Deborah Cole
BERLIN, June 27, 2006 (AFP) – The self-described "last rock’n’roller" of German politics, former foreign minister Joschka Fischer, quit parliament Tuesday to take a US teaching job, marking the end of an era his admirers say left Germany more self-confident and free.
Fischer, ‘last rock’n’roller of German politics’, leaves parliament
No Iran nuclear talks ahead of informal deadline: diplomats
Michael Adler
VIENNA, June 27, 2006 (AFP) – Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani is not likely to meet EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana this week, despite an informal deadline of the end of month to respond to an offer of talks over its nuclear program, diplomats said Tuesday.
Oil prices climb on US Gulf Coast refinery disruption
NEW YORK, June 27, 2006 (AFP) – World oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by refinery disruption and strong energy demand in the United States and China, as well as jitters over Iran, analysts said.
Australia hit by protests demanding end to new labour laws
Ed Johnson
SYDNEY, June 28, 2006 (AFP) – Tens of thousands of workers rallied in cities across Australia on Wednesday, demanding Prime Minister John Howard’s conservative government repeal its controversial new labour laws.
China, Australia hail new gas terminal as symbol of future for trade
Stephanie Wong
SHENZHEN, China, June 28, 2006 (AFP) – The prime ministers of Australia and China hailed the opening of a multi-billion-dollar gas project here Wednesday as a symbol of the future of fast-expanding trade ties between the two nations.
Bruins fire Sullivan as head coach
BOSTON, June 27, 2006 (AFP) – Mike Sullivan was fired on Tuesday, ending a two-year stint as the head coach of the Boston Bruins.
US soldier killed in western Iraq
BAGHDAD, June 28, 2006 (AFP) – The US military announced Wednesday the death of a soldier from wounds sustained as a result of "enemy action" in Iraq’s western Al-Anbar province.
Palestinian militants fire four rockets at Israel
– 28/06/2006 07h29 – AFP
JERUSALEM, June 28, 2006 (AFP) – Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired four rockets into southern Israel on Wednesday after Israeli troops and tanks rolled into the territory in a bid to release a kidnapped soldier.
Premium Dell service aims to help businesses get the most out of computers
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2006 (AFP) – Dell on Wednesday unveiled a premium support service, complete with 24-hour command centers, it touted as a tool for businesses to get maximum performance from their computer systems.
Israel has no plans to reoccupy Gaza: ministers
– 28/06/2006 08h19 – AFP
JERUSALEM, June 28, 2006 (AFP) – Israel has no plans to reoccupy the Gaza Strip, cabinet ministers said Wednesday after troops and tanks rolled into the territory in an offensive aimed at freeing a captured teenage soldier.
