Global crime routes point to Europe in UN report
A United Nations crime survey shows Europe as the destination for most illicit trade flows including drugs people and fake goods. The UNODC urges governments to fight crime by cutting money laundering and informal transfer systems amid security risks for poor conflict zones.
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BP chief apologizes for spill before Congress
BP chief Tony Hayward answered lawmakers with contrition describing the gulf spill as deeply regrettable. He refused to assign blame pending investigations and faced crossfire over safety choices and a White House fund deemed a slush fund by critics. He said BP would work to resolve the crisis.
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Israel Eases Gaza Blockade Amid International Pressure
Israel announced a limited easing of the Gaza blockade, allowing more foods and some construction materials under international supervision. The move, urged by the United States and European officials after the May flotilla raid, drew skepticism from Gaza and questions about its impact on Hamas and Shalit.
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Muslim support for Obama falls in Muslim nations
A Pew survey shows Obama’s approval slipping among Muslims in five of seven nations polled, with low approval in Pakistan Egypt and Turkey. While global views on his handling of foreign policy vary, U.S. unilateral perception remains notable and Dutch support for his crisis response is mixed.
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Times Square bomber indicted on terrorism charges
Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistan-born naturalized U.S. citizen, was indicted by a federal grand jury in New York on 10 counts for attempting to detonate a bomb in Times Square. The indictment cites training in Pakistan with Tehrik-e-Taliban, cash payments from a co-conspirator, and the purchase of a loaded 9 mm rifle. If convicted, he faces life in prison.
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