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Leading the News
China Hacking Computers Worldwide . . . Chinese cyber spy network hacks into classified documents from governments and private groups in 103 countries. Los Angeles Times
Massive Flood Threat Recedes in Fargo . . .
Red River cresting at lower level than predicted. Reuters
U.S. and Iran Open Peace Talks on Afghanistan . . .
Russian initiative brings together senior U.S. diplomat Iran’s deputy foreign minister. Sunday Times (UK)
Politics
Obama Will Face Defiance on Europe Trip . . . Economic woes in U.S. embolden allies and rivals as they question American power on multiple fronts. New York Times
Cardinal Opposes Obama Notre Dame Visit . . . Opposition among clergy to Obama commencement speech because of his abortion stance appears to be growing. Los Angeles Times
Biden Carves Out a Role . . . Obama finds his verbose vice president a useful contrarian in decision-making. New York Times
Obama to Host International Climate Meeting . . . Series of meetings among representatives of 16 countries and the EU will start in Washington next month. New York Times
Obama Backs Off Demand for Stimulus Overseas . . . Seeks to ease tensions ahead of G20 trip. Leaves Tuesday. Washington Post
National Security
U.S. Mistook Captive for al Qaeda Operative . . . Abu Zubaida wasn't a senior Bin Laden aide after all. Tough interrogation spurred false leads.
Washington Post
Ex-Commander: Most Taliban Want Peace . . . But they're afraid they will be killed for defecting because government cannot ensure their safety. Reuters
Biden: U.S. Does Not Plan to Lift Cuba Embargo . . . Several South American defense ministers this month urged Obama to end embargo, saying it will help ties to region. Reuters
Iran Assisting North Korea Missile Launch . . . Missile experts from Iran are in North Korea to help Pyongyang prepare for its rocket launch. Sunday Times (UK)
Critics Slam WTC Name Change . . . Owners say it's more practical to market the building as One World Trade Center than Freedom Tower. Associated Press
Business
GM, Chrysler Bailout Pleas Turn Off Buyers . . . They painted a dire picture of their health to win federal aid. Now consumers are taking their business elsewhere. Los Angeles Times
Spanish Judge Accuses Bush Officials of Torture . . . Criminal proceedings begin against former A.G. Gonzales and five others for alleged Gitmo abuses. Guardian
G20 'Grand Bargain' Looks Doubtful . . . British PM Gordon Brown unlikely to forge comprehensive deal to pull world out of recession.
Reuters
International
Baghdad Gunfight After Sunni Leader's Arrest . . . Battle could point to tensions between Shiite led government and Sunnis who broke with al Qaeda. Associated Press
Pakistani President Moves to Ease Political Crisis . . . Zadari says his party would help the opposition return to power in a key province. Associated Press
Pakistanis Doubt Value of Obama's Aid . . . Average citizens question effectiveness of pouring more money into a leaky economy without basic reform. Los Angeles Times
Power Struggle in Saudi Arabia . . . The crown prince is seriously ill, and the normally secretive royal family is openly clashing over who will take the throne. The Independent
Also Today. . .
Facebook Spreads Like Wildfire . . . Social networking site expects to register its 200 millionth user soon. But is it growing too fast?
New York Times
World Dims Its Lights . . . Nearly 4,000 cities and towns in 88 countries went dark for Earth Hour, a campaign to highlight the threat of climate change. USA Today
Shuttle Discovery Lands in Florida . . . Wraps up mission that left international space station with all its solar wings and extra electrical power. Associated Press
Triathlons Can Pose Deadly Heart Risks . . . Chances of sudden death are low — about 15 out of a million participants — but not inconsequential. Associated Press
Today's Video
Thousands Begin Protests at G20 Summit . . . NBC
