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アフガニスタン駐留のアメリカ軍司令官、発言の説明のため帰国

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The top American commander in Afghanistan is returning to the United States to explain his comments about Vice President Biden and other officials. General Stanley McChrystal spoke earlier with a reporter for Rolling Stone magazine. The magazine says General McChrystal and his aides made insulting comments about members of the Obama administration. Also, the general reportedly accused American Ambassador to Afghanistan, Karl Eikenberry, of betraying him in a policy dispute. An administration official said the President was angry after reading the story. But, the official would not predict the results of a meeting between Mr. Obama and General McChrystal. They are set to meet at the White House on Wednesday.

イスラエル、ガザ地区への制裁緩和、

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Hundreds of trucks carrying food and other supplies have entered the Gaza Strip as Israel began easing restrictions on the area. The Israeli cabinet approved measures to reduce its land blockade of Gaza on Sunday. It has promised to permit almost all non-military supplies into the Palestinian territory. This is the first time such supplies have been permitted into Gaza since Hamas seized control of the area three years ago. Israel has eased restrictions in answer to international criticism after its deadly raid three weeks ago on aid ships traveling to Gaza. Israel's sea blockade will remain in place.

アメリカ政府,企業へイランへの制裁導入を呼びかける

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An American official has urged private companies to explore economic restrictions in addition to international actions against Iran. Treasury Department official Stewart Levy said he is seeking more ways to force Iran to limit its nuclear activities. He spoke as members of the United States Congress are attempting to strengthen economic measures against the Iranian nuclear program. Several countries suspect the aim of the program is building weapons. Negotiators in Congress say they have completed an agreement on new actions aimed at Iran's financial partners. Recently, the United Nations Security Council approved a fourth resolution designed to punish Iran.

連邦議会、米政府の石油発掘作業停止案を却下

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A federal judge in the United States has blocked a six-month ban on oil drilling projects in American waters. New Orleans judge Martin Feldman made the ruling Tuesday. In doing so, he rejected an offshore drilling ban that President Obama ordered on May twenty-seventh. The President acted after the explosion and fire on a drilling rig that caused the huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. On Tuesday, the Obama administration said it will immediately appeal the judge's ruling. An administration official said the President strongly believes that continuing to drill at great depths without knowing what caused the current spill is not reasonable.

サッカーW杯南アフリカがフランスに勝利

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Finally, sports news from the World Cup. South Africa has become the first host country to fail to reach the second round of the competition. South Africa defeated France two to one but failed to gain enough points to place first or second in their group. In other action, Uruguay defeated Mexico one to zero. Both teams have qualified for the next round. Argentina defeated Greece two to zero. And, South Korea and Nigeria played to a draw. Each team scored two goals. Argentina and South Korea qualify for the second round.