Looking ahead

Looking ahead | News to watch in the weeks to come

African Union Summit kicks off

June 30: After a year of food shortages and riots disrupting the African continent, national leaders from across Africa will travel to the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss the rising food prices and food shortages. They will focus also on a renewed effort to increase Africa's potable drinking water supply.

Oklahoma's new illegal-immigrant law takes effect

July 1: Pending last-minute injunctions or lawsuits, Oklahoma's new statute denying government contracts to employers who do not check employee names against a national immigration database—and making it a felony to transport or harbor illegals—will take effect. The law also requires proof of citizenship to access certain state benefits.