Iran Tests Missile System

A defiant Iran continues to test missile systems in the wake of a show of strength by Israel’s air force. So far, the U.S. is opting for diplomacy to deal with the Islamic republic’s perceived nuclear threat. But persistent threats from Tehran to destroy Israel continue to draw international sanctions.

Bomb Blast in Kabul blamed on Taliban

Officials are blaming the bomb that killed 41 people in Kabul on the Taliban. But observers are casting wary eyes at regional rivalries that make Pakistani forces suspect in the terror attack.

The World Today – July 7

The leaders of the world’s richest industrialized countries confront their African counterparts at the G8 summit in Japan. At issue is a U.S.-led intitative to turn up the heat on Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe by increasing international sanctions.

GM bankruptcy possible

Shares of GM fell more than 4 percent to $11.25 in early trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Murphy also lowered his forecast for 2008 U.S. industry-wide light vehicle sales for the third time this year and said the recent drastic decline in sales would likely to continue through 2009.

Podcast: The World Today – American Missile Attack

American missile attack on Islamic
militants in the country’s lawless tribal regions bordering Afghanistan.

Podcast: Lebanon close to civil war.

The violence stems from unresolved tensions following Hezbollah’s 32-day war
with Israel in southern Lebanon in 2006.
In Burma, news about Burmese National league for democracy leader Aung San Suu.