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Washington PostPowell's good advice: Hard right turns killing the GOPKansas City StarBy Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist Colin Powell's message this weekend is right on target: The GOP's leaders needs to stop listening so much to Dick Cheney and Rush Limbaugh.Who wants ... Full story

The Swamp - Tribune's Washington BureauAn Extra Wreath for Obama on Memorial DayNew York TimesBy SHERYL GAY STOLBERG ARLINGTON, Va. - President Obama observed Memorial Day on Monday just as his predecessors have: by placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier here.Obama asks ... Full story

BBC NewsChina Opposes N. Korean Nuclear TestVoice of AmericaBy Stephanie Ho China said it opposes the North Korean nuclear test, but refrained from any harsh language in its statement issued late Monday.Video: North Koreas neighbours to create A-bombs of their own? RTYen Falls as North ... Full story

RIA NovostiTensions at EU-Russia SummitBusinessWeekBy Andrew Rettman Originally billed as an uneventful meeting on technical issues such as trade tariffs, the EU-Russia summit in the Far East on Friday (22 May) ended in open disagreement over foreign policy and energy security.Video: Russia-Ukraine row: heating up ... Full story

Telegraph.co.ukNew Doubts Raised on Opel Rescue BidsBusinessWeekGerman ministers are feuding over proposals by Fiat, Magna, and Ripplewood to take over GM's ailing European unit. Britain's Vauxhall could bear the brunt By Sean O'Grady The future of General Motors' (GM) European subsidiaries, including its Vauxhall ...Magna ... Full story

HispanicBusiness.comMemorial Day Service Made Special By Vietman VeteranWSOCtv.comCHARLOTTE, NC -- Monday Vietnam Veteran Randy Kington was the guest speaker at a memorial service to honor those who died for our country in the line of duty.Scenes for Memorial Day Washington Post BlogsTen facts about Memorial ... Full story

BBC NewsDiplomacy: And the fog thickensJerusalem PostBy HERB KEINON On Sunday, the day before he met Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office, US President Barack Obama went to South Bend, Indiana, to receive an honorary doctorate and deliver a commencement address to the class of ... Full story

ABC NewsWe want real contrition for our abuseguardian.co.ukThere is nothing surprising in the obtuseness of the Most Rev Vincent Nichols's remarks on the report about child sex abuse in Ireland's Catholic institutions (Clergy who admit abuse 'courageous' - archbishop, 21 May).Video: Thousands Beaten, Raped in Irish ... Full story

Washington PostPowell fires back in debate over GOP's futureThe Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) - Moderate Republicans to conservative Republicans: Turn down the volume - especially on Rush Limbaugh - and open your minds.Powell Jousts With Cheney on Path of Republican Party New York TimesPowell Defends GOP ... Full story

Reuters South AfricaMalawi's Mutharika sworn in for second termAFPBLANTYRE (AFP) - Malawi's President Bingu wa Mutharika vowed Friday to press ahead with his anti-graft campaign and to pursue popular farm subsidies to stave off food shortages, as he took his oath for a second term.Malawian president ... Full story