19 elite firefighters killed in deadly Arizona inferno

An elite squad had the task of setting up barriers to stop a 2,000-acre fire. And none of them survived one of U.S.'s deadliest blaze.



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U.S. asks Ecuador to reject Snowden

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden asked Ecuador "to please reject" the request for asylum from self-avowed National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, according to Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.



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Russia, North Korea to discuss nukes

North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will meet senior Russian officials next week in Moscow in discussions about possibly ending the embattled Asian nation's nuclear program, Russia's foreign ministry said, according to a state news report.



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Fireworks as Croatia joins the EU

Croatia formally became the newest member of the European Union on Monday, marking an end to a 10-year campaign for a Balkan state that emerged from the ruins of a bloody civil war.



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'Enter the Dragon' actor Jim Kelly dies

Jim Kelly, who parlayed his martial arts skills into a successful but brief career in action movies, has died. He was 67.



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Bombings leave 45 dead in Pakistan

Two separate bomb blasts in different parts of Pakistan on Sunday killed a total of at least 45 people and wounded more than 100 others, authorities said.



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Family: Mandela health in God's hands

The former wife of Nelson Mandela visited him Sunday in the hospital where the ailing anti-apartheid icon is clinging to life, the South African Press Association reported.



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$61M allocated to Boston victims

The One Fund Boston, a nonprofit created to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, has begun distributing nearly $61 million to 232 eligible claimants, the fund said in a news release Saturday.



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Japan biz sentiment turns positive

A weaker yen and solid domestic demand has brightened the mood at Japanese manufacturers, six months into Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's big effort to jolt the world's third-largest economy out of deflation.



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Anemic data raise China growth fears

China's manufacturing sector weakened sharply in June, an indication that the country's growth slowdown has deepened as the government has refrained from stimulating the sluggish economy.



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Shoes melt in Death Valley

Temperatures in Death Valley, California, are soaring. CNN's Tory Dunnan has the story.



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18 firefighters dead in Arizona fire

Eighteen firefighters battling a blaze in Arizona who were unaccounted for Sunday night have been confirmed dead, said Wade Ward with the Prescott Fire Department.



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Countries to buy second citizenship

Are you jaded with your home country, want to pay lower taxes, enjoy the freedom to travel and strive for a higher quality of life?



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UK PM visits Afghanistan, Pakistan

UK Prime Minister David Cameron made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Saturday, where he met with British troops in Helmand province, according to 10 Downing Street.



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Hernandez 'not solely NFL problem'

Don McPherson says there is little the NFL can do to influence the behavior of its players off field.



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Concerns of U.S.-Ecuador rift

CNN's Matthew Chance reports on what's at stake for Ecuador if it grants asylum to U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden.



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Cuba: Claim bribes get U.S. visas

A columnist in Cuba's main government-run newspaper Friday accused employees of the United States diplomatic mission in Havana of accepting bribes for visas, charges that American diplomats challenged.



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Brazil triumphs over Spain amid protests

Hosts Brazil win the troubled Confederations Cup with a 3-0 defeat of world champions Spain.



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Tour Brazil soccer's spiritual home

CNN's Pedro Pinto tours Brazil's Maracana Stadium after its costly and problematic redesign for the 2014 World Cup.



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9 shot at Brooklyn house party

Nine people were shot in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn early Sunday morning at a house party, police said.



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Ex-wife sentenced for cutting off penis

A southern California woman convicted of cutting off the penis of her then-husband and throwing it into a garbage disposal was given a life sentence Friday with the possibility of parole after seven years, authorities said.



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World 'better' for U.S. marriage ruling

More equality for same-sex couples in the U.S. is good news for gay Americans, but also excellent for the cause of freedom and equality around the globe, writes Frida Ghitis.



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NYC tourist helicopter down in river

A sightseeing ride in the skies over New York City turned into a whole different kind of adventure on Sunday when the helicopter made an emergency landing in the Hudson River.



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Egyptians take to streets with a message for Morsy: 'Leave'

Three killed and 174 injured as protesters demand the resignation of President Mohamed Morsy, one year after he took office.



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Anti-Morsy protests heat up

CNN's Reza Sayah reports on the protests against Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy and his spokesman's response to them.



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President Morsy: One year later

CNN's Christiane Amanpour analyzes the first year of Morsy's as president of Egypt with his senior political adviser.



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In pictures: Egypt's unrest

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Kerry optimistic after Mideast talks

Secretary of State John Kerry ended four days of shuttle diplomacy Sunday without an agreement to revive Mideast peace talks but said significant progress had been made and that he would return to the region soon.



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Cirque performer killed in Las Vegas

A performer from the famed troupe Cirque du Soleil died in a weekend accident during a show at a Las Vegas casino, authorities said Sunday.



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J-Lo's birthday song to Asian leader

Jennifer Lopez sang "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" on Saturday to a leader who has been characterized as one of the most repressive in the world.



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AIDS-free generation 'within sight'

We've come a long way since my early days as the associate medical director of the AIDS clinic at San Francisco General Hospital in the 1980s and 1990s.



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Photos: Prison that held Mandela

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F1: Rosberg wins British Grand Prix

Just nine days ago Formula 1's governing body punished Pirelli and Mercedes for holding an unsanctioned tire test -- at the British Grand Prix it was Pirelli handing out punishment to the elite racing series.



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Documents allege U.S. spied on EU

A German publication says documents released by NSA leaker Edward Snowden show the U.S. spied on European Union offices.



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Still looking for Edward Snowden

CNN's Karl Penhaul walks through a Moscow airport and traces the path likely taken by American leaker Edward Snowden.



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Report U.S. spied on EU? Please explain

European officials reacted with fury Sunday after a report that the U.S. National Security Agency spied on EU offices.



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Photos: Life of Nelson Mandela

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Roadside bomb kills 15 in Pakistan

A roadside bomb killed 15 people in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, authorities said.



