My News Roundups
Short summaries of the top global news. JonathanTravers has contributed 9, including:
Secessionists Make Progress in Yemen
In Yemen, the Southern secessionists movement is seeking to nullify the 1990 pact between North and South Yemen. Diplomats from the U.S., U.K., and the U.N., urge the movement to join Yemen's political process.
American arrested for antiquity smuggling in Israel
A retired American university lecturer was arrested this week on the suspicion of selling artifacts to the US illegally. He is accused of selling ancient coins and 1,500-year-old clay lamps.
Donald Trump decides not to run for president
Entreprenuer, Donald Trump, annouced today that he would no longer run for President of the United States. He claimed that if he had run he would have won the Republican primary.
Will Iranian President Resign?
Months ago, it was suspected that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, would resign due to tension between Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and himself. The situation came to a breaking point on Friday after Ahmadinejad received an ultimatum.
Pope Benedict XVI holds Q&A Session on Good Friday
In Vatican City, The Pope held an unusual televised Q&A session where anyone was allows to submit any question they liked. This is the first time he has ever held such an event.
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