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• Senator McCain met with rebels in Syria: spokesman
• Syria fighting rages, more chemical attacks reported
• More than 70 killed in wave of Baghdad bombings
• Chile, Argentina order evacuation around stirring southern volcano
• Protests over murdered British soldier, pressure on Cameron
• Toronto mayor loses two more top aides after crack scandal
• Skagit River bridge collapse: Not the only one waiting to happen
• Memorial Day warning: Americans too distant from those they send to war
• Memorial Day: Honoring those lost in battle, those still serving
• Britain: EU ends arms embargo on Syrian opposition
• Bombs tear through Iraqi capital, killing over 60
• US intelligence embraces debate in security issues
• UK police arrest 10th suspect in soldier's slaying
• Germany's top-selling tabloid to introduce paywall
• Israeli author Amos Oz wins Franz Kafka prize
• Lavrov says convening Syria conference 'a tall order'
• EU failure will allow UK, France to arm Syrian rebels
• Second former Peru president faces inquiry before campaign
• Mali sets date for presidential election in July
• Sen. McCain makes trip to Syria to visit rebels
• Britain's Hague says EU arms embargo on Syrian rebels effectively ends
• Britain: EU ends embargo on Syrian opposition
• Guinea says death toll from protest rises to 12
• Austria minister: EU fails to reach deal on Syria
• Egypt president sends draft NGO law to parliament
• Fierce fighting between Sudan troops and rebels
• Oil falls below $94 a barrel on US holiday
• US, Russia discuss peace plan as Syria worsens
• UN rights body agrees to urgent debate on Syria
• Conservative Rome mayor trails in re-election bid
• Cambodian police clash with thousands of garment workers, 23 hurt

Senator McCain met with rebels in Syria: spokesman Posted: 27 May 2013 02:47 PM PDT By Andrea Shalal-Esa WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Senator John McCain, a former presidential candidate and an outspoken advocate for U.S. military aid to the Syrian opposition, met with some of the rebels during a surprise visit to the war-torn country on Monday, his spokesman said. Spokesman Brian Rogers confirmed McCain's meeting with the rebels, but declined to give any details about the visit, which may fuel pressure on Washington to intervene in a conflict that is believed to have claimed 80,000 lives. The visit came as U.S. ...

Syria fighting rages, more chemical attacks reported Posted: 27 May 2013 03:23 PM PDT By Erika Solomon BEIRUT (Reuters) - Heavy fighting raged around the strategic Syrian border town of Qusair and the capital Damascus on Monday and further reports surfaced of chemical weapons attacks by President Bashar al-Assad's forces on rebel areas. Intensified government offensives are widely seen as a bid to strengthen Assad's position before a peace conference proposed by the United States and Russia for next month. ...

More than 70 killed in wave of Baghdad bombings Posted: 27 May 2013 12:52 PM PDT By Kareem Raheem BAGHDAD (Reuters) - More than 70 people were killed in a wave of bombings in markets in Shi'ite neighborhoods across Baghdad on Monday in worsening sectarian violence in Iraq. No group claimed responsibility for the blasts. But Sunni Muslim Islamist insurgents and al-Qaeda' s Iraqi wing have increased attacks since the beginning of the year and often target Shi'ite districts. ...

Chile, Argentina order evacuation around stirring southern volcano Posted: 27 May 2013 01:40 PM PDT SANTIAGO/BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Chilean and Argentine authorities on Monday declared a red alert and ordered the mandatory evacuation of a 25-km (15.5-mile) radius around the active Copahue volcano, which straddles the border between the two Andean nations. The volcano - located some 500 km (310 miles) south of capital Santiago, between Chile's Bio Bio region and Argentina's Neuquen province - has seen increasing seismic activity in recent weeks but has not erupted, Chilean authorities said. "This doesn't necessarily mean the volcano will start erupting. ...

Protests over murdered British soldier, pressure on Cameron Posted: 27 May 2013 10:03 AM PDT By Costas Pitas LONDON (Reuters) - Around a thousand far-right protesters shouting "Muslim killers, off our streets" marched through central London on Monday against a backdrop of swelling anti-Muslim feeling following the killing of a British soldier last week. Lee Rigby, a 25-year-old soldier, was hacked to death in broad daylight in a south London street by two men who said they killed him in the name of Islam. The attack has shocked Britain and stirred an anti-Muslim backlash, including attacks on mosques. ...

