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• Ukraine's new leader stands up to Moscow over Crimea and Europe
• Baghdad car bombs kill 60; militants storm Ramadi university
• Dozens killed in massacre in eastern Congo
• Oil tanker missing off Ghana coast amid report of piracy
• Kosovo's Thaci bids for third term, voters angry over poverty, graft
• Afghan election front-runner escapes assassination attempt
• Colombia's FARC declares cease-fire for election period: local radio
• Stalemate as England held by Honduras
• New allegations of corruption in 2022 cup vote
• Arizona rushes supplies to site with migrant kids
• More than 1,300 fans notified of ticket changes
• Braehmer outpoints Bolonti to retain WBA belt
• Brazil leader slams 'campaign' against World Cup
• Belgium wins final WCup warmup against Tunisia
• Mayor: Rio will fail to keep pledge to clean bay
• Costa looks fit as Spain tops El Salvador 2-0
• Play resumes in England match
• Alvarez, Messi score as Argentina beats Slovenia
• Two Kurdish protesters killed in clashes with Turkey soldiers
• Latin Americans journey to Brazil World Cup
• Lightning stops play in Miami
• Top Asian News at 9:30 p.m. GMT
• Greece's departure for World Cup delayed
• Top Asian News at 9:00 p.m. GMT
• Ireland beats Argentina 29-17 in 1st test
• Top Asian News at 8:30 p.m. GMT
• Benneteau, Roger-Vasselin win men's doubles
• Vettel says tyre strategy may spring surprise
• Dutch beat Australia 2-0 to reach hockey semis
• Kurdish protester killed in clashes with Turkey soldiers
• Italy's once-vaunted defense is in crisis mode
• Montreal sets up new 10-year Formula One deal

Ukraine's new leader stands up to Moscow over Crimea and Europe Posted: 07 Jun 2014 06:27 AM PDT By Richard Balmforth KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's new president Petro Poroshenko said his country would never give up Crimea and would not compromise on its path towards closer ties with Europe, spelling out a defiant message to Russia in his inaugural speech on Saturday. The 48-year-old billionaire took the oath of office before parliament, buoyed by Western support but facing a crisis in relations with Russia as a separatist uprising seethes in the east of his country. Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula in March, weeks after street protests ousted Poroshenko's pro-Moscow predecessor Viktor Yanukovich, in a move that has provoked the deepest crisis in relations with the West since the Cold War. "Citizens of Ukraine will never enjoy the beauty of peace unless we settle our relations with Russia.

Baghdad car bombs kill 60; militants storm Ramadi university Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:55 PM PDT By Kareem Raheem and Kamal Naama BAGHDAD/RAMADI Iraq (Reuters) - A wave of car bombs exploded across Baghdad on Saturday, killing more than 60 people, and militants stormed a university campus in western Iraq, security and medical sources said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for any of the bombings, but the Shi'ite community is a frequent target for Sunni Islamist insurgents who have been regaining ground and momentum in Iraq over the past year. Since Thursday alone, militants have seized parts of Ramadi and Falluja, the two main cities in the mainly Sunni Anbar province. Critics of Iraq's Shi'ite-led government say its treatment of the once-dominant Sunni minority is the main driver of the insurgency.

Dozens killed in massacre in eastern Congo Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:17 PM PDT By Crispin Kyalangalilwa SOUTH KIVU Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Up to 37 people including women and children were killed in Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern province of South Kivu on Saturday in an attack that government officials blamed on a dispute over cattle. It was about a dispute over cows," South Kivu governor Marcellin Cishambo told Reuters. Government spokesman Laurent Mende said the incident was a revenge attack by the community of a cattle herder killed during an attempt to steal cows belonging to another farmer. SECOND ATTACK South Kivu, a mountainous region rich in minerals including gold, is home to members of tribes who fled neighbouring Burundi after the end of a civil war in 2005 as well as numerous rebel groups, including the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR).

Oil tanker missing off Ghana coast amid report of piracy Posted: 07 Jun 2014 03:21 PM PDT By Kwasi Kpodo ACCRA (Reuters) - A Liberia-flagged oil tanker has gone missing off the coast of Ghana and a senior port official told Reuters on Saturday the captain sent a distress call to say the vessel was attacked by pirates. The Liberia-flagged MT Fair Artemis last made contact with its manager, Fairdeal Group S.A., at 6 p.m. (1800 GMT) on Wednesday when it was operating off the coast of Ghana, the company said. We would like to assure their families and all stakeholders that we are fully committed to returning the crew and vessel to a safe port," said Fairdeal fleet director John Gray in a statement. A senior official at the port in Tema, east of Ghana's capital, told Reuters: "We had a distress call from the master of the ship yesterday (Friday) saying he was 36 nautical miles away from our waters after he was hijacked and looted in Togolese waters early Wednesday." The official declined to be identified.

