 Daily Nation | Calm urged after N Korea missiles BBC News Russia, China and the US have all called for calm after North Korea test-fired a series of missiles. Seven Scud-type ballistic missiles with a range of about 500km (312 miles) were fired in an apparent act of defiance against the US, on 4 July. ... North Korea should not 'aggravate tensions': US North Korea Test-Fires Seven Missiles, Drawing Condemnation North Korea acts in defiance of UN weapons ban |
 USA Today | Statue of Liberty crown reopens Los Angeles Times Richard Drew / AP The State of Liberty's base, pedestal and outdoor observation deck were reopened in 2004, but the crown remained off-limits. Visitors say the arduous climb to the top, closed since the Sept. 11 attacks, is worth it. ... Lady Liberty's crown reopens for 4th of July, 8 years after 9/11 ... On Independence Day, Liberty's crown reopens Lady Liberty's Crown Reopens On Independence Day |
 FOXNews | Palin is Alaska's 'greatest gift' to US, her successor says CNN (CNN) -- Alaskan Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who will succeed Gov. Sarah Palin after she leaves office later this month, called Palin Alaska's greatest gift to the United States on Saturday. Gov. Sarah Palin is putting "Alaska's interest first," by stepping ... Palin A "Shooting Star Crashing To Earth"? Palin 'is a source of constant surprise' Sarah Palin cuts and runs |
 Voice of America | Iraq expects more from second energy auction Reuters BAGHDAD, July 4 (Reuters) - The Iraqi government is hoping that a second major auction of oil and gas fields later this year will help revive a struggling oil industry where a first auction this week fell short, a government spokesman ... Biden presides as troops in Iraq become US citizens Reconciliation an Internal Matter, Says Iraq Iraq declines offer of US help with reconciliation |
 MiamiHerald.com | French Teen Joins 12 Other Lone Survivors of Major Plane Crashes FOXNews July 1: Bahia Bakari lies in a hospital bed at the El Maaruf Hospital in Moroni, Comoros. July 1: Bahia Bakari lies in a hospital bed at the El Maaruf Hospital in Moroni, Comoros. Thirteen is a lucky number for Baya Bakari, the 14-year-old girl who ... Yemen airline cancels route Rescuers find debris of Yemenia aircraft - ministry Rescuers recount Comoros girl's rescue |
 CTV Montreal | Honduras Court Rebuffs OAS on Zelaya's Return Voice of America The Honduran Supreme Court has rejected a call from the head of the Organization of American States to return deposed leader Manuel Zelaya to the presidency. OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza flew Friday to Tegucigalpa for his ... Tensions mount as Honduras defies OAS As Honduras digs in, isolation deepens Officials Refuse to Restore Ousted Leader |