Iraq Detains Al Qaida Suspect Linked to World Cup Plot
Iraqi security officials announced the detention of Abdullah Azam Saleh al Qahtani, a Saudi army officer tied to an al Qaida plot for the World Cup in South Africa starting June 11. He allegedly entered Iraq in 2004 and is linked to attacks in Baghdad and elsewhere. Separately, South African police showcased preparations for security ahead of the tournament.
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al- Qaida
South Africa
Qassim al-Moussawi
Abdullah Azam Saleh al-Qahtani
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al-Qahtani
Iraq
Cial
Vish Naidoo
Associated Press
Johannesburg
Nathi Mthethwa
U.S
al-Qaida
Abdullah Jassim Shakour
Sadiyah
Mohammed
Airports reopen as ash delay fears ease in Europe
Europe loosens flight rules after Iceland eruption. Heathrow Gatwick and Amsterdam Schiphol reopen as regulators allow higher ash limits with engine maker guarantees. Flybe led, others to follow. 28,000 flights expected in Europe, North Sea airspace still restricted.
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Iceland
Europe
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Civil Aviation Authority
Flybe
NATS
Richard Deakin
U.K
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Gatwick
Amsterdam
Schiphol
North Sea
Eurocontrol
Air Traffic Control Agency
Netherlands
Reykjavik
Icelandic Civil Protection Agency
Germany
Eyjafjallajokul
British Airways
Willie Walsh
Germany pushes for deficit cuts in eurozone
Germany urges swift budget deficit reductions among euro area members to restore confidence in the currency union. Finance Minister Schaeuble says cutting deficits is the key task for all, as Greece faces bailout support and Spain and Portugal pledge further cuts amid market worries.
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Germany
Europe
Wolfgang Schaeuble
Greece
Angela Merkel
Portugal
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International Monetary Fund
Spain
Ireland
European Central Bank
Jean-Claude Trichet
Merkel
der Spiegel
Thai protests expose military rifts and incompetence in Bangkok
In Bangkok a two month standoff pitting Thai security forces against Red Shirt protesters shows troops divided and ineffective. Demonstrators remain entrenched as authorities shrink the protest zone and battle gunfire, with several killed and many wounded.
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Red Shirt
Anthony Davis
Andrew Walker
Thailand
Australian National University
Red Shirts
Thaksin Shinawatra
Khattiya Sawashiphol
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