Interpol issued a Red Notice for the arrest of Iraq's Vice-President in response to a request by the Iraqi government on Tuesday. A Red Notice is the basic international equivalent of an arrest warrant.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a political deal forming a government of national unity with the leading opposition party and canceling plans to hold early elections.
International envoy Kofi Annan says that Syrian troops appear to be intensifying mass arrests and torture in rebellious communities.
Today, in a 54-45 vote, the Senate rejected a motion to have legislation proceed on Student Loan interest rates. Those rates are due to increase on July 1st.