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UK nears 'three-parent IVF babies'

The United Kingdom took a step Friday toward being the first country in the world to allow a pioneering in vitro fertilization technique using DNA from three people that could prevent mitochondrial diseases but that also raises significant ethical issues.



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Record U.S. heat wave turns fatal

A record-setting heat wave will continue baking the Southwest on Sunday and into the work week.



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Heat wave bakes the West

Casey Wian reports on a heat wave sweeping through the western U.S.



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Obama pledges $7B for power

U.S. President Barack Obama pledges $7 billion to help combat frequent power blackouts in sub-Saharan Africa.



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Can we forgive Paula Deen?

Dean Obeidallah says history is full of individuals' and society evolving away from bigoted views, such as with same-sex marriage. A sincere apology should lead to redemption.



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Is Obama right on climate change?

After centuries of pumping carbon into the atmosphere, Americans face changing weather patterns and risks to human health, says Chris Field. The nations must commit to changing this



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Obama to visit Robben Island, where Mandela was held

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to visit the South African prison where Nelson Mandela spent most of his time in detention.



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5 things Obama told young S Africans

President Barack Obama held a town hall meeting Saturday with a group of young people in the Soweto section of Johannesburg, with video links to similar groups in other cities in Africa.



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Cops: Man killed, cooked puppy

A Florida man is accused of strangling a family puppy, chopping it into pieces and cooking its ribs on the stove, Tampa police said.



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NASA to study mysterious part of sun

How do the outer reaches of the sun get so hot?



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2 others in custody with Hernandez

It was around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, June 17, when Odin Lloyd climbed into a silver Nissan Altima.



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Death sparks protests in Istanbul

The death of a young protester in southeastern Turkey prompted thousands to turn out in Istanbul on Saturday, in what was a mostly peaceful demonstration.



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Top Somali militant killed in infighting

A senior Somali militant who had a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head has been killed in infighting among members of the al Qaeda-aligned group Al-Shabaab, a spokesman for the group said Saturday.



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Challenge to same-sex marriages

Lawyers opposed to same-sex marriage in California petitioned to reverse a federal appeals court order that OK'd the resumption of such unions -- doing so a day after that ruling, which the Supreme Court had set in motion three days earlier.



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Ecuador asked to reject Snowden

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden asked Ecuador "to please reject" the request for asylum from self-avowed National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, according to Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa.



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Russia, North Korea to discuss nukes

North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will meet senior Russian officials next week in Moscow in discussions about possibly ending the embattled Asian nation's nuclear program, Russia's foreign ministry said, according to a state news report.



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Tennis: Djokovic breezes; Gasquet falls

Novak Djokovic gave a perfect illustration of why he's the top ranked player in the world as he dismantled France's Jeremy Chardy to reach the Wimbledon fourth round Saturday.



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Cycling: Bus disrupts Tour de France

The opening stage of the Tour de France in Corsica Saturday descended into utter chaos after a team bus became trapped under the finishing gantry in Bastia.



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3 families and U.S. immigration reform

For the families separated by America's immigration laws, proposed reform in Congress is a high anxiety moment: For the first time since 1986, millions of undocumented immigrants could receive a path to citizenship. Here's a look at how a Senate proposal now wending its way to the House would affect three different families -- Brazilian, Colombian, Mexican -- torn asunder by deportations.



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Hamilton claims British Grand Prix pole

Lewis Hamilton rode a wave of patriotic support to claim pole for his home grand prix Saturday as Mercedes occupied the first two places on the grid at Silverstone.



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Britain's Queen Elizabeth gets 5% raise

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II can expect a sweet 5% raise next year, thanks in large part to record profits from real estate.



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$61M going to Boston bombing victims

The One Fund Boston, a nonprofit created to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings, has begun distributing nearly $61 million to 232 eligible claimants, the fund said in a news release Saturday.



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Rugby: Ashley-Cooper try sinks Lions

Australia edged the British and Irish Lions 16-15 in Melbourne Saturday to set up a thrilling climax to their three Test series next weekend.



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'Perfect' Chinese space mission ends

Three Chinese astronauts have returned safely to Earth after completing their country's longest manned space voyage, with their mission hailed by their bosses as a "complete success."



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Obama and Mandela's relationship

Pres. Obama is on a tour of Africa. But will he visit an ailing Nelson Mandela while there? CNN's Jessica Yellin reports.



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Tennis: Exit Federer's conqueror

It did not take long for Sergiy Stakhovsky to be handed a sober dose of reality after his upset defeat of seven-time champion Roger Federer, the Ukrainian outsider exiting in the next round at Wimbledon Friday.



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F1: Mercedes tops practice timesheets

Mercedes occupied their usual position at the top of the practice time sheets Friday as Nico Rosberg recorded the quickest lap head of this weekend's British Grand Prix.



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UK PM visits troops in Afghanistan

UK Prime Minister David Cameron made an unannounced visit to Afghanistan Saturday, where he met with British troops in Helmand province, according to 10 Downing Street.



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Reports: 35 killed in China's Xinjiang

Violence in the restive western Chinese region of Xinjiang has left 35 people dead, state media reported, but overseas Uyghur groups questioned the official version of events.



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Hernandez 'not solely NFL problem'

Don McPherson says there is little the NFL can do to influence the behavior of its players off field.



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Concerns of U.S.-Ecuador rift

CNN's Matthew Chance reports on what's at stake for Ecuador if it grants asylum to U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden.



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Cuba: Claim bribes get U.S. visas

A columnist in Cuba's main government-run newspaper Friday accused employees of the United States diplomatic mission in Havana of accepting bribes for visas, charges that American diplomats challenged.



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4th Dreamliner grounded in 10 days

An All Nippon Airways 787 Dreamliner was held in Tokyo after a mechanical problem, the fourth such incident for Dreamliners in 10 days.



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Station, this is CNN -- Do you copy?

At 240 miles above the Earth, American astronaut Karen Nyberg joined Leading Women anchor Becky Anderson for a live chat from the international space station.



