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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...

Chinese PM vows to open up markets to India

MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Visiting Premier Li Keqiang promised Tuesday to...

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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Hong Kong hails the return of the duck

MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Hong Kong on Tuesday joyfully welcomed the return of a giant inflatable rubber duck, which drew tens...

The rubber duck will be on display at Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour until June 9, 2013

SARS-like virus victim dies in Tunisia

MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

A man travelling from Saudi Arabia who was infected with the SARS-like coronavirus has died in...

A view of the coronavirus under an electron miscroscope

Brighton 'sorry' for pre-match dirty protest

MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Brighton and Hove Albion have formally apologised to rivals Crystal Palace after excrement was...

Brighton manager Gus Poyet pictured at their FA Cup fourth round match against Arsenal on January 26, 2013

Anchored putting strokes banned from 2016

MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Golf's ruling bodies announced on Tuesday that anchored putters will be banned from the start of...

Adam Scott lines up a putt with his broom-handle putter at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2013

Huge China sinkhole kills five in Shenzhen

MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Five people died when a 10 metre (33 feet) wide sinkhole opened up at the gates of an industrial...

Chinese rescuers prepare to move a dead body found in a sinkhole in Shenzhen, on May 21, 2013

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Microsoft readies new Xbox as entertainment hub

MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Microsoft offers a glimpse Tuesday at a new-generation Xbox as videogame consoles evolve into home...

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!)...

Oklahoma twister tracked path of 1999 tornado

MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

In unusual pattern, Oklahoma tornado tracked path of 1999 monster twister with record winds...

Oklahoma twister tracked path of 1999 tornado

Alaska volcano's ash prompts flight cancellations

MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eruption of Alaska volcano prompts cancellations of some area commuter, cargo flights...

Alaska volcano's ash prompts flight cancellations

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Saudi Arabia detains 10 more in Iran spying case
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has detained 10 people accused of spying for its Shi'ite Muslim...> Full Story

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Business

No 'active' U.S.-EU-China solar talks under way: USTR
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is not yet actively negotiating a solar trade deal with...> Full Story

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U.S. Politics

Leading Senate Democrat: IRS behavior intolerable
MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leading Senate Dem: IRS targeting conservatives 'intolerable,' promises to learn what happened...> Full Story

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United States

Microsoft readies new Xbox as entertainment hub
MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Microsoft offers a glimpse Tuesday at a new-generation Xbox as videogame consoles evolve into home...> Full Story

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United Kingdom

UK's Cameron committed to ruling in coalition until 2015: spokesman
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron is committed to governing as part of a...> Full Story

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Canada

Canada's Harper under cloud after chief of staff resigns
MAY 20, 2013 | REUTERS
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper was under intense pressure...> Full Story

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Australia & N. Zealand

Microsoft to build Australian cloud computing centres
MAY 20, 2013 | REUTERS
SYDNEY, May 21 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp is expanding its services for hosting and processing...> Full Story

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Europe

Bulgaria's ex-PM Borisov says he is convinced rivals can form government
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
SOFIA (Reuters) - The head of Bulgaria's largest party said on Tuesday he was convinced his rivals...> Full Story

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Asia

Hong Kong hails the return of the duck
MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Hong Kong on Tuesday joyfully welcomed the return of a giant inflatable rubber duck, which drew tens...> Full Story

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Africa

Ban says Madagascar rivals should withdraw
MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
UN leader Ban Ki-moon backed African calls for Madagascar strongman Andry Rajoelina and two rivals...> Full Story

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South America

State Dept: Reports of anti-Semitism increase
MAY 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
State Dept. report notes increase in anti-Semitism; special envoy named WASHINGTON...> Full Story

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Science

Family of US scientist walks out of coroner's inquiry
MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
The family of a US scientist found hanged in Singapore last year walked out of a coroner's inquiry...> Full Story

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Health

U.S. court ruling favors Cubist in patent case vs Hospira
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
Legal Last Updated: 2013-05-21 9:00:26 -0400 (Reuters Health) (Reuters) - A U.S. federal court on...> Full Story

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Technology

Ericsson closes telecom cable manufacturing facility
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Ericsson announced on Tuesday plans to shut its telecom cable manufacturing...> Full Story

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Environment

Showers to slow U.S. corn seedings from blistering pace
MAY 21, 2013 | REUTERS
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Occasional rainfall over the next week to 10 days will slow seedings of the...> Full Story

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Sports

Anchored putting strokes banned from 2016
MAY 21, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Golf's ruling bodies announced on Tuesday that anchored putters will be banned from the start of...> Full Story

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Entertainment

Review: Willy Moon impresses with debut album
MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Music Review: New Zealander pop singer Willy Moon impresses with pop grooves on debut album...> Full Story

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Travel

Alaska volcano's ash prompts flight cancellations
MAY 21, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Eruption of Alaska volcano prompts cancellations of some area commuter, cargo flights...> Full Story

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