The Dolly Llama Digest

Serena Williams Cruises to Wimbledon Victory - New York Times

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:05 GMT

guardian.co.uk

Serena Williams Cruises to Wimbledon Victory
New York Times
The Williams family dream, developed about 20 years ago on the courts of Compton, Calif., littered with broken-glass, has played out on every major championship surface since. On the Fourth of July, Serena and Venus Williams, ...
Serena wins Wimbledon title over sister VenusFOXSports.com
Williams sisters will face off in Wimbledon finalESPN
Serena tops Venus again for third Wimbledon titleThe Associated Press
Bloomberg -SkySports -CNN International
all 2,706 news articles »

Palin A "Shooting Star Crashing To Earth"? - CBS News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:59 GMT

New York Times

Palin A "Shooting Star Crashing To Earth"?
CBS News
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announces that she is stepping down from her position as Governor in Wasilla, Alaska on Friday July 3, 2009, in this photo provided by The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman/ Robert DeBerry. (AP Photo) Republican vice presidential ...
Alaska's Palin is leaving office this month, going in a 'new ...Kansas City Star
Palin 'is a source of constant surprise'Chicago Sun-Times
Should Sarah Palin have resigned?Los Angeles Times
FOXNews -New York Times -The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
all 2,595 news articles »

Myanmar Junta Blocks UN's Ban From Meeting Aung San Suu Kyi - Bloomberg

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:52 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Myanmar Junta Blocks UN's Ban From Meeting Aung San Suu Kyi
Bloomberg
July 4 (Bloomberg) -- Myanmar's military junta blocked Ban Ki-moon from meeting with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as the United Nations chief seeks to free political prisoners in the country. The regime announced the decision ...
Myanmar denies UN chief a visit with Suu KyiCNN International
UN secretary-general defends his approach to the jobLos Angeles Times
U2 asks fans to support Myanmar's Aung San Suu KyiThe Associated Press
BBC News -Reuters -Wall Street Journal
all 1,568 news articles »

Biden presides as troops in Iraq become US citizens - CNN

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:38 GMT

The Associated Press

Biden presides as troops in Iraq become US citizens
CNN
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Vice President Joe Biden celebrated American patriotism and mocked the ghost of Saddam Hussein during a Fourth of July visit to Iraq on Saturday. Vice President Biden congratulates a soldier who became a US citizen on Saturday. ...
VP Biden celebrates July 4 with US troops in IraqThe Associated Press
Reconciliation an Internal Matter, Says IraqWall Street Journal
Biden meets US troops in Iraq for Independence DayReuters India
Washington Post -New York Times -MiamiHerald.com
all 453 news articles »

Calm urged after N Korea missiles - BBC News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:32 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

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 Test-Fires Seven Missiles, Drawing CondemnationBloomberg
North Korea acts in defiance of UN weapons banTimes Online
North Korea Launches 7 Missiles Off Its East CoastWashington Post
New York Times -Telegraph.co.uk -Hindu
all 4,196 news articles »

Calm urged after N Korea launches - BBC News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:42 GMT

MiamiHerald.com

Calm urged after N Korea launches
BBC News
Russia and China have issued a joint call for calm, hours 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 on 4 July, ...
North Korea acts in defiance of UN weapons banTimes Online
North Korea Test Fires Short Range MissilesVoice of America
North Korea Launches 7 Missiles Off Its East CoastWashington Post
Hindu -CNN International -New York Times
all 4,114 news articles »

Americans Gear Up for July 4 Holiday - Voice of America

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:15 GMT

The Associated Press

Americans Gear Up for July 4 Holiday
Voice of America
By VOA News Americans are gearing up to celebrate the July 4 Independence day holiday with fireworks, parades and concerts. Washington and New York are among the cities that will have spectacular fireworks displays Saturday night. ...
Obama cites his agenda in holiday addressThe Associated Press
Obama Says American 'Spirit' Can Confront, Resolve ChallengesBloomberg
Obama, McCain praise country's revolutionary heritageWRAL.com
CNN Political Ticker -Washington Post -WLOS
all 238 news articles »

North Korea Test Fires Short Range Missiles - Voice of America

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:51 GMT

ABC News

North Korea Test Fires Short Range Missiles
Voice of America
South Korean officials say North Korea fired the missiles throughout the day Saturday, launching them in the morning, early afternoon, and early evening. The missiles were apparently launched from a facility on North Korea's east coast, ...
North Korea Launches 7 Missiles Off Its East CoastWashington Post
North Korea marks July 4 with missile testsTelegraph.co.uk
North Korea test-fires more missiles, says SeoulCNN International
BBC News -Reuters -AFP
all 4,050 news articles »

