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• Ukraine sees 'understanding' with Russia on peace moves
• Iran says six-month extension of nuclear talks may be necessary
• More than two dozen dead as Taliban assault Pakistan's main airport
• Insurgents in Iraq overrun Mosul provincial government headquarters
• American detained in North Korea was on vacation tour, lawyer says
• Egypt arrests seven men for harassing women during Sisi celebrations
• 8 inmates injured in fight inside Mexico prison
• Report: Rousseff to skip FIFA Congress
• Searchers undecided who will pay for airliner hunt
• Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT
• VP's corruption case tests Argentina's courts
• US arrives in congested Sao Paolo for World Cup
• Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT
• Argentina travels to Brazil fighting hubris
• China takes dispute with Vietnam to UN
• Mexico's World Cup team bus breaks down
• FIFA sponsor expects action over corruption claims
• Muslim driver fights US city's taxi wardrobe rules
• Ailing Zuma misses first meeting of new S. Africa cabinet
• Brazil defense a concern ahead of World Cup opener
• Subway strikers, police clash in Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Reality check for England with Rio favela visit
• Australian GP trophy to be named after Brabham
• Neesham, Watling set up huge NZ total
• Sao Paulo monorail construction accident kills man
• Spain hones tiki-taka system for defensive Dutch
• New claims of drug trials on children at Irish Catholic homes
• My wife said no to England job, says Mourinho
• Panama arrests fugitive Ecuadoran ex-lawmaker
• Israel's Lieberman slams ministers over policy cacophony
• NATO launches fresh war games near Russia border
• Mexico City joins in banning animals in circuses
• Saudi court jails 33 over 'terror' cell
• Korean-American vies to lead Southern Baptists
• Top Asian News at 9:30 p.m. GMT
• Asian body to merge FIFA seat with presidency

Ukraine sees 'understanding' with Russia on peace moves Posted: 09 Jun 2014 12:57 PM PDT By Timothy Heritage KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine said on Monday it had reached a "mutual understanding" with Moscow on parts of a plan proposed by President Petro Poroshenko for ending violence in the east of the country. Kiev gave no details and Russia did not comment directly but two days of talks, following a brief encounter in France last week that broke the ice between Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin, have given momentum to peace moves. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in a statement released in Berlin that there was "some faint light at the end of the tunnel" in the Ukraine conflict for the first time in months. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in a brief statement in Kiev that Russian and Ukrainian representatives had met three times in the past two days to discuss Poroshenko's plan to end an insurrection by pro-Russian separatists in the east.

Iran says six-month extension of nuclear talks may be necessary Posted: 09 Jun 2014 01:36 PM PDT By Stephanie Nebehay and Michelle Moghtader GENEVA/DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's talks with global powers on curbing its nuclear program in exchange for an end to sanctions could be extended for another six months if no deal is reached by a July 20 deadline, a senior Iranian official said on Monday. U.S. and Iranian officials held talks in Geneva on Monday to tackle ways of breaking a deadlock which has raised the likelihood that the deadline will lapse without a deal meant to head off the risk of a Middle East war over the nuclear issue. Western officials say Iran wants to maintain a uranium enrichment capability far beyond what is suitable for civilian nuclear power stations. Iran says it wants to avoid reliance on foreign suppliers of fuel for planned nuclear reactors and rejects Western allegations it seeks the capability to make nuclear weapons under the guise of a peaceful energy program.

More than two dozen dead as Taliban assault Pakistan's main airport Posted: 09 Jun 2014 10:52 AM PDT By Syed Raza Hassan KARACHI (Reuters) - Taliban militants disguised as security forces stormed into Pakistan's busiest airport on Sunday night, triggering an all-night battle in which at least 27 people were killed. The assault on Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan's sprawling commercial hub of 18 million people, all but destroys prospects for peace talks between the Pakistani Taliban and the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. It deals a heavy blow to Sharif's efforts to attract foreign investors to revive economic growth, and raises questions about security at Pakistan's main installations. Shahidullah Shahid, a Taliban spokesman, said: "The main goal of this attack was to damage the government, including by hijacking planes and destroying state installations." Just before midnight, 10 gunmen in military uniforms armed with automatic rifles and rocket-propelled grenades arrived at the cargo terminal in two minivans, then shot their way in.

