 The Hindu | NATO: Obama warns of "hard days" ahead in Afghanistan CBS News (AP) CHICAGO - President Barack Obama warned of "hard days" ahead in Afghanistan as world leaders Sunday opened a NATO summit confronted by questions about the country's post-conflict future. Meeting in Mr. Obama's home city of Chicago, ... Thousands of protesters march to NATO Summit Peace protesters gather in Chicago for NATO summit Obama: Afghanistan on track for 'transformation decade' |
 The Guardian | Taliban destroy poppy fields in surprise clampdown on Afghan opium growers The Guardian Taliban fighters have destroyed fields of opium poppies in eastern Afghanistan this spring, the first time since 2001 the hardline Islamist group is known to have clamped down on the cultivation of a drug that provides a big part of its funding. Taliban: NATO nations should leave war like France Announcement imminent about Canada's role in Afghanistan Sen. Graham: Some US troops must stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014 |
 The Guardian | Italy earthquake kills five and razes centuries of history The Guardian Three thousand people in northern Italy bedded down in tents or temporary accommodation on Sunday night after a strong earthquake in the early hours killed five people, injured scores more and toppled centuries-old churches and clock towers. Earthquake in Italy Italy earthquake kills six people At least 7 dead after quake rocks northern Italy |
 Forbes | Post Wedding Update: Zuck Ups Privacy Settings; No More Views of Toy Dog Forbes Update: Facebook CEO Zuckerberg ups privacy settings on Facebook page, photo above no longer available for non-friend view on his page. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook married his long-time girlfriend, Pricilla Chan at his home in Palo Alto, ... $19bn and just married ... I hope Mark Zuckerberg got a prenup, says Donald Trump Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg changes status to 'married' Priscilla Chan: New doctor turned Mrs. Zuckerberg |
 ABC News | Lockerbie families still seek answers from Libya The Associated Press By MEERA SELVA, AP – 1 minute ago NEW YORK (AP) — For relatives of the people who died in the Lockerbie bombing, the death Sunday of the only man who was convicted stirred up questions once again about his guilt and whether others went unpunished. The Passing of the Lockerbie Bomber: Have More Secrets Died in Libya? Mystery of Lockerbie plane bombing may never be solved Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies: Your comments |
 The Guardian | Republicans doubling down on debt-limit showdown strategy Los Angeles Times By Lisa Mascaro WASHINGTON — Republicans in Congress are heading into summer much the way they did last year — instigating a showdown with the White House by demanding massive federal budget cuts in exchange for what used to be the routine task of ... Congressional leaders gird for 'chaos' session over tax hikes, debt ceiling Boehner: '218 frogs' McConnell: Obama needs to act like an adult |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Chinese Activist's Departure Brings New Questions Wall Street Journal Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng's departure from China raises difficult questions ranging from the fate of his extended family and allies to his ability to spur change at home, even as he enjoyed his first taste of freedom in seven years ... Chen Guangcheng's family and friends 'still at risk' in China Chen's Arrival in Manhattan Ends Flashpoint in US-China Ties Chinese activist renews call to fight injustice |
 CTV.ca | Tropical Storm Alberto hovers off Carolina coast Houston Chronicle JEFFREY COLLINS, AP This NOAA satellite image taken Saturday, May 19, 2012, shows tropical storm Alberto 140 miles (225 km) east of Charleston, SC Alberto is the first tropical storm of the season and formed Saturday off the coast of South Carolina ... Tropical Storm Alberto weakens off SC coast Alberto Forecast to Stay Offshore; Tropical Storm Watch Remains Alberto to Bypass Northeast; Weather to Still Worsen |
 Daily Beast | Cory Booker slams Obama campaign for attack on Romney's Bain record Fox News Newark Mayor Cory Booker, a surrogate for President Obama's re-election effort, slammed a recent Obama campaign ad on Sunday for its attack on Mitt Romney's tenure at private equity firm Bain Capital. During a roundtable discussion on NBC's "Meet the ... Cory Booker Is Very Reasonable Cory Booker: 'I'm Very Uncomfortable' With Attacks On Bain Political jabs are 'nauseating,' mayor says |
 Telegraph.co.uk | World Leaders Urge Growth, Not Austerity Pittsburgh Post Gazette By HELENE COOPER / The New York Times CAMP DAVID, Md. -- Leaders of the world's richest countries banded together on Saturday to press Germany to back more pro-growth policies to halt the deepening debt crisis in Europe, as President Obama for the ... G8 leaders urge Europe to focus on growth rather than austerity at G8 summit At Summit, a Struggle for Consensus on Economic Woes World leaders meet at Camp David |
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