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Pakistan officials say US drone strike kills 7
June 8, 2013 PESHAWAR , Pakistan (AP) — A suspected U.S. drone strike killed seven militants in Pakistan near the Afghan border on Friday, Pakistani intelligence officials sai. more »»
Russia offers peacekeepers for Golan Heights
June 8, 2013 MOSCOW (AP) — President Vladimir Putin offered on Friday to send Russian troops to the Golan Heights to replace the Austrians who are withdrawing from the U.N. more »»
4 die in shooting in Mexico City neighborhood
June 8, 2013 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two masked gunmen stormed into a gym yelling "everyone hit the floor" and opened fire, killing four people in a tough Mexico City neighborhood that is home to the area's biggest... more »»
Koreas agree to meeting in bid to ease tensions
June 8, 2013 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North and South Korea will meet Sunday at a village straddling their heavily armed border as the sides try to lower tension and restore projects once seen as symbols of... more »»
Francis gets personal: 'I didn't want to be pope'
June 8, 2013 VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis revealed Friday that he never wanted to be pope and that he's living in the Vatican hotel for his "psychiatric" health. more »»
Suicide blasts kill 19 in Iraq, including Iranians
June 8, 2013 BAGHDAD (AP) — Suicide attackers rammed car bombs on Friday into a bus carrying Iranian pilgrims and a police checkpoint west of Baghdad, killing 19 people in all, in the latest bout of violence to... more »»
Skinheads questioned in deadly Paris brawl
June 8, 2013 PARIS (AP) — For years they operated in the shadows, but militant extreme-right groups have become increasingly visible in France. more »»
Erdogan calls for end to Turkey protest
June 7, 2013 ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey's prime minister took a combative stance on his closely watched return to the country early Friday, telling supporters who thronged to greet him that the protests that have... more »»
NKorea proposes working level talks with SKorea
June 7, 2013 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday proposed holding low-level government talks with South Korea this weekend as the rivals look to mend ties that have plunged during recent years amid... more »»
Putins attend ballet, then announce their divorce
June 7, 2013 MOSCOW (AP) — Vladimir Putin pulled off one of his most audacious pieces of stagecraft, attending a ballet with his rarely seen wife, then emerging smiling and announcing their marriage is over. more »»
Syrian rebel offensive in Golan jolts Israel
June 7, 2013 QUNEITRA, Golan Heights (AP) — Syrian rebels briefly seized control of a border crossing along the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights on Thursday, prompting the withdrawal of a major Austrian... more »»
Iran leader's election bid: Taming the presidency
June 7, 2013 TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — At the height of Iran's internal political clashes in late 2011, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei became so exasperated that he warned the Islamic Republic could someday dro... more »»
Thousands protest lack of Bosnia law on ID numbers
June 7, 2013 SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Nearly 3,000 people formed a chain around Bosnia's Parliament on Thursday, trapping hundreds of politicians and civil service workers inside in a demonstration of... more »»
UK's Prince Philip enters hospital for operation
June 7, 2013 LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II's husband has been admitted to a London hospital for an exploratory operation, Buckingham Palace said Thursday. more »»
When mighty Danube floods, Europe is shaken
June 7, 2013 BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The mighty Danube is not the only river in Europe bursting its banks this week, but it packs the biggest punch. more »»
Mexico vigilantes, police kill 3 cartel suspects
June 6, 2013 MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — Three suspected drug-gang gunmen were killed in a confrontation with community self-defense squads and federal police in the mountains of western Mexico, the local mayor said... more »»
Egypt: Prominent activists charged over protest
June 6, 2013 CAIRO (AP) — Twelve of Egypt's best known bloggers and activists are headed for trial on charges of instigating violence during a March demonstration against the president's Muslim Brotherhood,... more »»
Eurozone recovery proves elusive
June 6, 2013 LONDON (AP) — Several economic figures for the 17 EU countries that use the euro all showed the same thing Wednesday — there's no sign of a recovery from recession. more »»
Protests unite Turks across the social spectrum
June 6, 2013 ISTANBUL (AP) — Office workers in business suits chant anti-government slogans alongside pious women wearing Muslim headscarves. more »»
Mexico finds breast-feeding woes as rate drops
June 6, 2013 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Despite the well-known advantages to breast milk and vigorous campaigns around the world championing breast as best, Mexican mothers say the bottle is better. more »» |
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