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Morning News


May.16   Paris     Nicolas Sarkozy sworn in as new president
  The new president reached out to his political opponents in his inaugural speech, pledging to reunite the country
 Sarkozy recounted the legacies of French leaders before him. He was officially inaugurated in an elaborate ceremony at the Elysee Palace. Acques Chirac who is stepping down after 12 years in power. A 21-gun salute marked the assumption of the presidency


  Thailand   Bangkok shaken by 6.1 earthquake Map of Bangkok Thailand  An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 with its epicenter in western Laos, west-northwest of the city of Luang Prabang

  Iraq Military arrests 11 in hunt for soldiers  The U.S. military continues its massive search for three missing American soldiers

  European Union EU targeting illegal employment  Under new proposals from the European Commission, businesses caught employing illegal immigrants face jail sentences

  Algeria Algeria votes amid tight security  The parliamentary elections held amid heavy security following a series of bomb attacks

Day News


  London   Prince Harry will not go to Iraq
  22-year-old Britain's Prince will not serve in Iraq as a troop commander because of 'a number of specific threats' against him


  Scotland   Sevilla retain UEFA Cup on penalties
  Goalkeeper Palop were saving 3 penalties in the shoot-out to give his side victory over Espanyol. Game ended 2-2 after 120 minutes


  Gaza     Gaza erupts in renewed violence   Battles between factions claimed more than 20 lives today, while Hamas launched rockets into Israel, provoking Israeli military airstrikes
  Fatah, Hamas signed 4rth cease-fire


  Washington New adjournment on Wolfowitz fate  The Bank's board says it will resume discussions on the fate of its President

Evening News


  North Korea   Korean trains in historic link-up
  A pair of passenger trains have crossed the heavily fortified border for the first time in more than 50 years
 The 5-carriage trains, one travelling from the North and one from the South, each carried 150 invited passengers, travelling about 25km (16 miles)


  Washington Blair meets Bush for farewell summit  British Prime Minister paid a farewell visit to U.S. President, a final opportunity to showcase their unity on the war in Iraq
San Francisco Bay Area , May 16, 2007 Timeline