Toronto mayor loses two more top aides after crack scandal Posted: 27 May 2013 03:10 PM PDT By Julie Gordon and Allison Martell TORONTO (Reuters) - Two top aides quit Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's office on Monday as the embattled leader of Canada's biggest city faces lingering allegations he was caught smoking crack cocaine on video, accusations he has firmly denied. The departures of the mayor's press secretary and deputy press secretary came just days after Ford fired his chief of staff. The mayor confirmed on Monday that both George Christopoulos and Isaac Ransom left of their own accord. ...

Skagit River bridge collapse: Not the only one waiting to happen Posted: 27 May 2013 01:31 PM PDT The bridge that collapsed into the Skagit River north of Seattle will get a short-term patch within weeks, officials say, keeping this busy portion of the I-5 interstate open while the crunched original is replaced.

Memorial Day warning: Americans too distant from those they send to war Posted: 27 May 2013 11:39 AM PDT At Arlington National Cemetary today, President Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, calling upon the nation to keep in mind those fighting in Afghanistan and elsewhere, especially as nearly 12 years of war winds down.

Memorial Day: Honoring those lost in battle, those still serving Posted: 27 May 2013 07:00 AM PDT Around the country today, Americans are observing Memorial Day in different ways – not all of it just barbecues and ball games.

Britain: EU ends arms embargo on Syrian opposition Posted: 27 May 2013 03:48 PM PDT BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has decided to lift the arms embargo on the Syrian opposition while maintaining all other sanctions against President Bashar Assad's regime after June 1, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said late Monday.

Bombs tear through Iraqi capital, killing over 60 Posted: 27 May 2013 02:14 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — A coordinated wave of car bombings tore through mostly Shiite areas of Baghdad on Monday, killing at least 66 people and maiming nearly 200 as insurgents step up the bloodshed roiling Iraq.

US intelligence embraces debate in security issues Posted: 27 May 2013 01:16 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — In the months leading up to the killing of Osama bin Laden, veteran intelligence analyst Robert Cardillo was given the nickname "Debbie Downer." With each new tidbit of information that tracked bin Laden to a high-walled compound in northern Pakistan — phone records, satellite imaging, clues from other suspects — Cardillo cast doubt that the terror network leader and mastermind was actually there.

UK police arrest 10th suspect in soldier's slaying Posted: 27 May 2013 01:33 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — British police arrested a 10th suspect Monday in connection with the vicious street killing of a soldier in London, an apparent Islamic extremist attack that has horrified the country and heightened racial tensions.

Germany's top-selling tabloid to introduce paywall Posted: 27 May 2013 12:11 PM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Europe's top-selling newspaper said Monday it will introduce a paywall for part of its online offerings starting next month.

Israeli author Amos Oz wins Franz Kafka prize Posted: 27 May 2013 09:45 AM PDT PRAGUE (AP) — Acclaimed Israeli author Amos Oz has won the prestigious Franz Kafka Prize in the Czech Republic.

Lavrov says convening Syria conference 'a tall order' Posted: 27 May 2013 05:03 PM PDT By Arshad Mohammed and John Irish PARIS (Reuters) - Holding a conference to end Syria's civil war will be a "tall order", Russia's foreign minister said on Monday after talks with his U.S. counterpart, but he saw some chance of success. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said they would do their utmost to bring Syria's warring parties to the table, as fighting intensified and new allegations of chemical weapons use surfaced. ...

EU failure will allow UK, France to arm Syrian rebels Posted: 27 May 2013 04:53 PM PDT By Justyna Pawlak and Adrian Croft BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Attempts to reach a European Union agreement on supplying arms to the Syrian opposition collapsed on Monday, freeing Britain and France to go it alone in arming the rebels starting in August if they decide to do so. Britain and France achieved what they wanted out of a marathon negotiating session in Brussels on Monday but it was at the expense of EU unity. ...

Second former Peru president faces inquiry before campaign Posted: 27 May 2013 03:40 PM PDT LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's Alejandro Toledo was grilled in Congress on Monday over his family's purchase of a luxury home in Lima, making him the second former president to face inquiries that could narrow the 2016 presidential field. A preliminary investigation by the attorney general's office into Toledo's real estate dealings comes as two-time former President Alan Garcia faces official inquiries over thousands of presidential pardons he granted to convicted drug traffickers during his 2006-2011 term. Both politicians have denied any wrongdoing. ...