Insurgents in Iraq overrun Mosul provincial government headquarters Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:40 PM PDT By Ziad al-Sinjary MOSUL Iraq (Reuters) - Insurgents overran the headquarters of the provincial government in Iraq's northern city of Mosul late on Monday, making further gains in a fourth day of fighting in the country's second-largest city. Governor Atheel Nujaifi was trapped inside the building but managed to escape while police held back an assault by hundreds of militants armed with rocket-propelled grenades, sniper rifles and heavy machine guns mounted on vehicles. The western side of Mosul is now in control of militants, who are advancing steadily southwards in the direction of a major army base where a military airport and top-security prison are located, three army officers told Reuters. Earlier on Monday, Nujaifi made a televised plea to the city's inhabitants to fight militants who have been regaining ground in Iraq and last Friday moved into Mosul.

American detained in North Korea was on vacation tour, lawyer says Posted: 09 Jun 2014 01:49 PM PDT By Jon Herskovitz AUSTIN Texas (Reuters) - The U.S. citizen detained in North Korea, Jeffrey Fowle, 56, is a father of three with a passion for adventure who was in the country as part of a vacation tour, his lawyer said on Monday. "Jeffrey loves to travel and loves the adventure of experiencing different cultures and seeing new places," his attorney, Timothy Tepe, of Lebanon, Ohio, said in a statement. North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, said last week in a two-sentence dispatch it had detained an American tourist for violating its laws. "American citizen Jeffrey Edward Fowle entered the DPRK as a tourist on April 29 and acted in violation of the DPRK law, contrary to the purpose of tourism during his stay.

Egypt arrests seven men for harassing women during Sisi celebrations Posted: 09 Jun 2014 12:30 PM PDT By Shadia Nasralla CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian authorities have arrested seven men for sexually harassing women near Cairo's Tahrir Square while thousands celebrated the inauguration of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the Interior Ministry said on Monday. A video posted on YouTube on Sunday, claiming to depict one of the Tahrir assaults, showed a naked woman with injuries on her hip being dragged through a large crowd at night towards an ambulance. Last week Egypt issued a new law which punishes sexual harassment with at least six months in jail or fines of at least 3,000 Egyptian pounds ($420). Former army chief Sisi, who ousted President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood after mass protests against his rule last summer, has spoken of the importance of women in Egyptian society without discussing specific plans.

8 inmates injured in fight inside Mexico prison Posted: 09 Jun 2014 05:10 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in northern Mexico say a fight among inmates at a prison in the border city of Matamoros left at least eight prisoners injured, some of them gravely.

Report: Rousseff to skip FIFA Congress Posted: 09 Jun 2014 05:10 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil President Dilma Rousseff will not attend Tuesday's formal opening of the FIFA Congress, a meeting of the world football body's 209 members, the Sao Paulo newspaper O Estado de Sao Paulo reported Monday.

Searchers undecided who will pay for airliner hunt Posted: 09 Jun 2014 05:08 PM PDT CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian official says countries searching for the missing Malaysian plane have yet to agree on how to share costs.

Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT Posted: 09 Jun 2014 05:02 PM PDT KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistani Taliban threatened more violence Monday after a five-hour assault on the nation's busiest airport killed 29 people — including all 10 attackers — raising a new challenge for a U.S. ally trying to end years of fighting that has claimed thousands of lives. With recently started peace efforts stalled, the cautious government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may be dragged closer to a decision on whether to take on the militants in earnest across a country with a long history of ambiguity when it comes to dealing with militancy.

VP's corruption case tests Argentina's courts Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:52 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's vice president spent more than nine hours in a judge's chambers Monday, emerging to announce that he had clarified every point of a criminal corruption investigation and would post his testimony on Facebook.