Kosovo's Thaci bids for third term, voters angry over poverty, graft Posted: 07 Jun 2014 04:13 PM PDT By Matt Robinson and Fatos Bytyci PRISTINA (Reuters) - Former guerrilla Hashim Thaci bids for a third term as prime minister of Kosovo on Sunday, under pressure from voters angry over poverty and corruption and a war crimes investigation that threatens to ensnare his former comrades-in-arms. Some analysts expect the closest election race since Thaci presided over Kosovo's Western-backed secession from Serbia in 2008. Frustration with Kosovo's progress since independence is running high among many of its 1.8 million people, who rank among Europe's poorest. "The result of this election is the most uncertain of any election so far in Kosovo," said political analyst Astrit Gashi.

Afghan election front-runner escapes assassination attempt Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:46 PM PDT By Mirwais Harooni and Jessica Donati KABUL (Reuters) - Abdullah Abdullah, front-runner in Afghanistan's presidential election, escaped assassination on Friday when two bombs blew up outside a hotel where he had just staged a rally, killing six people. The midday blasts, one caused by a suicide bomber, destroyed a car in Abdullah's convoy, police spokesman Hashmat Stanekzai said. Abdullah, a former leader of the opposition to the Islamist Taliban, came first in the largely peaceful first round of the poll to replace Hamid Karzai, winning 45 percent of the vote. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack on Abdullah but the Taliban, seeking to set up an Islamic state, have vowed to disrupt the election.

Colombia's FARC declares cease-fire for election period: local radio Posted: 07 Jun 2014 04:42 PM PDT BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's leftist FARC rebels have declared a cease-fire from June 9 to 30, covering the period of the presidential elections, local media network Caracol reported on Saturday. (Reporting by Peter Murphy; Editing by Eric Walsh)

Stalemate as England held by Honduras Posted: 07 Jun 2014 04:32 PM PDT England were held to a goalless draw by ten-man Honduras on Saturday in their final friendly before heading to Brazil for the World Cup. Roy Hodgson's team had the better chances in a largely scrappy game which was interrupted in the first half by a 43-minute suspension of play due to a severe lightning warning. Honduras had Brayan Beckeles sent off in the 66th minute for a second bookable offence but will take heart from a battling display and a clean sheet after losing their previous two warm-up games 4-2 to Israel and 2-0 to Turkey. England created several openings but failed to take advantage with Daniel Sturridge the main culprit.

New allegations of corruption in 2022 cup vote Posted: 07 Jun 2014 04:29 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — FIFA's decision to award the 2022 World Cup to Qatar came under further scrutiny as a British newspaper published new allegations that Mohamed Bin Hammam used his wealth and top level contacts to buy support for the oil-rich country's successful bid.

Arizona rushes supplies to site with migrant kids Posted: 07 Jun 2014 05:01 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona officials say they are rushing federal supplies to a makeshift holding center in the southern part of the state that's housing hundreds of migrant children and is running low on the basics.

More than 1,300 fans notified of ticket changes Posted: 07 Jun 2014 04:15 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — FIFA says about 1,400 people will have to change their tickets less than a week before the World Cup begins because they were handed out before work at the stadiums was completed.

Braehmer outpoints Bolonti to retain WBA belt Posted: 07 Jun 2014 04:04 PM PDT SCHWERIN, Germany (AP) — Juergen Braehmer of Germany unanimously outpointed Roberto Feliciano Bolonti of Argentina to retain his WBA light heavyweight belt on Saturday.

Brazil leader slams 'campaign' against World Cup Posted: 07 Jun 2014 03:54 PM PDT A strike by subway workers snarling Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo threatened Saturday to disrupt the World Cup with the kickoff in the city just five days away. The stoppage over a wage claim by staff has caused misery for commuters since Thursday in Brazil's business hub of 20 million people. With Brazil hosting Croatia in the brand new but much delayed Corinthians Arena, fans are set to become caught up in the chaos as some 70,000 people descend on the stadium unless a swift end to the dispute is reached. Overnight, with disgruntled Brazilians protesting the cost of the Cup, sport and politics became enmeshed once again as President Dilma Rousseff denounced a "systematic campaign" against her government and the tournament.

Belgium wins final WCup warmup against Tunisia Posted: 07 Jun 2014 03:47 PM PDT BRUSSELS (AP) — Dries Mertens scored one minute from time as Belgium scrapped to a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in its final preparation game for the World Cup on Saturday.

Mayor: Rio will fail to keep pledge to clean bay Posted: 07 Jun 2014 03:18 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro will not keep its promise of cleaning polluted Guanabara Bay for the 2016 Olympics, Mayor Eduardo Paes said on Saturday.

Costa looks fit as Spain tops El Salvador 2-0 Posted: 07 Jun 2014 03:02 PM PDT LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Diego Costa looked plenty fit for the World Cup, using a burst of speed on his injured hamstring to draw an early penalty and playing into the 74th minute Saturday to help Spain beat El Salvador 2-0 in a final tuneup before departing for Brazil.

Play resumes in England match Posted: 07 Jun 2014 02:57 PM PDT Miami (AFP) - England's pre-World Cup warm-up against Honduras resumed on Saturday after a thirty minute suspension of play due to lightning warnings.

