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As border tightens, some U.S.-Mexico neighbors reach across the fence
MAY 25, 2013 | REUTERS
NACO, Mexico (Reuters) - Mexican activist Maria Elena Borquez takes up a paintbrush and daubs a bright splotch of color...
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Parents patrolling streets help deter Stockholm rioters
MAY 25, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Parents and volunteers have been patrolling the streets of Stockholm's immigrant-heavy suburbs to help quell riots that...
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Afghan security forces hailed after Kabul attack
MAY 25, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
The Afghan government lauded its security forces Saturday for beating back a Taliban assault on central Kabul that left...
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Africa to celebrate progress and 50 years of 'unity'
MAY 25, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
African leaders gathered Saturday ahead of extravagant celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with...
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Justice Department defends journalist email search
MAY 24, 2013 | REUTERS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Justice Department said on Friday that senior officials including Attorney General Eric...
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Niger attacks launched from southern Libya: Niger's president

MAY 25, 2013 | REUTERS

NIAMEY (Reuters) - Islamist militants who carried...

Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou talks during the UNCTAD XIII opening ceremony in Doha

US defense chief calls for end to sexual violence 'scourge'

MAY 25, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Saturday...

US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks to the media during a briefing at the Pentagon, May 17, 2013

Argentina marks 10 years of Kirchner rule

MAY 25, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

The "Era K," as the decade-old rule of Cristina...

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner delivers a speech in Buenos Aires on May 16, 2013

Balloons bring smiles in war-weary Afghan capital

MAY 25, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mass balloon giveaway brings sudden smiles in...

Balloons bring smiles in war-weary Afghan capital

Kerry makes sub-Saharan Africa visit

MAY 25, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

In 1st official trip to sub-Saharan Africa, Kerry...

Kerry makes sub-Saharan Africa visit

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New records, reflection mark Everest 60th anniversary

MAY 26, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Sixty years ago this week two men became the first to stand on the roof of the world in a remarkable...

Jamling Tenzing, son of Tenzing Norgay, pictured in Kathmandu, on January 11, 2008

Swiss-China trade deal a symbol amid spats with EU

MAY 26, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Applauded by Switzerland's business sector, the country's free-trade deal with China is heavy with...

China's PM Li Keqiang (R) and Swiss President Ueli Maurer inspect an honor guard in Kehrsatz, on May 24, 2013

Spotlight grows on China's harsh labor camps

MAY 26, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

When she refused to sign a form renouncing her faith, Wang Chunying said she was handcuffed between...

Ma Chunmei (R) and Wang Chunying are interviewed at the AFP offices in Washington, DC, on April 30, 2013

Merkel to host Li for export power summit

MAY 26, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

China's Premier Li Keqiang will hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday as the...

Chinese Premier, Li Keqiang, pictured in Switzerland, on May 24, 2013

Lancaster tells England to step up against Barbarians

MAY 26, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

England coach Stuart Lancaster has urged his youthful side to "step up to the plate" and prove they...

England's coach, Stuart Lancaster, pictured at Twickenham Stadium in southwest London, on March 10, 2013.

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Science & Technology

Protesters across globe rally against Monsanto

MAY 25, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Demonstrators rally against Monsanto in global anti-GMO protest LOS ANGELES (AP) —...

Protesters march against Monsanto

Radiation leak at Japan lab; small impact expected

MAY 25, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Japanese research lab reports radiation leak, but no injuries or emissions outside facility...

Radiation leak at Japan lab; small impact expected

Google team captures Galapagos Island beauty for maps

MAY 23, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Google has followed in the footsteps of Charles Darwin to gather images of the beauty and biological...

This true-color NASA satellite image released on August, 22, 2004 shows the Galapagos Islands

Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season

MAY 23, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expect another extremely busy hurricane season this year with 13 to 20 named storms, NOAA says...

Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season

Power of US tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb

MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

US killer tornado had power of many Hiroshima atomic bombs WASHINGTON (AP) — Wind,...

Power of Moore tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb

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World

Pipeline explosion halts gas supplies to southern China: Xinhua
MAY 26, 2013 | REUTERS
BEIJING (Reuters) - A section of a cross-country gas pipeline in China exploded on Sunday, injuring...> Full Story

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Business

France leads doubters on EU-US free trade deal
MAY 26, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Britain is pushing for reaching a fast and ambitious free trade deal with the United States, but...> Full Story

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U.S. Politics

Experts skeptical Obama will close Guantanamo
MAY 26, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
President Barack Obama may have renewed his vow to close the Guantanamo prison this week, but many...> Full Story

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United States

Soldier's slaying prompts UK security review
MAY 24, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
UK braces for unrest after soldier's slaying while also reviewing whether it missed warnings...> Full Story

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United Kingdom

French soldier stabbed in throat outside Paris
MAY 25, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
French soldier stabbed in throat outside Paris; unclear yet if any link to UK attack...> Full Story

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Canada

Avalanche name Hall of Fame goalie Roy as head coach
MAY 23, 2013 | REUTERS
(Reuters) - Hall of Fame goalie and four-times Stanley Cup champion Patrick Roy has been named head...> Full Story

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Australia & N. Zealand

Ford to close Australia auto plants
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co <F.N> said on Thursday it is closing its two Australian auto...> Full Story

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Europe

Security high for Paris protest against gay marriage
MAY 26, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
French police were on alert Sunday ahead of a mass protest in Paris against a new gay marriage law,...> Full Story

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Asia

Pipeline explosion halts gas supplies to southern China: Xinhua
MAY 26, 2013 | REUTERS
BEIJING (Reuters) - A section of a cross-country gas pipeline in China exploded on Sunday, injuring...> Full Story

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Africa

Brazil cancels $900 million in African debt: presidency
MAY 25, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Brazil said Saturday it plans to cancel $900 million (700 million euro) worth of debt in 12 African...> Full Story

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South America

Huge crowd cheers Argentine leader's 10-year rule
MAY 26, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Huge crowd celebrates 'victorious decade' of President Fernandez and her late husband...> Full Story

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Science

Meteoroid impact triggers bright flash on the moon
MAY 17, 2013 | REUTERS
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - An automated telescope monitoring the moon has captured images...> Full Story

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Health

Certain chronic pain may raise suicide risk
MAY 24, 2013 | REUTERS
Epidemiology Last Updated: 2013-05-24 19:58:18 -0400 (Reuters Health) By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK...> Full Story

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Technology

Google to bankroll, build wireless networks across Africa: WSJ
MAY 24, 2013 | REUTERS
(Reuters) - Google Inc intends to finance, build and help operate wireless networks from sub-Saharan...> Full Story

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Environment

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Uzbekistan: USGS
MAY 26, 2013 | REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of at least 6 struck southeast Uzbekistan on...> Full Story

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Sports

Bruins beat Rangers to reach NHL Eastern finals
MAY 26, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Gregory Campbell scored the go-ahead goal and added another to secure a 3-1 victory for the Boston...> Full Story

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Entertainment

Bill Clinton, other celebs at Vienna AIDS charity
MAY 25, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bill Clinton, other celebrities join thousands at Vienna AIDS charity ball VIENNA (AP)...> Full Story

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Travel

Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View
MAY 24, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Galapagos are now just a click away: Google photographs famous islands for Street View...> Full Story

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