US arrives in congested Sao Paolo for World Cup Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:34 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — The 4,080-mile overnight flight to Sao Paulo was easy for the U.S. World Cup team.

Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:32 PM PDT KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistani Taliban threatened more violence Monday after a five-hour assault on the nation's busiest airport killed 29 people — including all 10 attackers — raising a new challenge for a U.S. ally trying to end years of fighting that has claimed thousands of lives. With recently started peace efforts stalled, the cautious government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may be dragged closer to a decision on whether to take on the militants in earnest across a country with a long history of ambiguity when it comes to dealing with militancy.

Argentina travels to Brazil fighting hubris Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:28 PM PDT BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Argentina traveled to Brazil on Monday trying to temper the sky-high expectations that have taken hold among some media, fans and even national football officials.

China takes dispute with Vietnam to UN Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:28 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China took its dispute with Vietnam over its deployment of an oil rig in contested waters to the United Nations on Monday, accusing Hanoi of infringing on its sovereignty and illegally disrupting a Chinese company's drilling operation.

Mexico's World Cup team bus breaks down Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:14 PM PDT SANTOS, Brazil (AP) — Mexico's World Cup squad had to use taxis to get to training on Monday after the team bus wouldn't start.

FIFA sponsor expects action over corruption claims Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:08 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA sponsor Anheuser-Busch says it is counting on football's ruling body to look into allegations of corruption that have been leveled over awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

Muslim driver fights US city's taxi wardrobe rules Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:07 PM PDT ST. LOUIS (AP) — An Islamic cab driver in St. Louis is challenging the regional taxi commission's wardrobe rules in court after receiving dozens of tickets for wearing traditional religious clothing.

Ailing Zuma misses first meeting of new S. Africa cabinet Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:04 PM PDT South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, who spent time in hospital over the weekend suffering from exhaustion, will miss his new government's first meeting from Tuesday, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said. "President Zuma will miss the cabinet meeting and continue to rest at home this week," said Ramaphosa, who is standing in for Zuma during his recuperation. Zuma left hospital late Sunday, the day after he was admitted for routine tests.

Brazil defense a concern ahead of World Cup opener Posted: 09 Jun 2014 04:01 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil enters its final days of preparations for the World Cup paying extra attention to its defense.

Subway strikers, police clash in Sao Paulo, Brazil Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:52 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian police and striking subway workers clashed in a central commuter station Monday while union leaders threatened to maintain the work stoppage through the World Cup's opening match in Sao Paulo this week.

Reality check for England with Rio favela visit Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:39 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dancing in the shadow of Brazil's largest favela, England players had a glimpse of the other side of life in Rio de Janeiro during their first full day at the World Cup on Monday.

Australian GP trophy to be named after Brabham Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:37 PM PDT MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Grand Prix winner's trophy will be named in honor of three-time Formula One champion Jack Brabham, who died on May 19 at the age of 88.

Neesham, Watling set up huge NZ total Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:36 PM PDT KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — All-rounder Jimmy Neesham struck his second consecutive test century on Monday and wicketkeeper B.J. Watling added 89 as New Zealand amassed 508-7 declared on the second day of the first cricket test against the West Indies.

Sao Paulo monorail construction accident kills man Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:34 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Police in Brazil's biggest city say a construction accident on a monorail meant to expand the city's metro network has killed a worker.

Spain hones tiki-taka system for defensive Dutch Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:30 PM PDT CURITIBA, Brazil (AP) — With the Netherlands determined to use a defensive setup to beat Spain, the World Cup champions are honing their famed "tiki-taka" system in reply.

New claims of drug trials on children at Irish Catholic homes Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:16 PM PDT Fresh claims that children at Catholic 'mother and baby' homes in Ireland were subjected to experimental vaccine trials heaped further controversy Monday on the Church-run institutions. Eighty children became ill after they were accidentally administered a vaccine intended for cattle while they were being used to trial other medicines in the mid-1970s, the Newstalk radio station reported. The report follows new evidence that suggests the bodies of up to 800 young children were deposited, without coffins or gravestones, in a mass grave near a Catholic-run home in County Galway. Historian Catherine Corless, who made the discovery, says her study of death records for the St Mary's home in Tuam suggests that a former septic tank near the home was used as a mass grave.