Afghanistan Fighting Kills 2 US Soldiers, 30 Militants - Voice of America

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:33 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Afghanistan Fighting Kills 2 US Soldiers, 30 Militants
Voice of America
By VOA News US and Afghan officials say two US soldiers and at least 30 militants have been killed in fighting that began with a Taliban attack on a US military base in eastern Afghanistan. Officials say Taliban militants began firing on the base in ...
UK troops face critical Afghan taskBBC News
2 US troops killed in AfghanistanCNN
Two US soldiers killed in Afghanistan fightingAFP
The Associated Press -BBC News -BBC News
all 5,347 news articles »

Comoros president urges calm after air disaster - AFP

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:46 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Comoros president urges calm after air disaster
AFP
PARIS (AFP) — The Comoros president on Saturday called for calm in the aftermath of a plane crash that killed 152 people, as Yemenia cancelled all flights to the islands and thousands rallied in France. President Ahmed Abdallah Sambi in a statement ...
Yemen airline cancels route after Comoros crashCNN International
Paris protest delays Yemenia flightAljazeera.net
Protesters block Paris airport over Yemen crashThe Associated Press
Xinhua -BBC News -New York Times
all 6,220 news articles »

Yemen airline cancels route after Comoros crash - CNN International

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:15 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Yemen airline cancels route after Comoros crash
CNN International
(CNN) -- Yemenia Airways is canceling all its flights between Yemen and the Comoros Islands after this week's crash on the same route, the airline said Saturday. Bahia Bakari holds her father's hand as she lies on a stretcher in a plane after landing ...
Yemeni official denies suspension of flights to ComorosXinhua
Paris protest delays Yemenia flightAljazeera.net
Protesters block Paris airport over Yemen crashThe Associated Press
BBC News -New York Times -Washington Post
all 6,187 news articles »

Obama Says American 'Spirit' Can Confront, Resolve Challenges - Bloomberg

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:12 GMT

MiamiHerald.com

Obama Says American 'Spirit' Can Confront, Resolve Challenges
Bloomberg
July 4 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama marked Independence Day by calling for a revival of the American “spirit” to confront and resolve problems, dismissing critics who say he's taking on too much too soon. ...
Obama cites his agenda in holiday addressThe Associated Press
Obama Summons "Spirit of America," Seeks Support for InitiativesWashington Post
Obama highlights America's challenges in weekly addressWLOS
Politico -AFP -The Coloradoan
all 210 news articles »

Cherish your freedom on Independence Day - Buffalo News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:58 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Cherish your freedom on Independence Day
Buffalo News
Some holidays are little more than a reason to buy a greeting card or a fair excuse to take a paid day off from work. Aside from the fireworks and the nice weather, Independence Day didn't get to be one of my favorites until my mid to late 20s. ...
The small falsehoods and great truth of the Fourth of JulyLos Angeles Times
Today in History - July 4The Associated Press
LaSalle Professor Offers Insight into Our Nation's IndependenceKYW1060.com
New York Times -Southtown Star -Detroit Free Press
all 657 news articles »

Alaska's governor Sarah Palin to resign, dooming her presidential ... - New York Daily News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:54 GMT

guardian.co.uk

Alaska's governor Sarah Palin to resign, dooming her presidential ...
New York Daily News
Sarah Palin announces that she is resigning as Governor of Alaska. Some Republican insiders say this dooms any hopes of a presidential bid. She must think it's best for Alaska, she always puts her state first. ...
Palin Stirs Debate About Her Political Future With ResignationBloomberg
Palin resignation splits GOPThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Palin stepping down as Alaska governorSan Francisco Chronicle
The Associated Press -Detroit Free Press -Aspen Daily News
all 2,458 news articles »

Obama cites his agenda in holiday address - The Associated Press

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:31 GMT

The Associated Press

Obama cites his agenda in holiday address
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his domestic initiatives, while Sen. John McCain called for Americans to support Iranian election protesters. The one-time presidential rivals both cited the spirit of the nation's ...
Obama Summons "Spirit of America," Seeks Support for InitiativesWashington Post
Obama highlights America's challenges in weekly addressWLOS
Obama calls for reform in Independence Day addressAFP
United Press International -Los Angeles Times -The Swamp - Tribune&os;s Washington Bureau
all 167 news articles »

