International News of May 08, 2008

2008-05-08 21:12:44 (GMT) (Caymanmama.com - World News News)

International News of May 8, 2008

Bertie Ahern steps down, give place to Brain Cowen to take over as Irish Prime Minister
Clinton likely to be left behind – Obama’s decisive victory in North Carolina
Worst fighting in Lebanon between the government and the Hezbollah led opposition
US failed to curb heroin production in Afganistan
Bangladesh bans export of Rice

Bertie Ahern steps down, give place to Brain Cowen to take over as Irish Prime Minister

Dublin (Reuters): Ireland, the country that is facing economic crisis will now be headed by Brain Cowen, who will be inheriting worst ever economic slowdown in country.

Clinton likely to be left behind – Obama’s decisive victory in North Carolina

New York: Barrak Obama is now in a position to widen the lead. The political analysts predict that he will ultimately prevail over Hillary.

Worst fighting Lebanon between the government and the Hezbollah led opposition

Beirut: (Reuters): The opposition in Lebanon by pro-Iranian Hezbollah gunman blocked roads, burnt tires and fought with the government security forces that are backed by the US government. The riots paralyzed the city.

US failed to curb heroin production in Afghanistan – says Iran

Tehran: (Reuters): The US forces and NATO has failed to halt production of Poppy in Afghanistan. The Iranian drug control authority requested the European governments to help Iran in combating drug trafficking for Afghanistan.

Bangladesh bans export of Rice

Dhaka: (Reuters) The government of Bangladesh has imposed a 6 months ban on export of non-aromatic rice. This step is taken by the government to secure the country’s domestic requirements.

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