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Many children among 91 feared dead in tornado-hit Oklahoma
MAY 20, 2013 | REUTERS
MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - At least 91 people, including 20 children, were feared killed when a 2 mile wide tornado...
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Former IRS commissioner heads to Hill amid scandal
MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lawmakers get first crack at IRS commissioner who was in charge when tea party targeted WASHINGTON (AP) —...
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Iran to list approved presidential candidates
MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Iran's June 14 presidential election steps up a gear on Tuesday when the Guardians Council releases the approved list of...
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Myanmar Muslims jailed for killing Buddhist monk
MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Myanmar court sentences Muslims for killing Buddhist monk during sectarian unrest MEIKHTILA, Myanmar (AP) —...
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Israel fires back at Syria after gunshots at its troops
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli troops shot at a target across the Syrian frontier on Tuesday in response to gunfire that...
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Guatemala strikes down ex-dictator's conviction

MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Guatemala's Constitutional Court has struck down...

Martin Guzman answers questions during a press conference in Guatemala City, on May 20, 2013

Israel extends Palestinians' Gaza fishing zone

MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel on Tuesday expanded...

Palestinian fishermen riding fishing boats take part in a protest calling for an increased fishing zone, at the seaport of Gaza City

More attacks across Iraq kill 7 people

MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

After deadly day, new attacks in Iraq kill 7...

More attacks across Iraq kill 7 people

Chinese PM vows to open up markets to India

MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Visiting Premier Li Keqiang promised Tuesday to...

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Kerry visits Oman for arms deal signing, talks on Syria, Mideast

MAY 20, 2013 | REUTERS

SHANNON, Ireland (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of...

Kerry to Mideast to advance struggling Syria plan

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Australia set to cull 10,000 wild horses

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

A controversial cull of up to 10,000 wild horses in Australia's harsh Outback reportedly began...

A starving horse in Central Australia

Rinehart loses $7 bn but still Australia's richest

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart had Aus$7 billion (US$6.8 billion) wiped off her fortune in the past...

Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart speaks at a rally in Perth, in June 2010

Sinai kidnappers free Egypt security personnel

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Kidnappers on Wednesday released three Egyptian policemen and four soldiers captured last week in...

Egyptian soldiers are deployed in the area of the Rafah Crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip on May 21, 2013

India's 'unbanked' masses get fleeced

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

For 75-year-old pensioner Sova Sengupta the collapse of Indian property-to-media empire Saradha...

Officials from an Indian microfinance organisation meet potential borrowers in Gujarat state, January 6, 2011

Wallabies winger Ioane in doubt for Lions opener

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Wallaby winger Digby Ioane could miss the opening Test against the British and Irish Lions after...

Australia wing Digby Ioane runs with the ball during a match at Twickenham Stadium in London, November 17, 2012

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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

New Xbox One unveiled as home entertainment hub

MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Microsoft staked a claim to the Internet Age living room with an eagerly awaited new generation Xbox...

A member of the Microsoft security team watches over the Xbox One console at Microsoft's campus on May 21, 2013

Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

When is it OK for wunderkinds to drop out of school? (Hey, it worked for Tumblr's founder!)...

Tumblr CEO's mom gushes over billion-dollar baby

Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?

MAY 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

When is it OK for wunderkinds to drop out of school? (Hey, it worked for Tumblr's founder!)...

Tumblr CEO's mom gushes over billion-dollar baby

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China's Li offers to help end Pakistan's energy crisis
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - China and Pakistan should make cooperation on power generation a priority,...> Full Story

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Business

Credit Agricole seen challenging Emporiki tax verdict: paper
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
PARIS (Reuters) - Credit Agricole <CAGR.PA> is expected to file a lawsuit in the coming days...> Full Story

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U.S. Senate panel OKs changes sought by tech firms in immigration bill
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - A Senate panel voted on Tuesday to make it easier for U.S. companies...> Full Story

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New York City seeing spike in anti-gay crime, officials say
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City is seeing a spike in anti-gay attacks, with two assaults coming...> Full Story

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United Kingdom

UK coalition to last despite rifts, infighting: Deputy PM
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's deputy prime minister will take the unusual step of holding a news...> Full Story

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Canada

Schoolmates of suicide victims at higher risk
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
Epidemiology Last Updated: 2013-05-21 14:32:20 -0400 (Reuters Health) By Kathryn Doyle NEW YORK...> Full Story

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Australia & N. Zealand

Rinehart loses $7 bn but still Australia's richest
MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart had Aus$7 billion (US$6.8 billion) wiped off her fortune in the past...> Full Story

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Europe

Turkey passes "wealth amnesty" law to lure back funds from abroad
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The Turkish parliament passed a "wealth amnesty" law late on Tuesday designed...> Full Story

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Asia

Weak yen a help for Japan, but headache elsewhere
MAY 22, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falling yen may help Japan, but proving a headache for other countries, especially in Asia...> Full Story

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Africa

Dubai seizes 259 smuggled African ivory tusks
MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
A shipment of 259 elephant tusks smuggled out of Africa has been seized in the United Arab Emirates,...> Full Story

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South America

Iran candidate list for presidential race
MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Candidate list for Iran's presidential election to succeed Ahmadinejad The eight...> 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

Merck signs $5 billion share buyback agreement with Goldman Sachs
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
(Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc said it has entered into a $5 billion share repurchase agreement with...> Full Story

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Technology

Sony cuts sales target for cameras, smartphones for 2014-15
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Sony Corp lowered its sales target for digital cameras to 1.3 trillion yen...> Full Story

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Environment

Australia set to cull 10,000 wild horses
MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
A controversial cull of up to 10,000 wild horses in Australia's harsh Outback reportedly began...> Full Story

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Sports

Spurs hold off Grizzlies to stretch NBA lead
MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
The San Antonio Spurs held off the late-charging Memphis Grizzlies to triumph 93-89 in overtime and...> Full Story

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Entertainment

Singer Kellie Pickler jives to victory on "Dancing With the Stars"
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Country singer Kellie Pickler won the 16th season of ABC's "Dancing With the...> Full Story

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Travel

Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum
MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trove of Muppets creator Jim Henson's items headed for NYC's Museum of the Moving Image...> Full Story

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