Top story: Defying a government ban, hundreds opposition supporters gathered in Tehran to commemorate those killed in Iran's post-election demonstrations. The memorial was held at the grave of Neda Agha Soltan, the young woman whose death, and the video that depicted it, became rallying points for movement.
Police broke up the demonstrations and arrested many of the mourners. Opposition candidates Mir Hoseen Moussavi and Mehdi Karroubi were forced to leave the cemetary.
In addition to the protesters, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is increasingly coming under fire from conservative hardliners, angry over his original choice of a vice president not approved by the clerical leadership and his firing of intelligence minister Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, who had criticized him.
Stat of the day: Authorities in China are concerned after a new report shows that there are 13 million abortions every year in the country compared to 20 million live births.
Europe
- There was another bombing this morning targeting Spain's Civil Guard, this time on the island of Majorca.
- The ruling communists failed to win a majority in Moldova's elections.
- Serbian officials say they are closing in on wanted war criminal Ratko Mladic.
Middle East
- Police broke up a memorial service for protesters killed in Iran's post-election demonstrations.
- In a message to President Obama's envoys, Israeli settlers inaugurated 11 new outposts on the West Bank.
- Violence broke out between Iraqi security forces and Iranian exiles at Iraq's controversial Camp Ashraf.
Asia
- China is closing several coal plants in a move to reduce air pollution.
- A group claiming to be the Indonesian arm of Al Qaeda is taking credit for last week's bombing in Jakarta.
- With a verdict expected shortly in the Aung San Suu Kyi trial, the Burmese government is warning against protests.
Africa
- Nigerian troops killed more than 100 in an attack on a militant mosque.
- Large parts of West Africa were cut off from the internet after a fiber optic cable was cut.
- The U.S. warned Eritrea that it will face sanctions if it continues supporting Somali insurgents.
Americas
- Interim Honduras President Roberto Micheletti is calling for new talks and sources say he may be willing to allow the return of ousted president Manuel Zelaya under certain conditions.
- Two prominent Mexican police officials were killed by drug traffickers in separate attacks.
- Cuba signed a $150 million oil deal with Russia.
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