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05/06/2008
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OSAC OLYMPICS SECURITY AND LOGISTICS CONFERENCE
East Asia / Pacific - China
U.S. Embassy Beijing and OSAC-Washington invites all OSAC constituents to an Olympics Security and Logistics Conference to be held on June 5, 2008.
http://www.osac.gov/Events/event.cfm?contentID=84008
STUDY ABROAD ADMINISTRATORS SECURITY OVERSEAS SEMINAR
Worldwide
The Study Abroad Administrators Security Overseas Seminar (SAA SOS) is a two-day course where participants will identify security risks inherent in study abroad programs and develop strategies for dealing with them.
http://www.osac.gov/Events/event.cfm?contentID=80521
OSAC ACTIVITY REPORT: MARCH 2008
Worldwide
This report details the workings of OSAC for the month of March 2008, including relevant statistics and overviews of analytical reporting completed during the month. This month's Country Council Focus is on Toronto and Vancouver.
http://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=82853
THE GROWTH OF AL-QA'IDA IN YEMEN
Middle East / N. Africa - Yemen
The recent string of terrorist attacks in Yemen directed against both Yemen and western government and business targets demonstrates the continued resurgence of al-Qa'ida in Yemen (AQY) and its growing threat to the country.
http://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=84070
SECURING OUTSOURCED PROJECTS
Worldwide
When outsourcing development to someone else, you have to trust that they are properly accounting for the security risk of your application. So, how best to measure the success of the outsourcer?
http://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=83391
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FEATURED STORIES
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DEATH TOLL RISES TO 17 IN ATTACKS ON CATTLE RANCHERS IN SOUTHERN MEXICO
Americas - Mexico
A prominent cattle rancher hid Monday from gunmen who killed two of his sons and kidnapped his daughter in weekend attacks that left 17 people dead in southern Mexico, relatives and authorities said.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/20080505-1343-mexico-violence.html
BURMA'S CYCLONE DEATH TOLL SOARS
East Asia / Pacific - Burma
The death toll from Burma's devastating cyclone has now risen to more than 22,000, state media say.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7385662.stm
CHINA ACKNOWLEDGES TIGHTENING OF VISAS
East Asia / Pacific - China
China acknowledged for the first time Tuesday that it is tightening its visa policies ahead of the Olympic Games.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080506/ap_on_re_as/china_visas;_ylt=AhZv9u7z_ievMV9ZdMdQQUIBxg8F
GAS AND ELECTRIC PRICES GOING WAY UP
Europe - Russia
The Russian government has approved rate increases for the service of natural monopolies in 2009-2011 in amounts proposed by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Deputy Minister Andrey Klepach announced.
http://www.kommersant.com/p-12471/r_528/monopoly_prices/
PALESTINIAN KILLED AS ISRAEL FEARS ATTACKS ON "INDEPENDENCE DAY"
Middle East / N. Africa - Israel, West Bank/Gaza
The Israeli army has imposed a full closure on the West Bank ahead of Israel's "Remembrance Day." According to press, Israeli intelligence has received a number of specific warnings and dozens of general ones regarding possible attempts by Palestinian organizations to carry out suicide bombings and kidnappings.
http://www.albawaba.com/en/news/226991
ATTACKS TEST PAKISTAN CEASEFIRE
South / Central Asia - Pakistan
At least four people have been killed in a suspected suicide attack in north-west Pakistan, amid signs a truce with militants may be breaking down.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7384895.stm
SOMALIA FORCES 'OUT OF CONTROL'
Sub-Saharan Africa - Somalia
Civilians are completely at the mercy of armed groups in Somalia, says human rights group Amnesty International.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7385078.stm
POLICE CONFIRM JOHANNESBURG ARRESTS
Sub-Saharan Africa - South Africa
Police have confirmed the arrests of three men suspected to be involved in at least 14 robberies at the O.R. Tambo International Airport.
