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Obama to renew calls for nuclear reductions
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
In Berlin, Obama to renew calls for reductions to US, Russian nuclear stockpiles BERLIN (AP) — President...
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Afghanistan suspends security pact talks with U.S. amid Taliban peace process
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai has decided to suspend talks on a security pact with the United States,...
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China, North Korea hold strategic talks in Beijing
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
China, North Korea holding strategic talks following tensions, North's offer of talks with US BEIJING (AP)...
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Turkish official approves 'standing man' protest
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turkey's deputy PM gives 'standing man' protest nod of approval ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The new form of...
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World Bank highlights climate-poverty link
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Bank zooms in on link between climate change, poverty STOCKHOLM (AP) — The World Bank says it will...
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Shebab insurgents attack UN compound in Mogadishu

JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Somalia's Al-Qaeda linked Shebab insurgents said...

Archive photo shows a vehicle leaving the United Nations compound in Mogadishu 17 October 2007

UN, US ask Filipinos not to leave Golan Heights

JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

UN, US warn of 'maximum volatility' in Golan...

UN, US ask Filipinos not to leave Golan Heights

Vietnam hunger strike tests official intimidation

JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prison hunger strike by Vietnam revolutionary's...

Vietnam hunger strike tests official intimidation

Toxic radiation in groundwater at Fukushima: operator

JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Cancer-causing radioactive substances have been...

A worker checks radiation levels on the window of a bus at the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant on June 12, 2013.

World markets mostly down as investors eye Fed

JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

World markets mostly down as investors await Fed...

Asian stocks higher on hopes US will keep stimulus

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Japan beat Canada in Pacific Nations Cup

JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Full back Ayumu Goromaru scored all the points to lead Asian champions Japan to a 16-13 victory over...

Ayumu Goromaru (centre) plays for Japan against the Barbarians in Le Havre on November 25, 2012

China's Xi harks back to Mao in party 'cleanup'

JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hoping to engage a cynical public, China's Communists launch 1-year campaign echoing Mao...

China's Xi harks back to Mao in party 'cleanup'

Miller, Kleinveldt rescue S.Africa against England

JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt smashed a record ninth-wicket stand to lift South Africa to 175 in...

David Miller plays for Kings XI Punjab against Deccan Chargers in Hyderabad on May 8, 2012

Asian markets mostly down ahead of Fed decision

JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Asian markets were mostly lower Wednesday, with focus on the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting...

Closings for key Asia-Pacific stock markets

Protests get support from Brazilian players

JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationwide protests get boost from Brazilian players at Confederations Cup FORTALEZA,...

Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government

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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...

Tourists take pictures of a NASA sign at the Kennedy Space Center visitors complex in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Social-network gaffes plague Japanese politicians

JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gaffes on social networks by top Japanese officials spark concern about lack of sensitivity...

Social-network gaffes plague Japanese politicians

Sony spin-off plan off the agenda but on the radar at shareholder meeting

JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp's top investor Daniel Loeb will miss its shareholder meeting on...

Loeb, founder of Third Point LLC, participates in a panel discussion during the Skybridge Alternatives Conference in Las Vegas

TripAdvisor acquires mobile app GateGuru

JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Travel ratings website TripAdvisor said Wednesday it has acquired US start-up GateGuru, a mobile app...

Tourists walk along a beach of the Paradise Island Resort and Spa in the Maldives on February 14, 2012

China supercomputer world's fastest: report

JUN 17, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

A Chinese supercomputer is the fastest in the world, according to survey results announced Monday,...

Tianhe-2 achieved processing speeds of 33.86 petaflops (1000 trillion calculations) per second on a benchmarking test

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Europe faces uphill battle over youth unemployment
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders will hold a summit later this month to tackle the...> Full Story

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EU regulators open state aid investigation of SAS rescue
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European regulators are investigating whether a 400-million-euro ($535.70...> Full Story

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U.S. Politics

Obama says still wants to close Guantanamo Bay prison
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
BERLIN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he still wanted to close Guantanamo Bay...> Full Story

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United States

'The Executioner' under microscope in trial of accused U.S. mobster Bulger
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
BOSTON (Reuters) - Attorneys for accused mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger will seek on Wednesday to...> Full Story

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United Kingdom

G-8 NOTEBOOK: Cameron Tweets WWII bomb at G-8 site
JUN 18, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
G-8 NOTEBOOK: Cameron Tweets about WWII bomb at G-8 site, Obama girls lunch with Bono...> Full Story

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Sunny Jamaica cast into shadow after new drugs bust
JUN 18, 2013 | REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - Jamaica, sunlit home of the world's finest sprinters, was cast into shadow on...> Full Story

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Vietnam hunger strike tests official intimidation
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Prison hunger strike by Vietnam revolutionary's son tests government's culture of intimidation...> Full Story

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Europe

Europe faces uphill battle over youth unemployment
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders will hold a summit later this month to tackle the...> Full Story

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Asia

Indian GP organizers dismiss race rumors
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
(Reuters) - Indian Grand Prix organizers on Wednesday dismissed media speculation that they may not...> Full Story

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Africa

Springboks wait on captain's fitness for Samoa
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Springboks wait on De Villiers, Alberts fitness tests ahead of Samoa game JOHANNESBURG...> Full Story

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South America

Protests get support from Brazilian players
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nationwide protests get boost from Brazilian players at Confederations Cup FORTALEZA,...> 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

Hot flashes common even before menopause
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most women expect hot flashes as a part of the "change of life," but...> Full Story

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Technology

Telecom Italia eyes network deal with regulator by early 2014
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
ROME (Reuters) - Telecom Italia aims to reach a deal with Italy's telecommunications regulator AGCOM...> Full Story

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Environment

Floods close Lourdes Catholic pilgrimage site in France
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
PARIS (Reuters) - Heavy flooding in southwestern France killed a woman and forced the closure of the...> Full Story

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Sports

Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rafael Nadal seeded No. 5 at Wimbledon, faces tough path to final at grass-court slam...> Full Story

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Entertainment

Teen country singer Bradbery captures 'The Voice' season crown
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pitch-perfect teen country singer Danielle Bradbery won TV singing contest...> Full Story

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Travel

China's Wanda buys luxury yacht maker Sunseeker
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
China's Wanda buys luxury British yacht maker Sunseeker, to develop London hotel project...> Full Story

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