UK Muslim Media Network News Summary 10th May 2010
The Daily Telegraph

COVER STORY: 'A nation in limbo'

Last night Conservatives and Lib Dems attempted to ensure investors that they are seeking to reach a speedy agreement by which Cameron can take power; greatest plans are for a reduction of the budget deficit.
'Terror suspect must be allowed to stay for his 'settled' family' Terrorist suspect has been permitted to remain in Britain despite links to terrorist organisations because his four children have been born in Britain. (link)
'Clinton warning for Pakistan as Taliban is blamed for bomb plot' Clinton threatened Pakistan with severe consequences in the wake of the discovery that the Times Square bomb plot was linked to Pakistani Taliban; growing speculation exists over possibility of US deploying ground troops in Pakistan if a similar event occurs. (link)

'Middle East peace talks begin again' Former US senator George Mitchell is negotiating new talks between Palestinian and Israeli leaders, but talks are being conducted under edgy circumstances. (link)

'Lebanon retakes the hummus title' Lebanese chefs prepared a 22,000 lb dish of hummus, taking back the world record previously held by Israel.

The Guardian
COVER STORY: 'Deadline day for Tory deal' Clegg sets himself 24 hours to get agreement and is surprised by Cameron's flexible stance. (link)
'Kandahar braces itself for bloody summer offensive' p.18
Panic in the city as Nato forces prepare to fight while insurgents lay IEDs and step up assasination campaign. (link)
'Obama orders security officials to improve relations with Karzai' p.19
A gentler approach towards Afghan president Karzai was demanded of Obama's top officials.
'President's brother an obstacle to stability' p.19
Of all the various challenges facing US attempts to fix Kandahar, the biggest comes in the unlikely form of Karzai's half brother. (link)
'Taliban behind Times Square plot, says US' p.23
Senior white house officials said yesterday they believe last week's bomb was the work of a Pakistani Taliban group rather than a lone-wolf attacker, after finding evidence of a broader plot behind the botched attack. (link)
'Israel and Palestine in first indirect talks for 18 months' p.24
Indirect peace talks resumed yesterday. (link)The Times
COVER STORY: 'EU agrees vast bailout package for euro'
European finance ministers have agreed a €750 billion (£650 billion) EU and International Monetary Fund bailout fund to help shore up troubled eurozone economies teetering in the European Union's growing financial crisis. (Link)
'Karzai arrives in Washington as Taleban threaten fresh assault'
President Karzai arrives in Washington today for crucial talks to mend relations with the US as the Taleban threaten a new assault in Afghanistan. (Link)

'New book reveals how Afghanistan led Obama to lose his cool'
A fascinating account of Barack Obama’s temper — at odds with his public image of cool unflappability — emerged yesterday in a new book. (Link)
The Independent
COVER STORY: 'Three days on: still no deal as talks hinge on voting reform' High drama in Whitehall as all three leaders meet in secret. (link)
'Karzai to promote new peace plan in visit to Washington' Afghan President Hamid Karzai will arrive in Washington today with a new peace plan that he hopes will persuade a sceptical Barack Obama that it is time to negotiate with the Taliban. (link)
'A Massacre of Arabs masked by a state of national amnesia' Sixty years on, the true story of the slaughter of Palestinians at Deir Yassin may finally come out. (Link)
'Palestinians and Israelis start talks' The Palestinians yesterday announced the official start of indirect peace talks with Israel after a 17-month breakdown, while Israel's leader urged a quick transition to face-to-face negotiations. (Link)
'The new MPs I'm glad to see' Opinion from Yasmin Alibhai-Brown about some of the impressive new MPs from minority groups, including female Muslim MPs. (Link)
Al Jazeera
COVER STORY 'EU agrees $960bn 'stability deal''
European Union finance ministers have announced a nearly $1 trillion emergency package to safeguard the euro currency and protect vulnerable economies from falling into the same debt crisis as Greece. (Link)
'Iraq hit by coordinated attacks'
At least 11 people, mostly Iraqi soldiers and police, have been killed and another 24 wounded after a series of attacks on security checkpoints across the capital Baghdad. (Link)
'Indirect Middle East talks begin'
Israelis and Palestinians have begun indirect peace talks, Saeb Erekat, the chief Palestinian negotiator, says. (Link)
'Israel air raids hit Southern Gaza'
Israel has carried out two air strikes on positions in the southern Gaza Strip. (Link)
'Iran hangs Kurdish activists'
Five people, including a woman, have been executed by hanging in Iran, after being convicted of series of bomb attacks, the official IRNA news agency says. (Link)
'Pakistani Taliban 'behind NY bomb plot''
Attorney General Eric Holder has announced that the Pakistani Taliban have responsibility for the failed Times Square bomb attempt. (Link)
'Deaths in Pakistan missile attack'
A US drone is suspected of having killed 10 in the country's northwest areas; article also references Clinton's threats of 'severe consequences' if a similar incident occurs. (Link)The Daily Mail
COVER STORY: 'A last throw of the dice' Gordon Brown mounted a last attempt to retain power by holding talks with Nick Clegg. (Link)
The Daily Mirror

COVER STORY: 'Condem-Nation'

David Cameron closing in on hung parliament deal. (link)


The Sun

COVER STORY: 'Brown Monday'

'Defeated Gordon Brown yesterday sparked fears of a city meltdown after trying to hijack Tory- Lib Dem deal for a unity government'. (link)





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