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Firefighters start to contain massive U.S. wildfire
Firefighters have made some progress in containing the biggest wildfire in a decade in Colorado, as federal agencies scramble to help tackle blazes in several western US states. More than 500 firefighters were attacking the Colorado fire and plans were to have as many as 700 to 800 by Wednesday, while multiple aircraft, including five of the…
Israeli watchdog slams PM over handling of flotilla
Israel’s state watchdog on Wednesday sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his handling of a 2010 military raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla which left nine Turkish nationals dead. “In the process of decision making, which was led by the prime minister and under his responsibility, regarding the handling of the (flotilla), there were significant…
Shot U.S. lawmaker’s aide wins Arizona election
Shot US lawmaker Gabrielle Giffords’s former aide Ron Barber will succeed her in Congress after a vote that denied Republicans an upset ahead of November ballots. Results from all precincts showed Barber, like Giffords a Democrat, defeating Republican Jesse Kelly by 52-45 percent in Tuesday’s vote, triggered by Giffords’s decision to step down after last year’s deadly shooting rampage.…
Ex-Murdoch aide Rebekah Brooks in court
Rebekah Brooks, the former top aide to Rupert Murdoch and friend of Prime Minister David Cameron, appeared in court for the first time Wednesday to face charges relating to the phone-hacking scandal. Her appearance came amid fresh political shockwaves from the scandal, with a rift opening in the coalition government over dealings with Murdoch’s News Corp and Deputy…
Police: 184 held in Poland after Euro 2012 violence
Police detained 184 football fans after the Russia-Poland Euro 2012match sparked clashes which Poland’s sports minister said Wednesday had left her feeling “ashamed”. Joanna Mucha described the violence which broke out ahead of Tuesday’s match in Warsaw as “shocking”. “These were your average hooligans who have nothing in common with real fans,” the sports minister…
Firefighters battle huge blazes across the West
Hundreds more firefighters were ordered to fight the biggest wildfire in a decade in Colorado, as federal agencies scrambled to help tackle blazes in several western US states. More than 500 firefighters were attacking the blaze and plans were to have as many as 700 to 800 by Wednesday, said…
India assures U.S. of economic vigor
India insisted that its economy would regain vigor and satisfy foreign investors as it fended off US accusations of a worsening business climate ahead of high-level talks. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday holds an annual dialogue on the shape of the growing relationship, fresh after clearing a main…
Fourteen bodies found in eastern Mexico: officials
XALAPA, Mexico — The dismembered bodies of at least 14 people were found Tuesday in an abandoned pickup truck in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz, the scene of a violent drug turf war, authorities said. Alerted by an anonymous call late Monday, authorities found the corpse-laden vehicle parked on…
Soda wars fizz in New York after proposed ban
A soda war fizzed in New York on Tuesday as the city health department began to consider a proposal by health-conscious Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban super-sized soft drinks. Bloomberg’s proposal on May 31 triggered a wave of reactions from the media, shop keepers, anti-obesity campaigners and New Yorkers who…
Zetas leader among 14 indicted in U.S. for money laundering
A top leader of Mexico’s feared Zetas drug gang was among 14 cartel members indicted in the United States for money laundering after a raid Tuesday which nabbed his brother, officials said. The 25-page indictment alleges that Miguel Angel Trevino Morales — who is believed to be in Mexico operating…
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