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• Iraq's Maliki hopes for government deal by next week
• Exclusive: U.S. discloses secret Somalia military presence, up to 120 troops
• Suspected Israeli revenge killing of Palestinian triggers clashes
• Berlin talks bring Russia and Ukraine closer to resuming ceasefire
• France's Sarkozy says justice twisted by politics in corruption probe
• Japanese woman abducted by North Korea an icon, but South Korean husband forgotten
• Mexican Congress eyes quick telecoms laws approval
• British PM to urge Scots to vote against independence
• No, baby! 'Austin Powers' star Myers opposes Scots independence
• Libya declares oil crisis over after state reclaims ports
• UK opens probe into Facebook's psych experiment
• 1 victim of Bourbon Street shootings dies
• North Korea lists names of living Japanese abuductees: Nikkei
• FBI: US woman wanted to go to Syria for jihad
• Federer: All-white clothing rule "too strict"
• Palestinians say Israeli extremists killed teen
• US Bill of Rights to show in UK for first time
• Super rugby teams face knockout games
• Migrant flight lands in California without protest
• Longtiime PGA member 'Errie' Ball dies at 103
• ON THIS DAY: Dutch reach 1974 World Cup final
• Yellen sees little threat to financial stability
• Lawyer for Libyan militant says evidence lacking
• U.S. storm Arthur to pack hurricane winds by July 4 holiday
• Wildfire near California's wine country threatens homes
• Klinsmann was right: US not ready to win World Cup
• Royal hair force: William, Kate given waxwork makeover
• Ghana to have formal agreements for player bonuses
• Top Asian News at 10:00 p.m. GMT
• GMO labeling initiative moves a step closer to Oregon ballot
• Howard's memorable play marks US World Cup run
• US launches media campaign on immigration dangers
• Chilean fishermen clash with police after protest
• US reaches out to Saudi Arabia, Sunni, Kurd leaders in Iraq
• UN launches inquiry into Darfur peacekeepers
• Militants try to tighten their grip in Iraq, Syria

Iraq's Maliki hopes for government deal by next week Posted: 02 Jul 2014 09:18 AM PDT By Ahmed Rasheed and Alexander Dziadosz BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who is fighting for his political life as a Sunni insurgency fractures the country, said on Wednesday he hoped parliament could form a new government in its next session after the first collapsed in discord. Baghdad can ill afford a long delay. Yet the mounting concern and pressure from the United States, Iran, the United Nations and Iraq's own Shi'ite clerics have done little to end the paralyzing divisions between Iraq's main ethnic and sectarian blocs. Sunnis and Kurds walked out of parliament's first session on Tuesday, complaining that Shi'ites had failed to nominate a prime minister;

Exclusive: U.S. discloses secret Somalia military presence, up to 120 troops Posted: 02 Jul 2014 12:44 PM PDT By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. military advisors have secretly operated in Somalia since around 2007 and Washington plans to deepen its security assistance to help the country fend off threats by Islamist militant group al Shabaab, U.S. officials said. The comments are the first detailed public acknowledgement of a U.S. military presence in Somalia dating back since the U.S. administration of George W. Bush and add to other signs of a deepening U.S. commitment to Somalia's government, which the Obama administration recognized last year. The plans to further expand U.S. military assistance coincide with increasing efforts by the Somali government and African Union peacekeepers to counter a bloody seven-year insurgent campaign by the al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab to impose strict Islamic law inside Somalia.

Suspected Israeli revenge killing of Palestinian triggers clashes Posted: 02 Jul 2014 10:48 AM PDT By Noah Browning JERUSALEM (Reuters) - The body of an abducted Palestinian youth was found in Jerusalem on Wednesday, raising suspicions he had been killed by Israelis avenging the deaths of three abducted Jewish teens. News of the discovery of 16-year-old Mohammed Abu Khudair, who was last seen being bundled into a van earlier in the day, triggered clashes between rock-throwing Palestinians and Israeli police in the city. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accused Jewish settlers of killing Abu Khudair and demanded that Israel "mete out the strongest punishment against the murderers if it truly wants peace". Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged police "to swiftly investigate who was behind the loathsome murder and its motive".

Berlin talks bring Russia and Ukraine closer to resuming ceasefire Posted: 02 Jul 2014 11:44 AM PDT The foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine agreed in Berlin on Wednesday to hold three-way talks involving pro-Moscow rebels by Saturday to pave the way for a new ceasefire, despite continued fighting that Kiev says has now killed 200 of its troops. "It is a clear commitment to a multilateral ceasefire," said German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier after talks with Russia's Sergei Lavrov, Ukraine's Pavlo Klimkin and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius.

France's Sarkozy says justice twisted by politics in corruption probe Posted: 02 Jul 2014 01:12 PM PDT By Gregory Blachier and Gérard Bon PARIS (Reuters) - Former President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday France's justice system was being used for political ends, after he was put under investigation on suspicion of using his influence to gain details of a probe into his 2007 election campaign. The judicial step, which often but not always leads to trial, is a major setback to Sarkozy's hopes of a political comeback after his 2012 defeat by Socialist Francois Hollande. "I say to all those who are listening or watching that I have never betrayed them and have never committed an act against the Republic's principles and the rule of law," Sarkozy said in his first interview since losing the 2012 election. "The situation is sufficiently serious to tell the French people where we stand on the political exploitation of part of the legal system today." In the 17-minute interview on broadcaster TF1's national evening news, a determined and angry Sarkozy launched an attack on the magistrates who had placed him under investigation, saying they had wanted to "humiliate" him.

