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• Iraq militants take Syria border post in drive for caliphate
• Syrian jets bomb eastern rebel towns near Iraq, at least 16 dead
• Poroshenko's Ukraine peace plan gets limited support from Putin
• Egypt upholds death sentence on Brotherhood leader, nearly 200 supporters
• Al Qaeda denies most of its Yemen fighters are foreigners
• European left-wingers back Juncker for EU Commission
• Nigeria beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 at World Cup
• Algeria lowers target before South Korea match
• Tom Lehman leads Champions Tour event
• US to open immigrant family detention centers
• Iranians 'proud' after Argentina heartbreak 
• BRAZIL BEAT: Energetic Matuidi 'still running'
• Fan clashes keep World Cup city on alert
• Mass immigrant graves uncovered in Texas cemetery
• Spotlight on the US and Ronaldo at World Cup
• Germany draws 2-2 with Ghana at World Cup
• Iraq crisis offers hint of vindication for Biden
• Gold Coast shocks Geelong in AFL
• US can clinch advancement with win over Portugal
• Nigeria leads Bosnia 1-0 at halftime in World Cup
• Dolce&Gabbana presents a flourish of crimson suits
• Toures to stay at World Cup after death of brother
• BRAZIL BEAT: For sad England fans, free admission
• Sunni fighters expand offensive in western Iraq
• Bad boys win tournaments, Rooney says
• Messi scores winner, Klose ties Ronaldo's record
• Japan no longer has World Cup fate in own hands
• Iraq, Syria conflicts merge, feed off each other
• Study points to increase in great white sharks off U.S. Atlantic Coast
• Ronaldo expected to play for Portugal against US
• BRAZIL BEAT: Italy gets warm welcome in Natal
• Putin backs Ukraine cease-fire, warns talks needed
• Alstom board approves GE bid to buy power business
• BRAZIL BEAT: Kids invade pitch at Brazil training
• Yobo skippers Nigeria, no start for Bosnia's Ibisevic

Iraq militants take Syria border post in drive for caliphate Posted: 21 Jun 2014 12:00 PM PDT By Kamal Namaa ANBAR, IRAQ(Reuters) - Sunni fighters have seized a border post on the Iraq-Syria frontier, security sources said, smashing a line drawn by colonial powers a century ago in a campaign to create an Islamic Caliphate from the Mediterranean Sea to Iran. The militants, led by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), first moved into the nearby town of al-Qaim on Friday, pushing out security forces, the sources said on Saturday. Sameer al-Shwiali, media adviser to the commander of Iraq's anti-terrorist squad, told Reuters the Iraqi army was still in control of al-Qaim. A three-year-old civil war in Syria has left most of eastern Syria in the hands of Sunni militants, now including the Albukamal-Qaim crossing.

Syrian jets bomb eastern rebel towns near Iraq, at least 16 dead Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:11 PM PDT By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian jets bombed on Saturday rebel-held eastern areas close to the border with Iraq under the control of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, killing and injuring dozens in stepped up raids against the militant group since its Iraqi offshoot made stunning gains in northern Iraq. Five raids killed at least 16 people and injured dozens more when bombs hit residential areas in the town of Muhassan just over 100 km (60 miles) from Iraq, a day after tribal elders in the town along the Euphrates River, pledged allegiance to ISIL. The Syrian branch of the hardline Islamists, whose stated aim is to create a strict Islamic state straddling national borders, took over the town of Muhassan along with the Albulil and Albuomar, in the latest advance in eastern Syria adjoining territory the al-Qaeda splinter has seized in Iraq.[ID:nL6N0P13CV] Syrian fighter jets were seen taking off from the rebel besieged Deir al-Zor military airport to bomb several areas under the control of ISIL and witnesses and activists said areas near the border with Iraq close to the city of Abu Kamal were bombed.

Poroshenko's Ukraine peace plan gets limited support from Putin Posted: 21 Jun 2014 01:03 PM PDT By Lidia Kelly and Richard Balmforth MOSCOW/KIEV (Reuters) - Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced limited support for Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with pro-Russian separatists, but told President Petro Poroshenko there had to be talks with the rebels to prevent the truce collapsing. The Kremlin set out Putin's view after overnight fighting in Ukraine's east in which pro-Russian separatists, according to Ukrainian government forces, attacked military bases and customs posts within hours of the ceasefire coming into force on Friday night.

