Iran Postpones Any Nuclear Talks Until Late August (ap)
AP – Iran will not hold talks with the West over its nuclear program until late August to “punish” world powers for imposing tougher sanctions against the country, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Monday. Read more
Us Tops List Of Unpaid London Traffic Toll Fees (ap)
AP – Britain’s Foreign Office named the United States embassy Monday as the worst offender among diplomatic missions that have racked up 36 million pounds ($54 million) in disputed traffic congestion charges. Read more
Pirates Hijack Ship Carrying Antifreeze Chemical (ap)
AP – Pirates hijacked a ship carrying a poisonous chemical used in antifreeze early Monday off the northern tip of Somalia and took the 19 Chinese sailors onboard hostage, officials said. Read more
Opec: Us Should Reconsider Offshore Drilling Ban (ap)
AP – OPEC called Monday on the United States to reconsider a ban on new deep-water drilling that could hold back oil supplies — despite safety concerns in the wake of the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Read more
Un Summer Camp In Gaza Vandalized (ap)
AP – Two dozen masked men vandalized a U.N. summer camp for children in Gaza early Monday, burning and slashing tents, toys and a plastic swimming pool. It was the second such attack in just over a month. Read more