My wife said no to England job, says Mourinho Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:05 PM PDT Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that his wife, Matilde, was responsible for his decision to turn down the role of England head coach in December 2007. Mourinho, who is in his second spell at Stamford Bridge, claims that he was considering an approach by the Football Association to succeed the sacked Steve McClaren, only for his wife's reservations to deter him. She told me not to take it," Mourinho told reporters in London. "I cannot be spending two years playing against Kazakhstan and San Marino," added Mourinho, who had left Chelsea by mutual consent in September 2007.

Panama arrests fugitive Ecuadoran ex-lawmaker Posted: 09 Jun 2014 03:01 PM PDT Police in Panama on Monday arrested a fugitive former opposition lawmaker from Ecuador who is wanted in his homeland for complicity to murder. Tito Galo Lara was taken into custody in the province of Veraguas, police spokeswoman Mara Rivera told AFP. Galo Lara, shackled and wearing a bullet-proof vest as he was taken into the prosecutor's offices in Panama City, shouted that Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa "is trying to kill me." "I am a victim of political persecution, because I reported corruption inside Correa's government," Galo Lara said to the gathered reporters.

Israel's Lieberman slams ministers over policy cacophony Posted: 09 Jun 2014 02:50 PM PDT Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Monday lashed out at fellow ministers for espousing contradictory solutions to the conflict with the Palestinians, maintaining Israel needed one binding diplomatic plan. During back-to-back presentations, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said Israel should seek to resume peace talks with the Palestinians despite the establishment of a Hamas-backed unity government; Interior Minister Gideon Saar spoke in favour of maintaining the status quo; Economy Minister Naftali Bennett called for the annexation of parts of the West Bank.

NATO launches fresh war games near Russia border Posted: 09 Jun 2014 02:49 PM PDT NATO on Monday launched one of its largest military manoeuvres in the Baltic states since tensions spiked with neighbouring Russia over its annexation of Ukraine's Crimean peninsula. Around 4,700 troops and 800 military vehicles from 10 countries including Britain, Canada and the United States are participating in the Sabre Strike exercises near the Latvian capital Riga. Russia has voiced its objections to the manoeuvres, which move to neighbouring Lithuania on Tuesday. They joined NATO and the EU in 2004.

Mexico City joins in banning animals in circuses Posted: 09 Jun 2014 02:47 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City became the latest place in Mexico to ban the use of animals in circuses Monday as the city council voted overwhelmingly for the prohibition, with fines of $45,000 to $60,000.

Saudi court jails 33 over 'terror' cell Posted: 09 Jun 2014 02:42 PM PDT Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - A Saudi special court jailed 33 people for up to 30 years after finding them guilty of "forming a terror cell" among other charges, state news agency SPA reported Monday. They were also convicted of "smuggling a number of prisoners" out of jail as well as "targeting clerics, princes, and members of the security forces," the agency said.

Korean-American vies to lead Southern Baptists Posted: 09 Jun 2014 02:37 PM PDT NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Southern Baptists elected their first African-American president two years ago in a move widely seen as a watershed for efforts to broaden the appeal of the nation's largest Protestant denomination beyond its traditional white Southern base.

Top Asian News at 9:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 09 Jun 2014 02:32 PM PDT KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — The Pakistani Taliban threatened more violence Monday after a five-hour assault on the nation's busiest airport killed 29 people — including all 10 attackers — raising a new challenge for a U.S. ally trying to end years of fighting that has claimed thousands of lives. With recently started peace efforts stalled, the cautious government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may be dragged closer to a decision on whether to take on the militants in earnest across a country with a long history of ambiguity when it comes to dealing with militancy.

Asian body to merge FIFA seat with presidency Posted: 09 Jun 2014 02:32 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation has changed election rules to ensure its president will in future also take the continent's FIFA vice presidency.

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