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Five things to know about guns

This weekend, Morgan Spurlock's "Inside Man" gives CNN viewers an inside and in-depth look at the issue of firearms -- as viewed from behind the counter of a gun store. Here are five things to know about the debate:



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Violence flares in tense Nigerian region

Authorities in central Nigeria were investigating an outbreak of violence in a region rife with Muslim-Christian tensions and ethnic division.



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Obama starts South African visit in Mandela's shadow

U.S. President Barack Obama starts his first full day of activities in South Africa, a nation where hearts are heavy over the poor health of Nelson Mandela.



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Extreme heat taking toll on Utah

A Utah doctor says the extreme heat can be fatal in just a short period of time. KUTV's Ladd Egan reports.



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World 'better' for U.S. marriage ruling

More equality for same-sex couples in the U.S. is good news for gay Americans, but also excellent for the cause of freedom and equality around the globe, writes Frida Ghitis.



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California resumes same-sex marriage

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that same-sex marriages can resume in California, a move that the Supreme Court paved the way for two days ago.



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Ex-wife sentenced for cutting off penis

A southern California woman convicted of cutting off the penis of her then-husband and throwing it into a garbage disposal was given a life sentence Friday with the possibility of parole after seven years, authorities said.



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Boston bombing suspect charged

The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings is charged with killing four and wounding scores of others.



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Vegas 115F, Pheonix 117, heating up

Warning: From California to Arizona, it will be so hot that it might rival the 2005 heat wave that killed 17 people, forecasters say. It may hit 122 degrees in Southern California. FULL STORY



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Plane carrying Missoni boss found

A small plane that carried Italian fashion boss Vittorio Missoni was found off the coast of Venezuela, Interior Ministry spokesman Jorge Galindo tweeted Thursday.



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Muslim Brotherhood offices attacked

Four members of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood were killed in violence over the past day, a spokesman for the group said.



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The 12 greatest designs of last 100 years

We asked some of the world's greatest designers to nominate the most iconic industrial design from the last 100 years. Here's what they came up with.



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Did Obama snub Kenya?

Was President Obama's plan not to visit Kenya while on a trip to Africa a deliberate snub? CNN's Nima Elbagir reports.



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Did leaker Snowden's views change?

Edward Snowden didn't always support openness about U.S. spy programs, a website says.



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Obamas invoke Mandela's legacy

President Obama heads to South Africa today, but it is still unclear whether he will visit Nelson Mandela there.



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Obama on Mandela: I don't want to be obtrusive

U.S. President Barack Obama heads to South Africa for the second leg of a trip overshadowed by the health of Nelson Mandela.



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Nelson Mandela still on life support

Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela improves in hospital as grandson Nkosi Mandela criticizes "hurtful and mischievous rumors" about his condition.



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Photos: Life of Nelson Mandela

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UK nears 'three-parent IVF babies'

The United Kingdom took a step Friday toward being the first country in the world to allow a pioneering in vitro fertilization technique using DNA from three people that could prevent mitochondrial diseases but that also raises significant ethical issues.



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Female U.S. thieves 'drug, rob men'

South Florida authorities are asking for the public's help to find four "foxy thieves" they say are drugging men they pick up at high-end bars and stealing tens of thousands of dollars in cash, jewelry, guns and other valuables.



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Apple tests motion detect features

Apple appears to be testing out motion control features that will let people control their iPhones by moving their heads.



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What's next for gay rights movement?

Advocates say, that while they're energized by the twin Supreme Court rulings affecting same-sex marriage, it doesn't mean their fight for more rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender -- pointing specifically to more work ahead on issues like workplace discrimination, immigration, bully-free schools, not to mention efforts to legalize gay marriage in the 37 states where it's still prohibited.



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Obama's play-it-safe global approach

Presidents often draw redlines to contain the actions of adversaries, but no redlines are more important than the ones the president sets to contain himself, says Aaron Miller



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Trial date set in UK soldier's killing

The two men accused of killing British soldier Lee Rigby in the London neighborhood of Woolwich will stand trial starting on November 18, a judge ruled Friday.



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Immigration: GOP offers fear, no ideas

It's depressing to see what has become of the Republican Party, where immigration is concerned.



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Vatican bishop arrested over bank

A bishop who works in the Vatican and two other people have been arrested on suspicion of corruption in a case connected to the Vatican bank, Rome Prosecutor Nello Rossi said Friday.



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New Zealand search for U.S. boat

Rescuers are holding out hope of finding six Americans and one Briton after their vintage sailboat went missing in early June off the coast of New Zealand.



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NASA to study mysterious part of sun

How do the outer reaches of the sun get so hot?



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Obama to world: Respect gay rights

Speaking in Senegal, U.S. President Obama calls on international community to ensure gay people are treated equally.



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Pistorius, awaiting trial, sprints

Oscar Pistorius will once again don the blade-shaped prosthetic legs, which he has made famous, and dash around a track, his family said.



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NFL player 'settled score' in killing

Something Odin Lloyd may have done or said didn't sit well with NFL player Aaron Hernandez, prosecutors say.



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'Batman killer' to wear harness

Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes will wear a hidden harness under his clothes to restrain him during his trial, which will have the largest jury pool in state history.



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Baldwin rips Mail over Gandolfini

Alec Baldwin is at it again. And this time, a journalist is on the receiving end of his expletive-filled rant.



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Concerns of U.S.-Ecuador rift

CNN's Matthew Chance reports on what's at stake for Ecuador if it grants asylum to U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden.



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What suspects did before race

U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz explains the alleged activities of the Boston bombing suspects before the marathon.



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Timeline: Manhunt and investigation

After twin blasts shook Boston -- killing three and wounding more than 260 others -- investigators sprung into action looking for those responsible.



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Obama won't 'deal' on Snowden

While saying he is enormously concerned about what secrets self-avowed NSA leaker Edward Snowden may yet spill, President Barack Obama said Thursday he's not going to take extraordinary measures to capture him.