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=nw20080506105950438C193813
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ADDITIONAL NEWS
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US TO RETURN ARGENTINE DINOSAUR EGGS
Americas - Argentina
http://www.miamiherald.com/915/story/522285.html
AUTONOMY FOR BOLIVIAN PROVINCE SHOWS PROMISE
Americas - Bolivia
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/americas/story/522434.html
AMAZON FERRYBOAT DEATH TOLL RISES TO 17
Americas - Brazil
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080506/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/brazil_boat_sinks;_ylt=ArafvZlgLkJrR2SUR9Bz3ly3IxIF
BRITS JOIN BRAZIL SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN
Americas - Brazil
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/skynews/20080506/tuk-brits-join-brazil-search-for-missing-45dbed5.html
CANADA'S TOP PROBLEM IS FILLING LABOUR SHORTAGE
Americas - Canada
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=d728c3e5-c1af-4636-89c4-6c86e64308f2&k=3622
TRUCK DRIVER KIDNAPPED AND ROBBED OF COPPER
Americas - Canada
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=a2fd7487-467f-454e-b6e1-6a606ebaeb82&k=30556
COLOMBIA TOURISM MAY REBOUND WITH INSURGENCIES WEAKENED
Americas - Colombia
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-frommer_colombia_cm_pm_rmay04,0,6396578.story?track=rss
COLOMBIA'S POPULAR PRESIDENT HOVERS ABOVE SCANDAL
Americas - Colombia
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/news/237452.php
GOVERNMENT OF ECUADOR HAS SPIED ON THE OPPOSITION
Americas - Ecuador
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://www.elpais.com.co/paisonline/notas/Abril282008/secuestro.html&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=4&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DNorman%2BMaurice%2BArmitage%2B%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1G1GGLQ_ENUS271
ECUADOR WILL RENEW AMERICA MOVIL DEAL
Americas - Ecuador
http://www.elpasotimes.com/sports/ci_9164437
57 UNNATURAL DEATHS REGISTERED DURING ECUADOR'S MAY DAY HOLIDAYS
Americas - Ecuador
http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90852/6404840.html
HAITI RIOT INSTIGATORS SET DEADLINE TO INSTALL PM
Americas - Haiti
http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/news-7618--2-2--.html
BELTS TIGHTEN IN NICARAGUA
Americas - Honduras, Nicaragua
http://www.latimes.com/business/printedition/la-fi-nicaragua6-2008may06,0,7213766.story
GANGLAND MURDER ROCKS MONTEGO BAY
Americas - Jamaica
http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20080506/news/news5.html
BRAZIL TOURISTS 'MEET DRUG DEALERS'
Americas - Venezuela
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7384705.stm
SOUTH KOREA REPORTS FIRST BIRD FLU OUTBREAK IN CAPITAL
East Asia / Pacific - Korea, South
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/06/asia/AS-GEN-SKorea-Bird-Flu.php
RAZON ALERTS POLICE FORCE ON ESCALATION OF NPA ATTACKS
East Asia / Pacific - Philippines
http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/may/06/yehey/prov/20080506pro1.html
VIETNAM TO TRIPLE SIZE OF CAPITAL CITY
East Asia / Pacific - Vietnam
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/203411,vietnam-to-triple-size-of-capital-city.html
BELARUS ACCUSES US OF RUNNING SPY RING AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS
Europe - Belarus
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/05/europe/EU-GEN-Belarus-US.php
HUNDREDS PROTEST PROPOSED US MISSILE DEFENSE INSTALLATION, DEMAND REFERENDUM
Europe - Czech Republic
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/05/europe/EU-GEN-Czech-Missile-Defense-Protest.php
HOODED ATTACKERS FIRE TEAR GAS IN PARIS-REGION MIDDLE SCHOOL, SLIGHTLY WOUNDING 3
Europe - France
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/05/europe/EU-GEN-France-School-Attack.php
BUDAPEST TRANSPORT UNIONS MAINTAIN STRIKE THREAT
Europe - Hungary
