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U.S. talks with Taliban likely to take place within 'next few days': U.S. official
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. talks with the Taliban are likely to be held within the "next few days" in Qatar, a senior...
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Analysis: Brazil's protests: Not quite a 'Tropical Spring'
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's blossoming protest movement is a coming-of-age for what had been one of Latin America's...
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Nine killed as Shebab attack UN base in Mogadishu
JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Somalia's Al-Qaeda linked Shebab insurgents shot and blasted their way into the UN compound in Mogadishu on Wednesday,...
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UN says 45.2 million refugees and displaced people
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
UN says wars push number of refugees and displaced people to 18-year high of 45.2 million GENEVA (AP) — The...
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World powers to meet on Syrian rebel demands
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
World powers to meet in Doha to decide on how to answer Syrian rebel demands PARIS (AP) — World powers will...
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Obama says U.S. 'will do more' to fight climate change

JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS

BERLIN (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on...

U.S. President Obama speaks from behind a bulletproof glass at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

Armed gang kills 48 in raid in Nigeria

JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

An armed gang has raided a northern Nigerian...

Map locating Zamfara state in northern Nigeria

Internet monitoring must have proper limits, Merkel tells Obama

JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS

BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel...

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Turkey's 'silent man' vigils go on as protests fizzle out

JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Riot police on Wednesday clashed briefly with...

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Japan finds highly toxic strontium in Fukushima groundwater

JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS

TOKYO (Reuters) - High levels of a toxic substance...

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Japan gives Italy a scare at Confederations Cup

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Japan gives Italy a big scare before losing 4-3 in Group A of the Confederations Cup...

Japan gives Italy a scare at Confederations Cup

Gamer outrage prompts Xbox One policy changes

JUN 20, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Microsoft handed gamers a victory by backing off plans for new-generation Xbox One consoles to...

Attendees play Project Spark for Xbox One during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, on June 13, 2013

Italy fights back to beat Japan 4-3 at Confed Cup

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Italy fights back to beat brave Japan 4-3 to reach Confed Cup semifinals RECIFE,...

Italy rallies to beat Japan 4-3 at Confed Cup

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Italy rallies to beat Japan 4-3 and reach Confederations Cup semifinals RECIFE, Brazil...

Dotcom 'in tears' after Megaupload files deleted

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom 'in tears' after European firm deletes files from shuttered site...

Dotcom 'in tears' after Megaupload files deleted

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Microsoft reverses position on Xbox One Internet, game sharing

JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday that users of its forthcoming Xbox One game...

Xbox One with the Kinect motions sensor and the controller is pictured during a press event unveiling Microsoft's new Xbox in Redmond

AIRSHOW-With Russian help, Europe prepares to search for life on Mars

JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS

* First of two missions to launch in 2016 * First direct search for life since NASA's 1970s Viking...

The High-Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on board ESA?s Mars Express has returned images of Echus Chasma

Dotcom 'in tears' after Megaupload files deleted

JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom 'in tears' after European firm deletes files from shuttered site...

Microsoft mulled buying Nokia unit

JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Microsoft was in talks to boost its position in the mobile phone market by buying the devices...

Windows boosted its US market share to 5.6 percent from 3.8 percent, according to a recent survey

Apple TV adds HBO Go, WatchESPN to line up

JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE

Apple on Wednesday added HBO GO and WatchESPN to the line-up of programming available on its Apple...

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Myanmar constitution likely to dash Suu Kyi's presidential hopes
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
YANGON (Reuters) - Her adoring compatriots believe democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi is destined...> Full Story

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Euro ministers to decide direct bank recapitalization rules on Thursday
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Euro zone finance ministers will decide on Thursday when and how their bailout...> Full Story

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Senate approves Froman as U.S. trade representative
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved White House international...> Full Story

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New York strikes deal to allow Las Vegas-style casinos
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo struck a deal with state lawmakers to license...> Full Story

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Palace sheds some light on Kate's baby plans
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Palace officials shed some light on Kate and William's baby plans as royal birth nears...> Full Story

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Canada

Deadly new coronavirus a "serious risk" in hospitals - Saudi study
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
LONDON (Reuters) - The new Middle East coronavirus that has killed 38 people after emerging late...> Full Story

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Myanmar constitution likely to dash Suu Kyi's presidential hopes
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
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Europe

Myanmar constitution likely to dash Suu Kyi's presidential hopes
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
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Asia

Rocket's Lazada gets $100 million in bid to be Southeast Asia's Amazon
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
(Reuters) - Lazada, the Southeast Asian online retail company founded by Germany's Rocket Internet...> Full Story

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Africa

UN: Resources should finance development, not war
JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
UN: Natural resources should finance economic development, not fuel wars UNITED...> Full Story

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Italy rallies to beat Japan 4-3 at Confed Cup
JUN 20, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italy rallies to beat Japan 4-3 and reach Confederations Cup semifinals RECIFE, Brazil...> Full Story

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Science

World Food Prize goes to 3 biotech scientists
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Food Prize goes to 3 biotech researchers who made genetically modified plants possible...> Full Story

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Health

U.S. doctors target sugary drinks bought by government
JUN 19, 2013 | REUTERS
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The American Medical Association joined the effort to discourage consumption...> Full Story

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Technology

Rocket's Lazada gets $100 million in bid to be Southeast Asia's Amazon
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
(Reuters) - Lazada, the Southeast Asian online retail company founded by Germany's Rocket Internet...> Full Story

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Environment

New indictments for ex-BP executive, engineer over Gulf spill
JUN 20, 2013 | REUTERS
(Reuters) - Federal prosecutors unveiled new criminal indictments on Wednesday against a former BP...> Full Story

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Sports

Italy eliminate Japan in thriller, Brazil advance
JUN 19, 2013 | AGENCE FRANCE PRESSE
Italy booked their place in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup with a thrilling...> Full Story

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Entertainment

Madonna premieres tour film, talks secret project
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madonna premieres 'MDNA' concert film in NYC, talks secret project NEW YORK (AP) —...> Full Story

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Travel

Alaska Airlines clarifies boarding for turboprops
JUN 19, 2013 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alaska Airlines: Turboprop passengers in Fairbanks will have to board through security gates...> Full Story

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