Pr Police Under Scrutiny After Recent Killings (ap)
AP – Police say they fatally shot a 77-year-old man after he opened fire at them Wednesday, a killing that comes as Puerto Rico’s law enforcement officers are under scrutiny for allegedly using excessive force. Read more
Germany: Greens See Red Over Nuclear Power Extension (time.com)
Time.com – The German cabinet approves plans to extend the lifespan of its nuclear reactors by an average of 12 years, back-tracking a promise by the previous government to shut them all down by 2022. As support slumps, has Merkel’s coalition made a dangerous move? Read more
Anglo Irish Failure Would ‘bring Down’ Ireland: Minister (afp)
AFP – Ireland’s finance minister has warned the failure of Anglo Irish Bank would “bring down” the country, as regulators prepared to reveal Thursday the cost of bailing out the stricken lender. Read more
Us General: Iraq Political Limbo Fuels Violence (ap)
AP – The top U.S. commander for Baghdad warned Wednesday that Iraq’s prolonged political crisis has encouraged militants to step up attacks and left civilians so frustrated they could be holding back crucial tips on suspected insurgent cells. Read more
Usvi Worker Accused Of Selling Gov’t Patrol Boat (ap)
AP – A government official in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been accused of selling a boat that belonged to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Read more