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Snowden joins 'The Terminal' Club

CNN's Jonathan Mann reports Edward Snowden isn't the first person stuck living in limbo at an international airport.



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Bike race champion in 200kmh crash

MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo will be kept under observation in hospital after flying off his bike in 200-kilometers an hour crash during a wet practice session at Assen Thursday.



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World 'better' for U.S. marriage ruling

More equality for same-sex couples in the U.S. is good news for gay Americans, but also excellent for the cause of freedom and equality around the globe, writes Frida Ghitis.



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Well-wishers leaving tributes

According to sources, former South African President Nelson Mandela is being kept alive on life support.



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East Jerusalem settlement approved

Israel approved Wednesday the construction of a settlement in East Jerusalem just before U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is to visit the country on a peace mission.



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Boston bomb suspect indicted

A federal grand jury has returned a 30-count indictment against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, the U.S. attorney's office said Thursday.



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NFL star linked to double killing

Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL tight end charged with murder in the death last week of an acquaintance, is now being investigated in connection with a double slaying in Boston's South End in July 2012, a law enforcement source close to the investigation told CNN.



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Plane carrying fashion director found

A small plane that carried Italian fashion boss Vittorio Missoni was found off the coast of Venezuela, Interior Ministry spokesman Jorge Galindo tweeted Thursday.



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U.S. military growing in Africa

Vladimir Duthiers explains why the American military presence in Africa could grow much larger in the coming years.



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Air-con grounds a Dreamliner flight

An All Nippon Airways 787 Dreamliner was held in Tokyo after a mechanical problem, the fourth such incident for Dreamliners in 10 days.



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Family gather at Gandolfini funeral

Playing an anxiety-filled mobster made him famous, but it was the beloved, talented man stars and politicians turned out to bid farewell to on Thursday.



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Did Snowden's views change?

Edward Snowden didn't always support openness about U.S. spy programs, a website says.



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Hope for France's 'lost generation'?

In France, youth unemployment is leading some to suggest they will be a lost generation, as Jim Bittermann reports.



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France confirms life term for 'Jackal'

A French appeals court Wednesday upheld the life prison sentence of Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, the notorious terrorist known as "Carlos the Jackal," CNN affiliate BFM-TV reported.



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Roger Federer suffers shock defeat

Roger Federer, the seven-time Wimbledon champion, suffered one of the most staggering defeats in the history of the tournament after being beaten by Ukraine's 116th ranked Sergiy Stakhovsky.



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State: NFL star 'orchestrated execution'

Authorities charged former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez with first-degree murder on Wednesday, hours after police arrested him and the NFL team that once gave him a $40 million contract dropped him from their roster.



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Obama: Mandela a world hero

President Obama talks about Nelson Mandela and the legacy he will leave behind.



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Attack near Damascus church

A man blew himself up near a prominent Greek Orthodox church in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Thursday and caused casualties, opposition activist groups and the government said.



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The world's weirdest instrument?

Is it a guitar? Is it a piano? Nope, it is a crazy iPhone-powered combination of both. Plus it has a built in bass, violin and drum machine to boot. The Artiphon Instrument 1 looks something like a medieval lute, but with a smart phone jammed into its belly.



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Apple tests motion detection for iPhone

Apple appears to be testing out motion control features that will let people control their iPhones by moving their heads.



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Apple tests motion detect features

Apple appears to be testing out motion control features that will let people control their iPhones by moving their heads.



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Will Obama counter China in Africa?

There is a one-word subtext to President Obama's trip to Africa: China, writes CNN's Peter Bergen.



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'Historic' rulings for U.S. gay couples

Same-sex couples who marry in states where it is legal will now be treated like heterosexual couples, after U.S. Supreme Court rulings.



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What's next for gay rights movement?

Advocates say, that while they're energized by the twin Supreme Court rulings affecting same-sex marriage, it doesn't mean their fight for more rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender -- pointing specifically to more work ahead on issues like workplace discrimination, immigration, bully-free schools, not to mention efforts to legalize gay marriage in the 37 states where it's still prohibited.



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Obama's play-it-safe global approach

Presidents often draw redlines to contain the actions of adversaries, but no redlines are more important than the ones the president sets to contain himself, says Aaron Miller



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Are women foolish to love stilettos?

Rachel Simmons says there's a reason that women suffer for beauty -- because it's worth the pain.



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Where could Snowden go next?

Fleeing U.S. law enforcement and stuck in a Moscow airport, the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden seems stuck for where to go from here. CNN Travel advises which countries should be on his list ...



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Obama praises Mandela in Senegal

The Supreme Court ruling Wednesday striking down a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act was "not simply a victory for the LGBT community, I think it was a victory for American democracy," President Barack Obama said Thursday.



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Benefits ruling on same-sex marriage

In a dramatic slap at federal authority, a divided Supreme Court has struck down a key part of congressional law that denies to legally married same-sex couples the same benefits provided to heterosexual spouses.



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Is Snowden a 'penetration agent'?

Becky Anderson speaks with Christian Whiton, formerly of the U.S. State Dept., who has a conspiracy theory about Snowden.



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Nelson Mandela's daughter: 'Anything is imminent'

Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is on life support and South Africa is on edge amid tributes and vigils for the ex-president.



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Texas executes 500th inmate

Barring a last-minute reprieve, Kimberly McCarthy will earn a notorious distinction in death Wednesday.



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Germany queries UK-U.S. surveillance

Germany's justice minister has asked the UK government whether German citizens have been affected by mass surveillance programs reportedly carried out by UK and U.S. authorities.



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How segregation got busted

Gary May says the Voting Rights Act made Southern white politicians seek the support of a growing black electorate. If the Supreme Court weakens its protections, that progress could stall



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Nelson Mandela's daughter: 'Anything is imminent'

Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is on life support and South Africa is on edge amid tributes and vigils for the ex-president.