Mali sets date for presidential election in July Posted: 27 May 2013 03:21 PM PDT BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali's government announced on Monday that much-anticipated presidential elections will be held July 28, in a communique that set the dates for the campaign period and a runoff election. The move suggests that the West African country is serious about holding the ballot, despite the fact that the capital of one of the country's northern provinces remains under the control of a rebel group.

Sen. McCain makes trip to Syria to visit rebels Posted: 27 May 2013 03:21 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain, a proponent of arming Syrian rebels, quietly slipped into Syria for a meeting with anti-government fighters Monday.

Britain's Hague says EU arms embargo on Syrian rebels effectively ends Posted: 27 May 2013 03:06 PM PDT BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A failure by European Union governments to agree on extending an arms embargo on Syria effectively ends the EU's ban on supplying arms to Syrian rebels, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Monday. "We have brought to an end the arms embargo on the Syrian opposition," Hague said after inconclusive talks between EU foreign ministers. He said Britain had no immediate plans to send arms to Syria. He said EU member states would reassert all other existing EU sanctions on Syria. (Reporting by Adrian Croft; Editing by Michael Roddy)

Britain: EU ends embargo on Syrian opposition Posted: 27 May 2013 03:04 PM PDT BRUSSELS (AP) — British Foreign Secretary William Hague says the European Union has decided to lift the arms embargo on the Syrian opposition while maintaining all other sanctions against Bashar Assad's regime after June 1.

Guinea says death toll from protest rises to 12 Posted: 27 May 2013 02:28 PM PDT CONAKRY (Reuters) - At least 12 people have been killed in Guinea during five days of protests over preparations for a legislative election, the government of the West African state said on Monday. Guinea's opposition called its members onto the streets in March to protest at the government's plan to go ahead with the vote on June 30, over fears the vote will be rigged. More than 50 people have been killed in total and about 350 wounded since the protests began. Opposition leaders temporarily suspended demonstrations this month to allow U.N. ...

Austria minister: EU fails to reach deal on Syria Posted: 27 May 2013 02:09 PM PDT BRUSSELS (AP) — Austria's foreign minister said Monday that the European Union's top diplomats have failed to agree about how to deal with Syria's civil war, and EU sanctions against Bashar Assad's regime are likely to expire on June 1.

Egypt president sends draft NGO law to parliament Posted: 27 May 2013 02:08 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's president sent a bill that would regulate non-governmental organizations to the country's interim parliament on Monday after months of criticism by rights groups concerned about stifling of their activities.

Fierce fighting between Sudan troops and rebels Posted: 27 May 2013 01:45 PM PDT KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese government troops clashed with rebels in the conflict-wracked state of Southern Kordofan near the border with South Sudan, and each side claimed Monday it inflicted heavy losses on the other.

Oil falls below $94 a barrel on US holiday Posted: 27 May 2013 01:40 PM PDT The price of oil fell Monday as traders concerned about global energy demand took profits ahead of economic data from China and the United States.

US, Russia discuss peace plan as Syria worsens Posted: 27 May 2013 01:11 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — The top U.S. and Russian diplomats met Monday to try to accelerate frustratingly slow peace efforts in Syria, where the signs point only to a worsening conflict.

UN rights body agrees to urgent debate on Syria Posted: 27 May 2013 01:07 PM PDT GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.'s top human rights body agreed Monday to hold another urgent session on the civil war in Syria, hoping to prod accountability for the killing of thousands of civilians.

Conservative Rome mayor trails in re-election bid Posted: 27 May 2013 12:56 PM PDT ROME (AP) — Rome's conservative mayor was trailing badly in his re-election bid Monday and appeared headed toward a runoff with a center-left challenger, according to projections and partial vote counting.

Cambodian police clash with thousands of garment workers, 23 hurt Posted: 27 May 2013 12:53 PM PDT PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - At least 23 workers were hurt in Cambodia on Monday when police using stun batons moved in to end a protest over pay at a factory that makes clothing for U.S. sportswear company Nike, a worker and a trade union representative said. Police with riot gear were deployed to move about 3,000 mostly female workers who had blocked a road outside their factory owned by Sabrina (Cambodia) Garment Manufacturing in Kampong Speu province, west of the capital, Phnom Penh. ...

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