Egypt upholds death sentence on Brotherhood leader, nearly 200 supporters Posted: 21 Jun 2014 01:08 PM PDT By Yasmine Saleh and Dominic Evans CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian court confirmed death sentences on Saturday against the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood and 182 supporters, in a mass trial of Islamists who ruled Egypt for a year but face a fierce crackdown under the new president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Mohamed Badie and other defendants were charged in connection with violence that erupted in the southern town of Minya following the ousting of the Brotherhood's President Mohamed Mursi last July, led by then army chief Sisi. The court's decision came two months after it referred the case against Badie, general guide of the now outlawed Brotherhood, and 682 other defendants to a top religious authority, the first step to imposing death penalties. Sisi, who won a presidential election last month, said in the run-up to the vote that the Brotherhood - Egypt's oldest, most organized and successful political group - was finished and would not exist under his rule.

Al Qaeda denies most of its Yemen fighters are foreigners Posted: 21 Jun 2014 11:09 AM PDT Islamist websites published an al Qaeda statement on Saturday denying claims by Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi that the vast majority of its fighters in the troubled country are foreigners. In April, Yemeni troops began an offensive into an expanse of south Yemen, including Abyan and Shabwa provinces, in a campaign to root out al Qaeda militants. In a speech on April 29, Hadi said around 70 percent of al Qaeda members in Yemen were foreigners.

European left-wingers back Juncker for EU Commission Posted: 21 Jun 2014 09:35 AM PDT By Mark John and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS (Reuters) - Left-wing European leaders agreed on Saturday to back Luxembourg conservative Jean-Claude Juncker for the post of European Commission president, saying they would seek other top EU jobs for their party allies in return. Among those posts was the European Parliament presidency, whose incumbent Martin Schulz, a German Social Democrat, won their backing to seek a new term at the head of the EU assembly. The decision to back Juncker at a meeting in Paris of eight prime ministers, including Italy's Matteo Renzi and German Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, makes Britain's David Cameron look increasingly isolated before next week's EU summit.

Nigeria beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-0 at World Cup Posted: 21 Jun 2014 04:52 PM PDT CUIABA, Brazil (AP) — Nigeria eliminated Bosnia-Herzegovina from World Cup contention with a 1-0 win over the tournament newcomers on Saturday, with Peter Odemwingie's first-half goal putting the African champions close to the knockout stage.

Algeria lowers target before South Korea match Posted: 21 Jun 2014 04:52 PM PDT PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — Algeria hasn't won a World Cup match since 1982, and the team's coach is out to lower expectations before its next one in Brazil.

Tom Lehman leads Champions Tour event Posted: 21 Jun 2014 04:34 PM PDT GLENVIEW, Illinois (AP) — Tom Lehman opened a three-stroke lead Saturday in the Champions Tour's Encompass Championship, shooting a bogey-free 6-under 66 before play was suspended because of a thunderstorm.

US to open immigrant family detention centers Posted: 21 Jun 2014 04:32 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is actively looking for additional space to house families caught crossing the border with Mexico illegally, primarily for mothers with young children, officials said.

Iranians 'proud' after Argentina heartbreak  Posted: 21 Jun 2014 04:29 PM PDT Passionate Iranian fans held their heads up Saturday after a last minute goal from four-time world player of the year Lionel Messi, saw their beloved Team Melli lose 1-0 to Argentina. "We were robbed," cried an overwhelmed Atieh, dressed in Iran's national shirt. He was not kind to Serbian referee Milorad Mazic: "He got on our nerves." Ehsan, with a face covered in an Iran flag, chipped in: "We played wonderfully, and against one of the best teams in the world.

BRAZIL BEAT: Energetic Matuidi 'still running' Posted: 21 Jun 2014 04:25 PM PDT RIBEIRAO PRETO, Brazil (AP) — France midfielder Blaise Matuidi has so much energy that coach Didier Deschamps joked he even ran back to the team's training camp after Friday's match.

Fan clashes keep World Cup city on alert Posted: 21 Jun 2014 04:12 PM PDT BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Brazilian police detained on Saturday two suspected members of Argentina's infamous hooligan gangs — known in Spanish as "Barras Bravas."

Mass immigrant graves uncovered in Texas cemetery Posted: 21 Jun 2014 04:04 PM PDT FALFURRIAS, Texas (AP) — Mass graves have been discovered in a South Texas cemetery, and researchers believe they contain the bodies of immigrants who died crossing into the U.S. illegally, according to published reports Saturday.

Spotlight on the US and Ronaldo at World Cup Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:58 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — There may be three games at the World Cup on Sunday, but only one will attract a truly global audience — the United States' match against Portugal in Manaus.

Germany draws 2-2 with Ghana at World Cup Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:57 PM PDT FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) — Miroslav Klose rescued a point for Germany, and equaled the World Cup scoring record in the process.