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Photos: Life of Nelson Mandela

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Mark Webber to quit F1 for Le Mans

Mark Webber will quit Formula One at the end of the season after signing a deal with Porsche to race at Le Mans.



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U.S. envoy Gary Locke visits Tibet

U.S. ambassador to China Gary Locke is nearing the end of a three-day visit to the Tibet Autonomous Region where he has been meeting with local officials to impress the importance of preserving Tibetan culture, according to the U.S. embassy.



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Queen Elizabeth set for 5% raise

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II can expect a sweet 5% raise next year, thanks in large part to record profits from real estate.



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'They're going to kill me,' MJ told son

Prince Jackson, who wore a mask in public as a child, will appear in court Wednesday to testify about his father's life and death.



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Egypt's Morsy: I've made mistakes

Two years after Egyptians amassed for dramatic protests to bring down their ruler, dissidents are bracing for deja vu.



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Kevin Rudd back as Australian PM

Kevin Rudd becomes prime minister of Australia by deposing the woman who toppled him in a 2010 leadership coup.



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Fighting, panic grips Libyan capital

A tense calm prevailed over Libya's capital Thursday after days of chaos left at least seven people dead -- including a 12-year-old boy.



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Chinese astronauts return to Earth

Three Chinese astronauts have returned safely to Earth after completing their country's longest manned space voyage, with their mission hailed by their bosses as a "complete success."



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Governor renews Texas abortion battle

A day after a filibuster and a raucous crowd in the state Capitol killed plans for strict new regulations on abortion in Texas, Gov. Rick Perry says he's calling the state Legislature back to try again.



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Tourists survive Arctic ice break-away

Helicopters were on their way early Wednesday to the far reaches of the Canadian arctic to rescue 20 tourists, including two Americans, adrift at sea on a chunk of ice.



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Pakistan: 2 dead in botched bombing

A suspected suicide bomber killed himself and one other person Thursday when his explosive-laden jacket went off prematurely in Pakistan's violence-riven Balochistan province, police said.



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Fearing rape, Syrian refugees marry

Amid fear of rape, Syrian female refugees are turning to marriage for protection.



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Greeks struggle for jobs abroad

Nina Dos Santos meets with Lefteris Kalogerakis to hear about his plight and learn more about Greek youth unemployment.



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Unrest in China's Xinjiang kills 27

Riots in the restive western Chinese region of Xinjiang have killed 27 people, state media reported, but overseas Uyghur groups questioned the official version of events.



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U.S. boss held 'hostage' in China freed

An American businessman who said he was held hostage by dozens of his Chinese employees was released Thursday after six days.



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Teen impaled by statue's bull horn

In a bizarre accident, 14-year-old Miguel Martinez was impaled on a statue during a game of hide-and-seek. KCBD reports.



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U.S. man held hostage in China plant

Dozens of Chinese workers angry over a pay dispute have held their U.S. boss hostage for five days, the American businessman said.



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Watch: Rudd replaces Gillard

After beating Julia Gillard in a Labor Party leadership contest, Kevin Rudd is sworn in as Australian prime minister.



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Well-wishers leaving tributes

According to sources, former South African President Nelson Mandela is being kept alive on life support.



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People gather and pray for Mandela

South Africans are holding prayer vigils as Mandela's health remains in critical condition. CNN's Robin Curnow reports.



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East Jerusalem settlement approved

Israel approved Wednesday the construction of a settlement in East Jerusalem just before U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is to visit the country on a peace mission.



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Australia's first female PM ousted

Kevin Rudd has ousted Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard as leader of the ruling Labor party. Amy La Porte reports.



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Brazil scrapes through to football final

Brazil moved into the final of the Confederations Cup following a tense and dramatic 2-1 victory over Uruguay.



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Have a travel problem? Tweet it out!

"Fly by the tips of your fingers."



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Ecuador: We didn't help Snowden

What's next for Edward Snowden, and how will he leave the Moscow airport where he's believed to be? Paula Newton reports.



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Call to protect whistle blowers

Saket Soni says a recent 7-Eleven raid illustrates why immigration reform must include protections from employer exploitation -- including for those who call it out



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Why Jim Carrey is wrong on violence

Christopher Ferguson says the actor's pulling support for his new movie, "Kick Ass 2," due to violence misses a key point: Research does not show a link between media violence and societal violence



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U.S. bides its time on Snowden

The United States is biding its time in its effort to get fugitive leaker Edward Snowden delivered to its custody, hoping that Russia wearies of him and Ecuador decides against granting him asylum, senior U.S. officials said Wednesday.



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Opinion: Gay rights fight must go on

John Sutter praises the Supreme Court's decision to knock down DOMA, but says full equality for LGBT people in all states remains the goal.



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Opinion: Why court was wrong

Ryan Anderson says marriage is about the union of one man and one woman to provide children with a mom and a dad.



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France confirms life term for 'Jackal'

A French appeals court Wednesday upheld the life prison sentence of Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, the notorious terrorist known as "Carlos the Jackal," CNN affiliate BFM-TV reported.



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Federer suffers shock defeat

Roger Federer, the seven-time Wimbledon champion, suffered one of the most staggering defeats in the history of the tournament after being beaten by Ukraine's 116th ranked Sergiy Stakhovsky.



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U.S. sports star charged with murder

[Breaking news update at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday]



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Wimbledon slammed after injury exits

Victoria Azarenka hit out at the condition of the Wimbledon grass courts after becoming one of seven players forced to withdraw from the tournament with injury Wednesday.



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Photos: Hugs, kisses and smiles

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Obama's goal: Counter China?

There is a one-word subtext to President Obama's trip to Africa: China, writes CNN's Peter Bergen.



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Meet the Rules of the Internet

Hello! Welcome to the Internet. It's a big place, so let me show you around.



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Sharapova stunned at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova suffered a shock defeat in the second round at Wimbledon after being beaten by Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher De Brito -- a player ranked 131 in the world.



