Intl News: Top Headlines from Around the Globe

BBC: Officials Search for Survivors of Powerful Earthquake in China

The death toll is now more than 12,000, officials say, and looks set to rise.

BBC: London’s Heathrow Airport Boss Leaves after Oppening of new Terminal 5

Mark Bullock had “chosen to leave” his job as the airport’s managing director because of a change to management roles, according to Spanish-owned BAA.

Last week, MPs said the T5 fiasco had “made a fool out of the country” and called for an explanation.

BBC: Major French Retail Bank Credit Agricole Considers Asking for €5.9bn

The move comes after more write-downs at its Calyon investment banking unit as a result of the credit squeeze.

CNN: US Democratic Primary Election Continues as West Virginia Goes to Polls Today

Polling places in West Virginia opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Clinton, from New York, is ahead in West Virginia by an average of 40 points in the most recent public opinion polls.

CNN: US contines to Send Aid to “cyclone-devastated Myanmar” despite “distribution woes”

The United States has sent more aid to cyclone-devastated Myanmar amid allegations that the ruling military junta is keeping the best foreign supplies for itself and doling out rotting food.

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