Alvarez, Messi score as Argentina beats Slovenia Posted: 07 Jun 2014 02:53 PM PDT LA PLATA, Argentina (AP) — Argentina easily beat Slovenia 2-0 in its last World Cup warmup with goals from Ricardo Alvarez and Lionel Messi on Saturday.

Two Kurdish protesters killed in clashes with Turkey soldiers Posted: 07 Jun 2014 02:41 PM PDT Lice (Turkey) (AFP) - Two Kurdish protesters have died of gunshot wounds sustained during fierce clashes with Turkish soldiers in the country's southeast on Saturday. Ramazan Baran, 24, and Abdulbaki Akdemir, 50, died in hospital after the clashes between soldiers and Kurdish protesters angry at government plans to build military barracks in the Lice district of Kurdish majority Diyarbakir province, medics said. Witnesses told AFP Turkish soldiers also fired live bullets in the clashes. Tensions have been on the rise in Lice since protesters blocked a road two weeks ago over the construction of new army posts in Kurdish-majority areas, seen as a threat to a peace process launched in 2012 between the government and the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

Latin Americans journey to Brazil World Cup Posted: 07 Jun 2014 02:36 PM PDT SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Planes, trains and automobiles? That's not all. With Latin American soccer fans eager to witness the sport's biggest event in their home hemisphere, travelers are taking to bikes, buses, boats and at least one homebuilt trailer.

Lightning stops play in Miami Posted: 07 Jun 2014 02:34 PM PDT Miami (AFP) - England's pre-World Cup warm-up against Honduras on Saturday was suspended in the 23rd minute due to lightning warnings.

Top Asian News at 9:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 07 Jun 2014 02:33 PM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — Cheer up, Thailand. That's an order. The military junta that seized power here last month has no plans to restore civilian rule any time soon. But it has launched an official campaign to bring back something else it says this divided nation desperately needs — happiness.

Greece's departure for World Cup delayed Posted: 07 Jun 2014 02:21 PM PDT NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Greece's departure for its World Cup training base in Brazil has been delayed after its flight was canceled in the United States.

Top Asian News at 9:00 p.m. GMT Posted: 07 Jun 2014 02:03 PM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — Cheer up, Thailand. That's an order. The military junta that seized power here last month has no plans to restore civilian rule any time soon. But it has launched an official campaign to bring back something else it says this divided nation desperately needs — happiness.

Ireland beats Argentina 29-17 in 1st test Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:55 PM PDT RESISTENCIA, Argentina (AP) — Six Nations champion Ireland beat Argentina 29-17 for the first time in Pumas country on Saturday.

Top Asian News at 8:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:33 PM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — Cheer up, Thailand. That's an order. The military junta that seized power here last month has no plans to restore civilian rule any time soon. But it has launched an official campaign to bring back something else it says this divided nation desperately needs — happiness.

Benneteau, Roger-Vasselin win men's doubles Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:28 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin won their first Grand Slam title by defeating Spaniards Marc Lopez and Marcel Granollers 6-3, 7-6 (1) in the men's doubles final of the French Open on Saturday.

Vettel says tyre strategy may spring surprise Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:25 PM PDT Sebastian Vettel claimed third on the grid for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix and then warned that unexpected tyre strategies could produce a surprise in the race. Vettel said: "A couple of weeks ago, you would have expected that all the Mercedes-powered cars would be at the front. Talking about his best lap, which landed him third place behind pole-sitter Nico Rosberg and his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, he added: "It was very tight. Vettel had taken pole at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the last three years.

Dutch beat Australia 2-0 to reach hockey semis Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:22 PM PDT THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands women secured a semifinals berth at the field hockey World Cup when they held off a strong challenge from Australia and won 2-0 on late goals from Kim Lammers and Naomi van As on Saturday.

Kurdish protester killed in clashes with Turkey soldiers Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:20 PM PDT Lice (Turkey) (AFP) - A Kurdish protester has died of gunshot wounds sustained during fierce clashes with Turkish soldiers in the country's southeast on Saturday. Twenty-four-year-old Ramazan Baran died in hospital after the clashes between soldiers and Kurdish protesters angry at government plans to build military barracks in the Lice district of Kurdish majority Diyarbakir province, medics said. Witnesses told AFP Turkish soldiers also fired live bullets in the clashes. Tensions have been on the rise in Lice since protesters blocked a road two weeks ago over the construction of new army posts in Kurdish-majority areas, seen as a threat to a peace process launched in 2012 between the government and the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

Italy's once-vaunted defense is in crisis mode Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:17 PM PDT MANGARATIBA, Brazil (AP) — Italy used to produce world-class defenders the way that Brazil produces strikers of genius.

Montreal sets up new 10-year Formula One deal Posted: 07 Jun 2014 01:13 PM PDT Montreal (Canada) (AFP) - The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One motor racing calendar for a further 10 years until 2024, it was announced on Saturday on the eve of this year's race. The race organisers for the event at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve said they had agreed an extension to their current deal with Formula One's commercial ring master Bernie Ecclestone. Race promoter Francois Dumontier said they will be investing between 25 and 40 million Canadian dollars in an upgrade for the circuit before the race is held in 2017.

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