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Researchers: Three new planets may host life

Astronomers announced Wednesday that they have uncovered a star system of up to seven planets, three of which could potentially host life.



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U.S.: $1.2M stolen from Swiss airline

The FBI confirms it is investigating the theft of $1.2 million from Swiss International Airlines Flight 17, which arrived at New York's JFK International Airport from Zurich, Switzerland, on Saturday afternoon, according to FBI spokesman J. Peter Donald.



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Legal victories for same-sex couples in U.S.

The U.S. Supreme Court clears the way for same-sex marriages in California to resume -- while striking down a law that denied benefits to married same-sex couples.



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Love story at heart of issue

Edith Windsor, who filed the original case that could upend the Defense of Marriage Act, says just getting the case to this point is a kind of victory.



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17 dead in India flood relief heli crash

Eight people died in India when a rescue helicopter helping in flood relief crashed Tuesday, the government said.



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Where could Snowden go next?

Fleeing U.S. law enforcement and stuck in a Moscow airport, the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden seems stuck for where to go from here. CNN Travel advises which countries should be on his list ...



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Key U.S. ruling on same-sex marriage

In a dramatic slap at federal authority, a divided Supreme Court has struck down a key part of congressional law that denies to legally married same-sex couples the same benefits provided to heterosexual spouses.



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Silver lining for Egyptian economy

Egypt's economy hasn't improved since its revolution. But one sector is doing well: food and beverage. Ian Lee reports.



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Is Snowden a 'penetration agent'?

Becky Anderson speaks with Christian Whiton, formerly of the U.S. State Dept., who has a conspiracy theory about Snowden.



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Rupture in EU-Turkey relations avoided

The European Union avoided a rupture of relations with Turkey by agreeing to open a new round of membership negotiations with the Turkish government.



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'Sick Soccer' probe launched in Italy

Italian football is facing new scandal after police raided the headquarters of a host of leading clubs in a tax evasion and money laundering probe, according to Italian prosecutors Tuesday.



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Texas Filibuster rivets the Web

Democratic Senator Wendy Davis took to the floor the Texas Senate at 11:18 a.m. in pink tennis shoes and began what she hoped would be a nearly 13 hour filibuster of an abortion bill.



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OUYA console sells out on Amazon

Well, that was quick. Just hours after going on sale in the U.S., Canada and the UK, the OUYA gaming console was already sold out Tuesday morning on Amazon, though other retailers still had it in stock.



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How segregation got busted

Gary May says the Voting Rights Act made Southern white politicians seek the support of a growing black electorate. If the Supreme Court weakens its protections, that progress could stall



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Germany queries UK-U.S. surveillance

Germany's justice minister has asked the UK government whether German citizens have been affected by mass surveillance programs reportedly carried out by UK and U.S. authorities.



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Texas set to execute 500th inmate

Barring a last-minute reprieve, Kimberly McCarthy will earn a notorious distinction in death Wednesday.



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Berlusconi: 7 years for underage sex

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been found guilty of having sex with an underage prostitute and of abuse of power.



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Mandela's former surgeon visits

After hours of vigils and secret family meetings, South Africans awoke to another day of unease Wednesday as ailing anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela remained hospitalized in critical condition.



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Photos: Life of Nelson Mandela

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Prince Jackson's day in court arrives

Prince Jackson, who wore a mask in public as a child, will appear in court Wednesday to testify about his father's life and death.



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Murdoch's News Intl reveals new name

News International, the UK subsidiary of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. that publishes newspapers including The Sun and The Times of London, announced a new name Wednesday: News UK.



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Egypt braces for mass protests

Two years after Egyptians amassed for dramatic protests to bring down their ruler, dissidents are bracing for deja vu.



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Protests mar Confederation Cup

Brazilian protestors argue that money should be spent on public services instead of new stadiums for the World Cup.



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Son to testify 4 years after MJ's death

Four years after Michael Jackson died, his oldest son is ready to tell a jury about the last days of his life.



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U.S. man held hostage in China plant

Dozens of Chinese workers angry over a pay dispute have held their U.S. boss hostage for five days, the American businessman said.



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Qatar emir transfers power to son

Qatar, a tiny but influential Persian Gulf nation, will have a new leader.



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U.S. justices rule for adoptive couple

The Supreme Court sided on Tuesday with adoptive parents in a divisive custody fight over a Native American child after the biological father asserted his parental rights.



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4 arrested in agent's death in Colombia

Police in Colombia have arrested four people accused of killing a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent during an attempted robbery.



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Taliban attack Kabul palace

A group of attackers stormed the entrance to the presidential palace in Kabul early Tuesday, a staffer inside told CNN.



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U.S. stops sale of Picasso painting

The United States obtained a restraining order Monday to block the sale of a painting by Pablo Picasso valued at an estimated $11.5 million at the request of the Italian government, the Justice Department announced.



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Court sees Trayvon body images

The jury was shown images of Trayvon Martin's body during the responding police officer's testimony.



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Call to protect whistle blowers

Saket Soni says a recent 7-Eleven raid illustrates why immigration reform must include protections from employer exploitation -- including for those who call it out



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What Carrey got wrong on violence

Christopher Ferguson says the actor's pulling support for his new movie, "Kick Ass 2," due to violence misses a key point: Research does not show a link between media violence and societal violence



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Chris Brown charged with hit-and-run

Singer Chris Brown has been charged by the Los Angeles city attorney with hit-and-run driving and driving without a license in a May auto accident, the attorney's office said Tuesday.



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Police block road around hospital

Nelson Mandela remains in critical condition as dozens gather outside of his hospital. Nkepile Mabuse reports.



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Obama wants power plant changes

President Barack Obama made clear on Tuesday that the State Department should only approve the politically charged Keystone XL pipeline only if it will not increase overall greenhouse gas emissions.



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Empty seat mocks media pack

Do I stay or do I go. Almost everyone has already boarded the plane, including dozens of journalists. The airport staff, including lots of security guards, are now glaring at me.



