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Immigration bill heads to full Senate
MAY 22, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Immigration bill with path to citizenship for millions here illegally heads to Senate WASHINGTON (AP) — A...
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Four dead as clashes rage in Lebanon's Tripoli
MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
At least four people have been killed in clashes in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, a security source told AFP,...
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North Korea sends leader's special envoy to China
MAY 22, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
North Korea sends top official, Kim confidant to China in highest profile visit of year PYONGYANG, North...
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Iran's Ahmadinejad to challenge ally's ban from election
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
DUBAI (Reuters) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday he would ask Iran's supreme leader to reverse a ban...
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Italy to outline youth jobs plan as government struggles
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's new government, already sinking in opinion polls and riven by internal disputes, on Wednesday...
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Sweden's capital hit by worst riots in years

MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Hundreds of youths have set...

Firefighters extinguish a burning car in the Stockholm suburb of Kista

Zimbabwe's Mugabe signs new constitution into law

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday signed...

Robert Mugabe announces the conclusion of the constitution-making process in Harare on January 17, 2013

Millions falling into poverty in recession-racked Italy: report

MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS

ROME (Reuters) - Millions of Italians cannot...

A homeless man sleeps in front of Saint Peter's Square in Rome

EU mission seeks to rebuild Mali army after U.S. faltered

MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS

KOULIKORO, Mali (Reuters) - Under a blazing sun...

French soldiers, part of the European Union training mission in Mali, look on as Malian soldiers practise manning a checkpoint and arresting a suspect in Koulikoro

Fishermen pay price in Asia's volatile sea rifts

MAY 22, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fishermen pay the price in Asia's web of volatile...

Fishermen pay price in Asia's volatile sea rifts

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Indian medics reconstruct baby's swollen head

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Indian doctors said Wednesday they have successfully carried out a first round of reconstructive...

Roona Begum is tended to by doctors and family at a hospital in Gurgaon on the outskirts of New Delhi, April 17, 2013

Farmers plant rice near crippled Fukushima site

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Farmers have resumed planting rice for market only 15 kilometres (nine miles) from Japan's crippled...

Farmers plant rice near Tamura city, 15km west the Fukushima power plant, on May 18, 2013

IMF urges Britain to privatise state-rescued banks

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday urged Britain's government to adopt a "clear" plan to...

A Lloyds bank sign is pictured outside a branch in central London on March 1, 2013

Father of Afghan cricket captain taken hostage

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Unknown gunmen dragged the father of Afghanistan's cricket captain from his car on the outskirts of...

Afghan cricketer Mohammad Nabi during a Twenty20 match against England in Colombo, on September 21, 2012

Britain reveals drop in public borrowing

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Britain's government borrowed less than forecast in April as high tax receipts boosted state...

George Osborne poses for pictures outside 11 Downing Street in London, on March 20, 2013

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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

Sony board examines hedge fund spin-off plan

MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Sony chief Kazuo Hirai said Wednesday the company was examining a hedge fund proposal to sell off...

Sony president Kazuo Hirai addresses a press conference at the company's headquarters in Tokyo, on May 22, 2013

Europe closes in on tax havens; Austria agrees to swap bank data

MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Europe moved closer to ending banking secrecy on Wednesday after Austria...

Greece's PM Samaras talks to his Italian counterpart Letta next to Cyprus' President Anastasiades during a European Union leaders summit in Brussels

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

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World

Turkey prosecutor seeks life sentences for generals over coup: TV
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
ANKARA (Reuters) - More than 100 senior Turkish army officers face prosecution demands they spend...> Full Story

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SocGen says Rosbank moves to fire CEO Golubkov
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
PARIS (Reuters) - Societe Generale <SOGN.PA> said on Wednesday that the board of its Russian...> Full Story

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Disgraced ex-congressman Weiner announces candidacy for NYC mayor
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two years after resigning from Congress in a lewd photo scandal, former U.S....> Full Story

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Chicago school board to vote on mass school closing
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago Board of Education is due to vote on Wednesday on a controversial...> Full Story

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UK coalition to last despite rifts, infighting: deputy PM
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's deputy prime minister on Wednesday took the unusual step of holding a...> Full Story

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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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Experts: Japan nuke plant needs more fault data
MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Experts urge Japan watchdog to delay decision on closure of nuclear plant over seismic fault...> Full Story

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Europe

Ukraine PM bars reporters from government meetings after protest
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov ordered a dozen local reporters to be barred...> Full Story

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Asia

Pope issues first appeal for Chinese Catholics
MAY 22, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pope urges Chinese Catholics to live lives according to faith in first shout-out...> 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

Farmers plant rice near crippled Fukushima site
MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Farmers have resumed planting rice for market only 15 kilometres (nine miles) from Japan's crippled...> Full Story

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Health

Oncolytics cancer drug meets mid-stage trial goal, shares rise
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
(Reuters) - Oncolytics Biotech Inc said preliminary data from a mid-stage trial showed that its...> Full Story

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Technology

Pearson agrees $75 million settlement in U.S. e-books case
MAY 22, 2013 | REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - Pearson's Penguin said on Wednesday it would pay $75 million in damages plus...> Full Story

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Environment

Farmers plant rice near crippled Fukushima site
MAY 22, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Farmers have resumed planting rice for market only 15 kilometres (nine miles) from Japan's crippled...> Full Story

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Sports

Richard Carrion declares IOC presidential bid
MAY 22, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puerto Rico's Richard Carrion announces candidacy for IOC president; 3rd to enter race...> Full Story

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Entertainment

Douglas, Damon dramatize a steamy show-biz affair
MAY 22, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Candelabra' sheds light on a steamy show-biz affair, starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon...> 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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