North Korea Launches Series of Missiles Off Its Eastern Coast - Voice of America

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:30 GMT

ABC News

North Korea Launches Series of Missiles Off Its Eastern Coast
Voice of America
By VOA News South Korea's Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a series of missiles off its eastern coast, following similar tests earlier this week. The missiles were fired over several hours beginning Saturday morning. ...
North Korea Launches 7 Missiles Off Its East CoastWashington Post
North Korea test-fires more missiles, says SeoulCNN International
N.Korea test-fires six ballistic missiles: S.KoreaAFP
BBC News -The Associated Press -Xinhua
all 3,914 news articles »

Palin resignation splits GOP - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:08 GMT

Times Online

Palin resignation splits GOP
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
by Politico.com Sarah Palin's jaw-dropping announcement that she is quitting her job as Alaska governor before finishing even her first term has divided Republican ranks and the wider political community in a very familiar fashion. ...
Alaska's governor Sarah Palin resigns, dooming her presidential ...New York Daily News
Palin stepping down as Alaska governorSan Francisco Chronicle
Palin's resignation rattles Ideas FestAspen Daily News
Slate -The Associated Press -Detroit Free Press
all 2,433 news articles »

'High-stakes battle' for Helmand - BBC News

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:48 GMT

ABC News

'High-stakes battle' for Helmand
BBC News
For the British, it is Operation Panther's Claw. For US Marines, it is Operation River Liberty. They are two separate offensives, but they are also closely co-ordinated and inextricably linked. They are part of the most ambitious combat ...
Afghans wary of new US, Britain operationsAFP
Marines seek to cut Afghan insurgent supply linesThe Associated Press
Insurgents Step Up Attacks on MarinesWashington Post
CNN -Bloomberg -Christian Science Monitor
all 4,778 news articles »

N.Korea test-fires six ballistic missiles: S.Korea - AFP

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:31 GMT

National Post

N.Korea test-fires six ballistic missiles: S.Korea
AFP
SEOUL (AFP) — North Korea test-fired six missiles off its east coast on Saturday, South Korean officials said, in what appeared to be a calculated message of defiance timed for the US Independence Day holiday. The launches exacerbated regional tensions ...
North Korea Launches Several Missiles Off Its Eastern CoastVoice of America
North Korea missile tests defy UNBBC News
Japan condemns Pyongyang's missile launch, lodges protestXinhua
The Associated Press -CNN International -Washington Post
all 3,752 news articles »

Medvedev hopes for new prospects for Russian-US ties - Xinhua

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:05 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Medvedev hopes for new prospects for Russian-US ties
Xinhua
MOSCOW, July 4 (Xinhua) -- President Dmitry Medvedev said Saturday he hopes next week's meeting with his US counterpart Barack Obama would bring new prospects for Russian-US ties. "We believe that our summit will achieve concrete results which will ...
Medvedev counts on specific results of Moscow meeting with ObamaRIA Novosti
Medvedev sees 'new prospects' for US-Russia tiesAFP
Anti-Americanism plays in RussiaLos Angeles Times
Reuters -BBC News -Seattle Times
all 3,044 news articles »

The Dolly Llama Digest

Serena Williams Cruises to Wimbledon Victory - New York Times

Palin A &quot;Shooting Star Crashing To Earth&quot;? - CBS News

Myanmar Junta Blocks UN's Ban From Meeting Aung San Suu Kyi - Bloomberg

Biden presides as troops in Iraq become US citizens - CNN

Calm urged after N Korea missiles - BBC News

Calm urged after N Korea launches - BBC News

Americans Gear Up for July 4 Holiday - Voice of America

North Korea Test Fires Short Range Missiles - Voice of America

Afghanistan Fighting Kills 2 US Soldiers, 30 Militants - Voice of America

Comoros president urges calm after air disaster - AFP

Yemen airline cancels route after Comoros crash - CNN International

Obama Says American 'Spirit' Can Confront, Resolve Challenges - Bloomberg

Cherish your freedom on Independence Day - Buffalo News

Alaska's governor Sarah Palin to resign, dooming her presidential ... - New York Daily News

Obama cites his agenda in holiday address - The Associated Press

North Korea Launches Series of Missiles Off Its Eastern Coast - Voice of America

Palin resignation splits GOP - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

'High-stakes battle' for Helmand - BBC News

N.Korea test-fires six ballistic missiles: S.Korea - AFP

Medvedev hopes for new prospects for Russian-US ties - Xinhua

Palin A "Shooting Star Crashing To Earth"? - CBS News