U.s. Pastor Who Threatened To Burn Koran Plans British Visit (reuters)
Reuters – An American Christian preacher who rose from obscurity to cause global uproar this year by threatening to burn the Koran says he plans to visit Britain to speak at an event hosted by a far-right anti-Islamist group. Read more
Kosovo Exit Polls See Pm’s Party Winning (reuters)
Reuters – Prime Minister Hashim Thaci’s PDK party was set to win in Sunday’s election in Kosovo, according to exit polls released after its first general election since independence ended calmly Sunday. Read more
Exit Poll: Ruling Party Leads Kosovo Elections (ap)
AP – Incumbent Prime Minister Hashim Thaci claimed victory Sunday in Kosovo’s first general election since the province declared independence from Serbia, as an independent exit poll showed his Democratic Party of Kosovo 6 percentage points ahead of its rivals. Read more
Jordan’s King Wants Improved Ties With Iran (ap)
AP – Jordan’s King Abdullah II said Sunday he was seeking “practical steps” to improve his frosty relations with Iran, a contrast to his regime’s frequent criticism of Iran’s policies. Read more
Ousted Honduran Leader Rejects Leaked Memo Charges (ap)
AP – The ousted former Honduran president is rejecting claims in a U.S. diplomatic memo that he might have ties to organized crime. Read more