http://www.budapesttimes.hu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7308&Itemid=159
IRISH LEADER AHERN, N.IRELAND'S PAISLEY HERALD NEW ERA OF PEACE ON AHERN'S LAST DAY IN OFFICE
Europe - Ireland
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/06/europe/EU-GEN-Ireland-Premier-Resigns.php
FIVE HELD FOR ITALY GANG KILLING
Europe - Italy
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7385313.stm
A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR EXPATS
Europe - Russia
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/article/600/42/362555.htm
MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS MARRED BY PROVOCATIONS
Europe - Russia
http://www.sptimes.ru/index.php?action_id=2&story_id=25885
RUSSIAN LAW TO LIMIT INVESTMENT
Europe - Russia
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7384358.stm
SERBIA'S DEFENSE MINISTER URGES KOSOVO SERBS TO SUPPORT PRO-WESTERN CANDIDATES IN ELECTIONS
Europe - Serbia
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/05/europe/EU-POL-Kosovo-Serbia-Elections.php
TURKEY AGAIN BLOCKS ACCESS TO YOUTUBE OVER VIDEOS DEEMED INSULTING TO NATIONAL LEADER
Europe - Turkey
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/05/europe/EU-GEN-Turkey-YouTube.php
ZAIDI REBELS, GOV'T IN NEW TALKS
Middle East / N. Africa - Yemen
http://www.jordantimes.com/?news=7651
BOMB INJURES AFGHAN POLICE TRAINERS, MILITANTS KILLED
South / Central Asia - Afghanistan
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080506/wl_sthasia_afp/afghanistanunrest;_ylt=AuaDUMRWqPXIzxaPzy.vylEBxg8F
WORLD BANK GIVES GRANT TO TAJIKISTAN TO OVERCOME ENERGY CRISIS
South / Central Asia - Tajikistan
http://enews.ferghana.ru/news.php?id=279&mode=snews&PHPSESSID=6bbdfa5cb580d89c604d945e6c2d9a46
BURUNDI REBELS REFUSE TO GO HOME
Sub-Saharan Africa - Burundi
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=136&art_id=nw20080505150453813C927253
UGANDA: DR CONGO CANCELS BORDER TALKS
Sub-Saharan Africa - Congo (Democratic Republic), Uganda
http://allafrica.com/stories/200805060003.html
DJIBOUTI ACCUSES ERITREA OF BORDER VIOLATION
Sub-Saharan Africa - Djibouti, Eritrea
http://www.mg.co.za/articlePage.aspx?articleid=338526&area=/breaking_news/breaking_news__africa/
FOUR KILLED IN GHANA TRIBAL CLASH
Sub-Saharan Africa - Ghana
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7385303.stm
SCARRED BY STRIFE AFTER ELECTION, KENYA BEGINS TO HEAL
Sub-Saharan Africa - Kenya
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/world/africa/06kenya.html?_r=1&ref=africa&oref=slogin
NIGERIAN BAKERS ON STRIKE AGAIN
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7385506.stm
WOMEN PROTEST AGAINST MILITANTS
Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria
http://allafrica.com/stories/200805051299.html
RWANDA OFFICIAL IN GENOCIDE TRIAL
Sub-Saharan Africa - Rwanda
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7384758.stm
SOUTH AFRICA SEEKS NEW LAWS TO FIGHT TERROR FINANCING
Sub-Saharan Africa - South Africa
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080506/wl_nm/safrica_financial_laws_dc;_ylt=AmlwBfmZVsZ3D9QiL3UrpvC96Q8F
POWER CUTS 'NOT GONE FOREVER'
Sub-Saharan Africa - South Africa
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=vn20080506112124797C853308
BOGUS COP ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTED HIJACKING
Sub-Saharan Africa - South Africa
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=nw20080506114105294C793968
ELEVENTH ATM BOMBED IN ULUNDI
Sub-Saharan Africa - South Africa
http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=nw20080506132259292C538475
DARFUR SCHOOL 'BOMBED FROM AIR'
Sub-Saharan Africa - Sudan
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7384395.stm
ZIMBABWE: AU OFFICIAL MEETS MUGABE OVER ELECTION IMPASSE
Sub-Saharan Africa - Zimbabwe
http://www.afriquenligne.fr/news/africa-news/zimbabwe:-au-official-meets-mugabe-over-election-impasse-200805063083.html
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