Today's headlines from VOANews.com

Let your thoughts be heard: President Obama will be in Cairo 4 June to speak on U.S.-Muslim relations - what do you think he should say? Will it make a difference? Your comments can be on our site and in a special TV-radio broadcast.  Also, check out VOA's multimedia coverage on post-war challenges in Sri Lanka with our special report.

US, South Korea Military Raise Defense Alert Level After North's Threats   Officials say combined forces command has increased surveillance of North Korea and raised watch conditions from stage three to stage two US Lawmaker Confident China Will Help with North Korea   Senator John Kerry discusses possible UN Security Council action against North Korea during meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Blasts Rock Peshawar, Pakistan Police say multiple explosions tore through market area killing at least 5 people; senior Taliban commander claims responsibility for Lahore attack Israel Dismisses US Call to Stop Settlement Construction Government spokesman says construction must be allowed to continue in existing settlements to accommodate population growth Aid Workers Gain Better Access to Tamils Displaced by Sri Lankan War Military says there cannot be open access to camps because of concern rebel cadres are among nearly 300,000 displaced civilians there World Court Accepts Senegal's Pledge to Keep Habre Under House Arrest Former Chadian President Hissene Habre awaits trial in The Hague for alleged human rights abuses Obama Promotes Economic, Energy Plans   President stresses job creation through renewable energy during visit to a solar power facility in Las Vegas Public Diplomacy Chief Predicts Turnaround in US Standing Abroad   In VOA interview, Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy Judith McHale says President Obama's June 4 policy address to Muslims will be critically important event in US public diplomacy Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Honduras At least one person killed in 7.1 magnitude quake, northeast of Roatan; no initial reports of major damage Cruise Ship Ordered Away from Australian Coast as Swine Flu Spreads   Australian authorities ask cruise liner to cancel planned port call after three crew members test positive for H1N1 flu virus