2012 06:56:18 +0000: Phone hack police chief to retire - BBC News - World
The senior Scotland Yard officer in charge of three linked phone-hacking investigations will retire later this year, the Met Police confirms.
Al Jazeera Headlines
- Sun, 20 May 2012 08:24:28 +0000: Chelsea crowned European champions - AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)
Didier Drogba strikes winning penalty against Bayern Munich following tension-soaked Champions League final. - Sun, 20 May 2012 07:25:33 +0000: Terror charges ahead of Chicago NATO summit - AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)
Trio accused of making petrol bombs and plotting attacks, but supporters say suspect materials were beer-making kit. - Sun, 20 May 2012 07:10:32 +0000: Several killed in Italian earthquake - AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)
At least four people killed and reports of "structural collapses" following 5.9-magnitude quake near city of Bologna. - Sun, 20 May 2012 07:03:48 +0000: Obama says eurozone crisis threatens world - AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)
US president wraps up G8 summit by saying more must be done to promote growth and job creation as potential remedies. - Sun, 20 May 2012 06:27:31 +0000: Sri Lanka to free jailed ex-army chief - AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (AJE)
President Rajapaksa orders release of Sarath Fonseka, his former electoral rival in prison since beginning of 2010.