NEWS - Europe:

Britain Rolls Out New Flu Strategy
Officially, Britain has recorded nearly 8,000 confirmed cases of H1N1, but the real total is thought to be much higher as symptoms for most are mild and they simply go undetected

Air France Plane Did Not Break Up in Air, Investigators Say
French investigator says airplane may have hit the water with strong vertical acceleration, suggests possible air traffic control failure

IAEA Elects New Chief
Yukiya Amano replaces outgoing chief Mohamed ElBaradei, who steps down later this year after 12 years as director-general

Obama Praises Russian Help on Nuclear Issues Ahead of Summit
US president spoke Thursday in Washington to AP, just days ahead of  US-Russian summit in Moscow

Analysts Say Russia's Influence on Iran Very Limited
Iran's nuclear weapons aspirations is expected to be discussed during upcoming Moscow summit between US President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev


NEWS - Top Stories:

Americans Celebrate July 4 Holiday
Despite money crunch, many Americans find ways to relax, enjoy holiday with outdoor summertime activities

Obama Calls on Americans to 'Summon Spirit' of Founding Fathers
President asks Americans to remember sacrifices, achievements of men who voted for independence 233 years ago

Biden Celebrates US Independence Day with Troops in Iraq
Vice president attends ceremony at one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces for more than 200 soldiers from 59 countries who were becoming US citizens

North Korea Test Fires Short Range Missiles
Scud tests take place as US begins to celebrate its Independence Day holiday

New US Offensive in Southern Afghanistan Puts Pakistani Military on Alert
Concern in Pakistan that fleeing Afghan insurgents will cross porous border puts more pressure on army as it wages own campaign to rid country of Islamic extremists


NEWS - Sports:

Zimbabwe's Ghetto Basketball League Seeks To Broaden Fan Appeal
A three-week break in the Premier Soccer League schedule looks like a marketing opportunity for organizers of the Ghetto Basketball League

Tony Hawk Uses Skateboarding to Build Kids' Confidence
Former professional champion skateboarder says sport is here to stay

Women's Professional Football Is Growing in US
Washington's D.C. Divas just completed undefeated season as they make a playoff run with home field advantage

Top Golfers Tee Off at ATT National
The world's top golfer, Tiger Woods, is back in the field, after missing last year's event because of reconstructive knee surgery

Zimbabwe's Highlanders Football Club Seeks to Lighten Debt Load
Highlanders Chairman Themba Ndlela said much of the football club's debt was inherited from a previous administration



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