Hugo Chávez Admits To Having Cancerous Tumor -- Miami Herald
Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez said he had a cancerous tumor removed and expects a full recovery.
CARACAS -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez acknowledged Thursday night that a cancerous tumor caused his three-week hospital stay in Cuba — his first public admission that the illness that has kept him away so long is serious.
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MIDDLE EAST
Shiite militias step up Iraq attacks on US troops.
Syrian military raids villages; protests in Aleppo. Syrian forces kill 3; tens of thousands protest.
Foreign Ministry denies report that Turkish military may invade Syria.
Lebanon braces itself for Hizbollah backlash as senior operatives accused of Hariri assassination.
With multiple ships disabled, Gaza flotilla organizers regroup in Greece.
ASIA
China: Communist Party celebrates 90th anniversary.
Thai voters may test military’s willingness to let Thaksin allies govern.
Teaching jihad in Indonesian prisons.
Okinawans protest U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement.
Thailand, Cambodia to join cluster bomb ban treaty.
AFRICA
Rockets push back rebels south of Libyan capital. Libyan rebels prepare for battle 50 miles from Tripoli.
Another area girds for revolt as Sudan approaches a split.
Ivory Coast has urgent need to restore order: U.N.
Two refugees killed during rioting at Kenya camp: UN.
Morocco votes on revised constitution.
US allocates $145 million to fight terrorism in North Africa.
EUROPE
Greece urges EU to deliver on rescue pledge.
Europe spending cuts prompt street protests.
Italy still has debt risk despite austerity-S&P.
Poland takes over EU presidency at time of crisis.
The draft ends in Germany, but questions of identity endure.
E.coli death toll increases to 50.
Monaco awaits its princess-to-be Charlene.
AMERICAS
Chavez says he’s fighting cancer in Cuba. Venezuela army assures calm after Chavez surgery.
Bolivia renounces 1961 UN narcotics convention.
Mexico troops detain hit man linked to mass graves.
Los Alamos fire could become the largest in New Mexico history.
Colombian President Santos condemns deadly Farc attack.
Accuser credibility questions shake IMF sex case.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Chapter two: Al-Qa’ida’s new beginning?
Former army prosecutor: Some prisoners ‘asked to stay in Gitmo’ rather than go home.
Drone strikes show Pakistan still cooperating with U.S.. U.S. rejects demands to vacate Pakistan drone base
Justice Department to investigate deaths of two detainees in CIA custody.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Asia factory growth fades as new orders dry up.
First female IMF chief receives praise from former hometown of Chicago.
Mystery of dropped receipt for £100 million account.
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