Michigan Court bars health benefits for gay couples
Michigan Supreme Court rules 5-2 that the 2004 ban on gay marriage also blocks domestic partner health policies for public sector employees including University of Michigan. Decision affirms February 2007 appeals ruling and affects up to 20 public colleges and local governments with partner benefits. Clearwire and Sprint Nextel announce wireless broadband merger valued at 14.55 billion dollars.
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Clearwire and Sprint Nextel form $14.55B WiMax venture
Clearwire and Sprint Nextel announce a merger of wireless broadband units to create a $14.55 billion company that will keep the Clearwire name and build a WiMax mobile network. Outside investors including Intel Google Comcast Time Warner Cable and Bright House will invest about $3.2 billion for stakes in the new venture.
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U S envoy warns cyclone toll may exceed 100000 in Myanmar
In Yangon a top U.S. diplomat warned Cyclone Nargis could kill more than 100000 as relief efforts stall due to junta visa restrictions. UNICEF reported many children orphaned or in tide shelters amid widespread devastation in the Irrawaddy delta where villages remain submerged and bodies drift in mangroves.
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Six fraternities suspended after SDSU drug probe
San Diego State University suspended Theta Chi and five other fraternities in a campus drug investigation dubbed Operation Sudden Fall. Ninety six people were arrested, including 75 SDSU students, as raids at nine locations yielded cocaine Ecstasy guns and cash.
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Israel observes Memorial Day with sirens and solemn rituals
Sirens wailed across Israel as two minutes of remembrance paused the nation. Pedestrians stood at attention and drivers exited vehicles while radio and TV paused for the moment. The day marks fallen soldiers and victims of attacks, on the eve of Israel’s 60th independence anniversary.
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Hezbollah labor strike turns violent in Beirut clashes
In Beirut on Wednesday a long simmering political crisis boiled over as a labor strike degenerated into clashes between militant Hezbollah and government supporters. Demonstrators blocked streets with burning tires while stones flew and sporadic gunfire and explosions were reported with limited injuries.
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