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Global game of hide and seek

CNN's Atika Shubert has been following Edward Snowden's trail as he travels and hides from the U.S. authorities.



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The hunt for Edward Snowden

CNN's Phil Black chronicles the 30+ hour flight from Moscow to Havana in search of Edward Snowden.



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Why Ecuador might shelter Snowden

Why won't anyone help the United States get NSA leaker Edward Snowden? And why does Ecuador in particular appear willing to embrace him and oppose the U.S.?



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U.S. civil rights law 'unconstitutional'

A federal civil rights law that has stood for generations will be tougher to enforce after Tuesday's ruling by the Supreme Court.



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$1.2M stolen from Swiss airline

The FBI confirms it is investigating the theft of $1.2 million from Swiss International Airlines Flight 17, which arrived at New York's JFK International Airport from Zurich, Switzerland, on Saturday afternoon, according to FBI spokesman J. Peter Donald.



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Will U.S.-China relations be hit?

Washington's terse statement over Hong Kong's handling of the Edward Snowden case shows the depth of U.S. anger. But will the incident result in long-term damage to Sino-U.S. relations?



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Ambush injures two LA officers

Two Los Angeles Police Department officers were injured in a brazen ambush outside a police station Tuesday morning.



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8 killed in India chopper crash

Eight people died in India when a rescue helicopter helping in flood relief crashed Tuesday, the government said.



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Brazil reforms could go to vote

In the wake of massive anti-government protests, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff proposed a referendum as a way to place political reform in the public's hands.



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Soccer's Messi pays $13 million tax bill

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is still facing prosecution for alleged tax fraud -- despite paying $13 million to cover the period 2010-2011, Spanish government lawyers told CNN Tuesday.



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Moving on from Google Reader

Next Monday, Google is officially shutting down its popular RSS feed reader, Google Reader.



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The font that gives memes Impact

Impact, a common typeface, is the go-to font for image memes. The reasons are varied.



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Snowden: I took job to gather evidence

Edward Snowden took a job with a firm that provides contractors to the National Security Agency solely to gather evidence about U.S. surveillance programs, the self-avowed leaker told the South China Morning Post Newspaper.



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Rupture in EU-Turkey relations avoided

The European Union avoided a rupture of relations with Turkey by agreeing to open a new round of membership negotiations with the Turkish government.



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'Sick Soccer' probe in Italy

Italian football is gripped by new scandal after police raid the headquarters of a host of leading clubs in a tax evasion probe, according to Italian prosecutors Tuesday.



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How segregation got busted

Gary May says the Voting Rights Act made Southern white politicians seek the support of a growing black electorate. If the Supreme Court weakens its protections, that progress could stall



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Fat people: #IAmNotADisease

Marilyn Wann says as a result of the AMA's decision, fat people will encounter even more weight bias.



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'Whitey' Bulger says he's not a snitch

Reputed mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger slouched uncharacteristically in his chair Monday, muttering "I'm not (a) f***ing informant."



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Soccer: Ancelotti moves to Real Madrid

Football's managerial merry-go-round swung into action Tuesday as both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain ended months of speculation by appointing new coaches.



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Asia's ideal beauty: Looking Caucasian

"Dr. Youn, my daughter is so ugly."



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Berlusconi: 7 years for underage sex

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been found guilty of having sex with an underage prostitute and of abuse of power.



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Knock Knock joke opens shooting trial

After months of legal wrangling in a case that surrounds race relations and gun laws, opening statements were set to began Monday in the trial of George Zimmerman, who is accused in the killing of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin.



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Ankara spy claims spark hashtag war

Twitter has been the scene of a bizarre Turkish hashtag war between the mayor of Ankara and, well, a lot of other social networkers.



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Why does U.S. keep executing?

Thomas Cahill points out the U.S. is the only Western nation that still has the death penalty, and Texas is the most efficient state. It's set to execute its 500th prisoner since 1976.



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Police make arrest in Alps killings

Police in England arrested a 54-year-old man Monday in connection with the execution-style killing of a family in the French Alps last year, they said.



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Indonesia sorry for 'hazardous' smoke

Indonesia's president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has apologized to Singapore and Malaysia for the hazardous air pollution caused by smoke from forest fires raging in his country.



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Why Mandela has six names

Most of the world knows him by the name he was given on the first day of school, but what is his real name and what else is he called?



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Why emir is important for West

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has formally handed power over to his son. CNN's Reza Sayah reports.



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Family gathers at Mandela's bedside

News crews and a few well-wishers huddled early Monday on the cold streets outside the Pretoria hospital where former South African President Nelson Mandela is now in critical condition.



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Daughter: 'I believe he is at peace'

The eyes of the world are upon Nelson Mandela, the ailing former South African president and vanguard of human rights who was reported in critical condition Sunday evening. But for daughter Makaziwe Mandela, this is not a global event but a deeply personal and precious time for a daughter with her beloved father.



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Photos: Life of Nelson Mandela

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Biggest, brightest moon of the year

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Hk-based credit rating agency launched

A new credit rating agency backed by Chinese, Russian and American firms has launched today in Hong Kong, with a mission to displace the "Big Three" Western firms at the heart of the international ratings system.



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More airlines ban shark fin cargo

Three more Asia-Pacific based airlines have announced plans to ban shark's fin cargo from their flights.



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Snowden keeps step ahead in high stakes hide-and-seek

Journalists, government officials and social media users are busy trying to pinpoint the location of the computer contractor who leaked secret U.S. information.



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China firms warn on 'climate bomb'

A "climate bomb" of potent greenhouse gases 15,000 times more damaging to the climate than carbon dioxide is set to be released by some of the world's leading producers of refrigerants following a ban on climate credits.



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Another 787 Dreamliner diverted

A United Airlines 787 Dreamliner was diverted early Sunday due to a mechanical problem, Boeing said.



