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Iraq says proxy war over Syria threatens its neutrality
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq is being buffeted by both sides in the civil war raging across its border in Syria and...
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S.Korean airlines ban shark fin as cargo
JUN 20, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
South Korea's two largest airlines, Korean Air and Asiana, said Thursday they had both decided to ban shark fin from...
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Taliban offer to free US soldier
JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP EXCLUSIVE: Taliban offer to free US soldier in exchange for Afghans held at GuantanamoISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — The...
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Italy PM sees no impact on government from Berlusconi trials
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
ROME (Reuters) - Italian center-left Prime Minister Enrico Letta declared on Thursday that a series of criminal trials...
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China, Vietnam talk amid South China Sea tensions
JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vietnamese president in China for meetings amid South China Sea tensions BEIJING (AP) — Vietnam's president...
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Saudi to expel Hezbollah supporters over Syria war

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angry over Hezbollah's role in Syria, Saudi to...

Saudi to expel Hezbollah supporters over Syria war

German insurance claims for flood damage may be nearly $8 billion: AIR

JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Insurance claims for flood...

DLRG boats evacuate people from village of Fischbeck after it was flooded by Elbe river

12 Indonesian soldiers on trial over prison attack

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

12 soldiers of Indonesia's elite army unit go on...

12 Indonesian soldiers on trial over prison attack

India floods strand thousands; more than 100 dead

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rescuers try to reach thousands stranded in...

Monsoon floods kill 102 in India, strand pilgrims

Senators closing in on border security compromise

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Negotiations accelerate on border security...

Senators closing in on border security compromise

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AP Exclusive: Facebook broke Indonesia terror case

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP Exclusive: Suspect's Facebook page tipped Indonesia cops to Myanmar Embassy bomb plot...

AP Exclusive: Facebook broke Indonesia terror case

India field against S.Lanka in Champions Trophy semi

JUN 20, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to field against Sri Lanka in the second...

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2nd left) celebrates after claiming the wicket of Kusal Perera in Cardiff on June 20, 2013

War crimes court delays Kenyatta trial to November

JUN 20, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

The International Criminal Court on Thursday postponed until November 12 Kenyan President Uhuru...

Uhuru Kenyatta at a hotel in London, on May 7, 2013

Folau can make things happen, says Wallabies coach

JUN 20, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Australia coach Robbie Deans says Israel Folau is a player who can make things happen after...

ACT Brumbies flyhalf Christian Lealiifano is tackled during a Super 15 rugby match in Johannesburg on April 27, 2012

Seven hurt in China stampede at Beckham event

JUN 20, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Seven people were hurt in a stampede Thursday as hundreds of fans rushed to see football superstar...

A policewoman lies on the floor after being crushed during a stampede at Tonji University in Shanghai, on June 20, 2013

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China astronauts float water blob in kids' lecture

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chinese astronauts twirl gyroscopes, strike kung fu poses in students' lecture from space...

China astronauts float water blob in kids' lecture

France gives Google three-month deadline

JUN 20, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

France on Thursday threatened Google with a fine of up to 150,000 euros ($198,000) if it does not...

A woman uses a laptop in Rennes, France on May 13, 2013

Microsoft reverses position on Xbox One Internet, game sharing

JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS

SEATTLE, June 19 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday that users of its forthcoming Xbox One...

Xbox One with the Kinect motions sensor and the controller is pictured during a press event unveiling Microsoft's new Xbox in Redmond

AIRSHOW-With Russian help, Europe prepares to search for life on Mars

JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS

* First of two missions to launch in 2016 * First direct search for life since NASA's 1970s Viking...

The High-Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on board ESA?s Mars Express has returned images of Echus Chasma

Pirate Bay founder sentenced to 2 years in Sweden hacking case

JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A co-founder of file-sharing website Pirate Bay was sentenced to two years in...

Gottfrid Svartholm Warg, the co-founder of Pirate bay, is pictured in Stockholm

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Somali Islamists threaten more carnage after attack on U.N. base
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somalia's Islamist al Shabaab rebel group threatened to keep attacking...> Full Story

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Business

Rebound in UK retail sales signals solid second quarter
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - British retail sales bounced back much more than expected in May, adding to...> Full Story

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Conservatives conference highlights murky tax laws
JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amid IRS investigation of groups, conservatives conference highlights murky tax laws...> Full Story

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United States

Trial of 'Whitey' Bulger returns to evidence of murders
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
BOSTON (Reuters) - The trial of James "Whitey" Bulger on Thursday turns back to evidence of the 19...> Full Story

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Australia royal prank call radio tries to halt probe
JUN 20, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
A radio station at the centre of a prank call targeting Prince William's pregnant wife Catherine...> Full Story

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Canada

Children taken from Canadian Mennonite community
JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Children taken from Canadian Mennonite community as abuse charges are laid WINNIPEG,...> Full Story

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Australia & N. Zealand

Japan's Nomura cuts Australian jobs as banks trim costs
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Japan's biggest brokerage firm Nomura Holdings Inc <8604.T> flagged...> Full Story

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Europe

Sweden jails Rwandan for life for role in 1994 genocide
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A Swedish court on Thursday sentenced a man of Rwandan origin to life...> Full Story

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Asia

AP Exclusive: Facebook broke Indonesia terror case
JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP Exclusive: Suspect's Facebook page tipped Indonesia cops to Myanmar Embassy bomb plot...> Full Story

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Africa

Hewitt summoned to appear in South African court
JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ex-tennis doubles champion Bob Hewitt summoned to SAfrican court after sex abuse accusations...> Full Story

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South America

Italy rallies to beat Japan 4-3 at Confed Cup
JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy rallies to beat Japan 4-3 and reach Confederations Cup semifinals RECIFE, Brazil...> Full Story

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Science

NASA wants backyard astronomers to help track asteroids
JUN 18, 2013 | REUTERS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NASA called on backyard astronomers and other citizen-scientists on Tuesday...> Full Story

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Health

GSK links with French venture firm to target rare diseases
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - GlaxoSmithKline is investing 17.5 million euros ($23.5 million) in a new venture...> Full Story

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Technology

Dixons sees no let up in UK tablets boom
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - British sales of tablet computers are booming, Europe's second-biggest...> Full Story

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Environment

S.Korean airlines ban shark fin as cargo
JUN 20, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
South Korea's two largest airlines, Korean Air and Asiana, said Thursday they had both decided to...> Full Story

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Sports

Blackhawks edge Bruins 6-5 to level Stanley Cup
JUN 20, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Chicago defenseman Brent Seabrook scored the game-winning goal 9:51 into overtime to give the...> Full Story

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Entertainment

Hong Kong firm to buy 60 single-aisle Airbus jets
JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HK leasing company to buy 40 A320neo's, 20 A321neo's, as smaller jets lead way at Paris show...> Full Story

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Travel

Alaska Airlines clarifies boarding for turboprops
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alaska Airlines: Turboprop passengers in Fairbanks will have to board through security gates...> Full Story

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