Iraq crisis offers hint of vindication for Biden Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:54 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — As Iraq edges toward chaos, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is having a quiet moment of vindication for a grim forecast that was dismissed by the Bush administration.

Gold Coast shocks Geelong in AFL Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:53 PM PDT MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Harley Bennell kicked six goals as Gold Coast beat Geelong 17.16 (118) to 11.12 (78) in the 14th round of the Australian Football League, posting its first-ever win over the Cats and rising to seventh place.

US can clinch advancement with win over Portugal Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:48 PM PDT MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — The United States can accomplish a pair of American firsts with a win over Portugal on Sunday night: reaching the knockout stage of consecutive World Cups and advancing with a game to spare.

Nigeria leads Bosnia 1-0 at halftime in World Cup Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:47 PM PDT CUIABA, Brazil (AP) — Peter Odemwingie scored against the run of play to give Nigeria a 1-0 lead over Bosnia-Herzegovina at halftime in Saturday's World Cup Group F match.

Dolce&Gabbana presents a flourish of crimson suits Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:46 PM PDT MILAN (AP) — It's no time to shy away from color, men.

Toures to stay at World Cup after death of brother Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:38 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ivory Coast players Yaya and Kolo Toure will stay at the World Cup despite the death of their younger brother.

BRAZIL BEAT: For sad England fans, free admission Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:36 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — English fans devastated by their team's World Cup elimination still had a nice chance to see the sights.

Sunni fighters expand offensive in western Iraq Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:36 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Sunni insurgents led by an al-Qaida breakaway group expanded their offensive in a volatile western province on Saturday, capturing three strategic towns and the first border crossing with Syria to fall on the Iraqi side.

Bad boys win tournaments, Rooney says Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:24 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Striker Wayne Rooney says teams that succeed at the World Cup are nasty and cynical and England needs to play that way if it wants to win.

Messi scores winner, Klose ties Ronaldo's record Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:20 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Miroslav Klose scored a World Cup goal for the record books. Lionel Messi grabbed a late winner to put Argentina into the round of 16.

Japan no longer has World Cup fate in own hands Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:18 PM PDT ITU, Brazil (AP) — The religious cult "Science of Happiness" visited Japan's training camp Saturday to support the World Cup team: "Open The Way With Positive Thinking," read a banner they left by the road.

Iraq, Syria conflicts merge, feed off each other Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:17 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — In a reflection of how intertwined the Syria and Iraq conflicts have become, thousands of Shiite Iraqi militiamen helping President Bashar Assad crush the Sunni-led uprising against him are returning home, putting a strain on the overstretched Syrian military as it struggles to retain territory recaptured in recent months from rebels.

Study points to increase in great white sharks off U.S. Atlantic Coast Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:15 PM PDT By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of great white sharks off the U.S. Atlantic Coast appears to have increased since the early 1990s after conservation measures were introduced to halt their decline, a U.S. government scientist said on Saturday. Scientists for the National Marine Fisheries Service presented the findings in a study published this month in the PLOS ONE online journal. Tobey Curtis, one of the government scientists who worked on the study, said in an interview his team could only capture trends in shark abundance and the study could not be used to estimate the total number of sharks in the Atlantic's northwest region, which extends from the U.S. East Coast. The study's authors described their study as based on the largest white shark dataset yet compiled from the region.

Ronaldo expected to play for Portugal against US Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:14 PM PDT MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo will play, and Portugal needs to win.

BRAZIL BEAT: Italy gets warm welcome in Natal Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:12 PM PDT NATAL, Brazil (AP) — The girls squealed for Mario Balotelli. The locals chanted for their hometown team.

Putin backs Ukraine cease-fire, warns talks needed Posted: 21 Jun 2014 03:03 PM PDT KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support Saturday for Ukraine's unilateral cease-fire in its battle against pro-Russian separatists and appealed to both sides to halt all military operations.

Alstom board approves GE bid to buy power business Posted: 21 Jun 2014 02:45 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — The board of Alstom SA has unanimously approved GE's $17 billion offer to buy the French company's power generation business, the companies announced Saturday.

BRAZIL BEAT: Kids invade pitch at Brazil training Posted: 21 Jun 2014 02:41 PM PDT TERESOPOLIS, Brazil (AP) — Dozens of youngsters got past security and invaded Brazil's training session Saturday.

Yobo skippers Nigeria, no start for Bosnia's Ibisevic Posted: 21 Jun 2014 02:39 PM PDT Cuiabá (Brazil) (AFP) - Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi made three changes from the side that drew with Iran for Saturday's second Group H game against Bosnia-Hercegovina in Cuaiba.

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