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U.S. hunt for NSA leaker's location

Christiane Amanpour, Jeffrey Toobin, Fran Townsend and John Miller discuss twists and turns in the search.



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We want to know: Where's Ed?

Members of the media take a flyer on leaker Edward Snowden. CNN's Jeanne Moos plays catch him if you can.



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Sci-Fi writer Richard Matheson dies

Richard Matheson, a prolific American science fiction author and screenwriter whose stories were made into movies and TV episodes, has died. He was 87.



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Son to testify 4 years after MJ's death

Four years after Michael Jackson died, his oldest son is ready to tell a jury about the last days of his life.



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Qatar emir to transfer power to son

Qatar, a tiny but influential Persian Gulf nation, will have a new leader.



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U.S. man held hostage in China plant

Dozens of Chinese workers angry over a pay dispute have held their U.S. boss hostage for five days, the American businessman said.



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5-year-old girl shoots self in head

A 5-year-old girl in New Orleans died Sunday after, police believe, she accidentally shot herself in the head.



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U.S. executive held hostage in China

A U.S. businessman tells CNN's David McKenzie he's being held hostage at a Beijing factory amid a dispute with workers.



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Presidential palace attacked in Kabul

A group of attackers stormed the entrance to the presidential palace in Kabul early Tuesday, a staffer inside told CNN.



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U.S. stops sale of Picasso painting

The United States obtained a restraining order Monday to block the sale of a painting by Pablo Picasso valued at an estimated $11.5 million at the request of the Italian government, the Justice Department announced.



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Lucas ties knot at Skywalker Ranch

May the force be with them.



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'Family Ties' creator dies at 68

Gary David Goldberg, the writer and producer who created classic TV comedies "Family Ties" and "Spin City," has died, CNN has confirmed. He was 68.



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Vanishing acts: Snowden, red panda

What do NSA leaker Edward Snowden and a red panda at the National Zoo in Washington have in common? Absolutely nothing. Except that both mysteriously vanished. And both were the subjects of high-profile searches -- at least for a little while, in the case of the panda.



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What options are open to U.S.?

As admitted NSA leaker Edward Snowden bides his time, presumably in Moscow, President Barack Obama expresses hope that other countries will follow the letter of the law and turn over the former national security contractor to the United States.



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The Doors plan tribute for Manzarek

The two surviving members of The Doors have put aside old tensions and are planning to reunite for a tribute concert in honor of the band's late keyboardist, Ray Manzarek.



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Australian cricket coach axed

The head coach of the Australian cricket team has reportedly been sacked ahead of the Ashes, following a string of poor performances by the sport's traditional powerhouse.



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Tennis: Sharapova wins opener

Maria Sharapova only wanted to talk tennis after coming through a testing opening match at Wimbledon Monday to promising young French player Kristina Mladenovic.



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Meet the kid-friendly version of Snapchat

Snapchat, the app that sends automatically-deleting messages, has proven to be hugely popular among teens and young adults, but until now, it restricted anyone under the age of 13 from using it.



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28 dead in Baghdad violence, police say

At least 28 people were killed across Baghdad on Monday, police and health officials said.



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Baby in Spanish drain: Mom arrested

A woman in Spain has arrested for attempted murder after her newborn baby was rescued by firefighters in drain hole of a building, the Interior Ministry said Monday.



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U.S. lawmakers blast Russia

The fragile U.S.-Russia relationship -- already frayed by disagreements over Syria, Iran and nuclear arms -- showed another sign of strain Sunday, as American lawmakers blasted the U.S. ally for allowing NSA leaker Edward Snowden to land in Moscow while evading U.S. espionage charges.



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Asylum questions remain

Ecuador's foreign minister says his country is studying Edward Snowden's request for asylum.



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Will U.S.-China relations be hit?

Washington's terse statement over Hong Kong's handling of the Edward Snowden case shows the depth of U.S. anger. But will the incident result in long-term damage to Sino-U.S. relations?



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Rare gorillas to return home

UK conservationists are hoping to be the first in the world to release an entire family of rare gorillas into the wild.



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Is monogamy really natural?

Meghan Laslocky says sexual fidelity is not natural for many, or probably even most, humans.



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Major tennis upset as Nadal knocked out of Wimbledon

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal crashes out of the Wimbledon tournament in a surprise defeat to Belgian Steve Darcis in their first round match.



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Wimbledon's greatest players

Open Court sifts through the archive to bring you some of its favorite interviews from the past 3 years.



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Behind the scenes with Pat Cash

Open Court's Pat Cash takes viewers for a behind the scenes tour of Wimbledon.



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Human remains found in gangster case

Test results on material found at the former New York home of late gangster Jimmy "The Gent" Burke have come back positive for human remains, a spokeswoman for the New York City medical examiner's office said Monday.



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Militants ambush soldiers in Kashmir

Militants killed eight Indian army soldiers and wounded six others in an ambush in India-administered Kashmir on Monday, authorities said.



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'Sopranos:' Violence for middle-aged

John Avlon says Tony Soprano lived the middle-age man's fantasy life: The fat guy with problems gets respect.



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Snowden seeks asylum in Ecuador

Ecuador's foreign minister confirms Edward Snowden seeks asylum as he flees Hong Kong for Moscow under the guidance of WikiLeaks lawyers, infuriating U.S. officials.



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Berlusconi guilty in 'Ruby' case

Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi is sentenced to seven years in prison for having sex with an underage prostitute.



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Up to 1,000 feared dead in India floods

Indian authorities scrambled to rescue thousands of people trapped after floods and landslides ravaged the Himalayan region, leaving up to 1,000 feared dead.



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Qatar emir to transfer power to son

Qatar, the tiny but influential Persian Gulf nation, will have a new leader.



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Militant suspects to stay in Spanish jail

A Spanish judge on Monday ordered eight suspected Islamic militants to remain in prison on preliminary charges alleging membership in a terrorist group, a National Court spokesman told CNN.



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