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Morning News


May.31   Southern China     Race against time to drain 'quake lake' Map of Sichuan provinca China
  Chinese soldiers and engineers were urgently trying to dig a spillway from an earthquake-created lake that is threatening to burst its banks


  Washington   US Democrats hold key poll talks  The Democratic Party is meeting to decide the fate of two states left out of the dramatic race to find its candidate for president

  Baghdad   Security talks worry Shiites and Sunnis  Many suspect Iraqi-U.S. security talks could lead to the establishment of bases, a long-term presence of American troops

  Thailand Protesters defy PM's warning  Thousands of people have demonstrated in Bangkok, defying warnings of a crackdown issued by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej

  Zimbabwe Troops 'must back Mugabe or quit'  The army chief has told soldiers they must leave the military if they do not vote for incumbent President in next month's run-off poll.

  Germany ECB set to mark 10 years  The European Central Bank celebrates its 10th birthday with its reputation of steadfast stance on interest rates and quick action to supply banks

  Belize Season's 1st tropical storm forms  Tropical Storm Arthu formed near the coast of Belize, but was already over land and was expected to weaken later

  Paris Federer through but Davydenko crashes  Roger Federer reached the last 16 of the French Open with a polished 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory over close friend Mario Ancic

  Western Afghanistan Afghan forces kill 100 militants  Security forces, aided by coalition troops, killed 100 suspected Taliban militants in a 2-day operation in southwestern Afghanistan

  Argentina Farmers say no to tax changes  Farmers moved quickly to reject President de Kirchner's tax concessions made a day earlier

Day News


  Washington   Democrats reach delegate deal
  Hillary Clinton's efforts to secure the Party's nomination for president have suffered a setback.
 The Democratic Party is voting to decide the fate of two states debarred for the presidential nomination process. A compromise has reportedly been agreed to restore Florida and Michigan delegates to the convention, but cut their voting power in half


  Florida Shuttle leaves for space station  Nasa's Discovery has blasted off on a 14-day mission to the International Space Station. The crew of 7 are delivering a cylinder for Japan's lab

  Global Walk the World raises WFP funds  Tens of thousands worldwide are joining a mass rally to raise money and awareness about rising food costs

Evening News


  Philippines 6.4 earthquake hit Pacific Ocean  The quake hit off the northern Philippines and was felt as far as southeastern Taiwan. The epicenter was about 80 kilometers west of Basco

  Kabul Remote-controlled bomb kills 1, injures 5  A bomb targeting a mini-bus carrying Afghan army personnel went off, killing a civilian woman
San Francisco Bay Area , May 31, 2008 Timeline