NEWS - Europe:

US Unclear if Russia Complying with Chemical, Biological Weapons Pacts
New report could have some bearing on US Senate's decision on whether to ratify nuclear arms treaty

Moscow Toasts Suspected Spies
Russia's spies get star treatment and heroes' welcome behind the scenes

Serbia Submits Kosovo Resolution to UN General Assembly
Resolution seeks new dialogue on Kosovo, but does not call for reopening of status talks on its former province

Somali Pirates Release Turkish Ship
Turkish officials say Somali pirates have released Turkish cargo ship, 21 crew members four months after hijacking

Montenegro Court: No Mass Grave in Andrijevica
Court officials say investigation has been closed after finding no evidence that remains of Kosovo Albanians were buried there


NEWS - Top Stories:

Pakistan Mourns Air Crash Victims
152 killed in worst aviation accident in country's history, rescuers still looking for flight data recorder

At Least 138 Killed in Congo Boat Accident
Local police say accident happened Wednesday in the western province of Bandundu, about 300 kilometers east of the capital, Kinshasa

Somali Government Welcomes AU Decision to Boost Force
Spokesman says extra troops crucial to improving security, containing regional threat posed by al-Shabab militants

Karzai Presses Allies to Root Out Pakistani Terror Havens
Afghan president questions the West's willingness to go after extremists based in Pakistan

British PM Defends Pakistan Terror Remarks
David Cameron meets with top Indian officials as two nations discuss ways to forge closer economic, security ties


NEWS - Sports:

Anna Kournikova: More Than A Pretty Face
Anna says her love of tennis and desire to help children brought her back to courts

London Begins Two-Year Countdown to 2012 Olympics
Despite cost concerns, British authorities say they are ahead of schedule and IOC indicated its satisfaction with the progress

Dutch Court Clears 14-Year-Old Sailor for Solo World Trip
Teen says she could set sail from Portugal within two weeks

Indian Doubles Specialist Aims for Another US Open Tennis Title
Leander Paes is still going strong at 37, an age when most tennis stars have retired from regular tour

World Cup Shoes to Become 'Historic Monument'
Shoes worn by national team's Siphiwe Tshabalala represent hope and what South Africa can deliver on world stage, says head of SAFA



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