Japanese woman abducted by North Korea an icon, but South Korean husband forgotten Posted: 02 Jul 2014 02:48 PM PDT By Ju-min Park JEONJU South Korea (Reuters) - Kim Young-nam was a teenager living on the coast of South Korea when he disappeared in 1978, only to turn up in North Korea. There, he met and married Megumi Yokota, a Japanese national abducted by North Korean agents on her way home from school a year previously. They lived together and had a daughter, with the relationship ending when Yokota committed suicide, according to North Korean officials. Japan has not accepted the version of her fate.

Mexican Congress eyes quick telecoms laws approval Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:48 PM PDT By Dave Graham MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's Senate on Friday aims to pass long-delayed legislation setting out the fine print of a major reform of the phone and TV markets that seeks to curb the power of multibillionaire Carlos Slim and broadcaster Televisa. On Tuesday, the Senate presented a revised draft of the so-called secondary laws needed to implement President Enrique Pena Nieto's 2013 overhaul of the telecoms and broadcasting sectors, where immense powers are concentrated in few hands. Senate committees are due to debate the revised telecoms bill later on Wednesday and lawmakers from the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) said they expected it to pass to the lower house for final approval next week.

British PM to urge Scots to vote against independence Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:42 PM PDT British Prime Minister David Cameron is to urge Scots to reject independence in a September 18 referendum on Thursday during a trip north to persuade Scotland to remain within the United Kingdom. Speaking in support of the 'Better Together' campaign against independence, Cameron is expected to say a "silent majority" wish to remain in Britain and to urge them to speak out, according to an advance copy of his comments.

No, baby! 'Austin Powers' star Myers opposes Scots independence Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:32 PM PDT Comedian Mike Myers, the voice of Scottish movie ogre Shrek, came out on Wednesday against the country splitting from Britain ahead of its independence referendum in September. Myers, whose other film credits include "Austin Powers" and "Wayne's World", joins stars such as author J. K. Rowling and singer David Bowie in opposing independence. In a BBC radio interview, Myers was asked whether Shrek -- the grouchy but loveable swamp-dwelling star of four animated films -- would back Scotland going it alone.

Libya declares oil crisis over after state reclaims ports Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:28 PM PDT By Ahmed Elumami and Patrick Markey TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's acting Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni said the government had reached a deal with a rebel leader controlling oil ports to hand over the last two terminals and end a blockade that crippled the OPEC nation's petroleum industry. "We have successfully reached an agreement to solve the oil crisis. We have received today Ras Lanuf and Es Sider oil ports thankfully without the use of force," Thinni said at Ras Lanuf terminal in eastern Libya. "I officially declare this is the end of the oil crisis." Thinni said the ports had been reclaimed after an agreement with Ibrahim Jathran, whose fighters had seized the terminals almost a year ago to demand more regional autonomy.

UK opens probe into Facebook's psych experiment Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:28 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — British regulators are investigating revelations that Facebook treated hordes of its users like laboratory rats in an experiment probing into their emotions.

1 victim of Bourbon Street shootings dies Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:20 PM PDT NEW ORLEANS (AP) — One of the 10 victims of a weekend shooting on New Orleans' Bourbon Street died Wednesday.

North Korea lists names of living Japanese abuductees: Nikkei Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:19 PM PDT (Reuters) - North Korea has handed Japan names of at least 10 Japanese nationals who are said to be living in that country, including those believed to have been abducted by Pyongyang agents, the Nikkei reported. Japan is expected to decide on Thursday whether to ease sanctions against North Korea after assessing Pyongyang's plan to reinvestigate the fate of the Japanese citizens kidnapped by the reclusive state decades ago, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday. Senior-level officials from the two countries met in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss details of North Korea's pledge, the Nikkei said. While Tokyo will analyze the list to see if any names match those of reported abductees, Pyongyang is expected use the list to confirm their whereabouts, the daily said.

FBI: US woman wanted to go to Syria for jihad Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:18 PM PDT DENVER (AP) — Newly unsealed court documents show the FBI thwarted a U.S. woman's attempt to help a terrorist organization by arresting her before she boarded a flight in April.

Federer: All-white clothing rule "too strict" Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:15 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer says Wimbledon's tighter enforcement of its all-white clothing policy for players is "too strict."

Palestinians say Israeli extremists killed teen Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:13 PM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinians accused Israeli extremists of abducting and killing an Arab teenager and burning his body Wednesday, sparking hours of clashes in east Jerusalem and drawing charges that the youth was murdered to avenge the killings of three kidnapped Israeli teens.

US Bill of Rights to show in UK for first time Posted: 02 Jul 2014 04:07 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Two of the most famous documents in American history — the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence — are going on display in Britain for the first time next year.

Super rugby teams face knockout games Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:59 PM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Chiefs' two-year reign as Super Rugby champions could end on Friday as the penultimate regular-season round takes on the sudden-death immediacy of the postseason playoffs.

Migrant flight lands in California without protest Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:57 PM PDT EL CENTRO, California (AP) — A flight shuttling Central American immigrant children and families from the Texas border arrived Wednesday in Southern California without trouble, a day after flag-waving protesters blocked another group in buses from entering a suburban border patrol facility.

Longtiime PGA member 'Errie' Ball dies at 103 Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:50 PM PDT STUART, Fla. (AP) — Samuel Henry "Errie" Ball, who played in the first Masters, died Wednesday. The golf pro was 103.

ON THIS DAY: Dutch reach 1974 World Cup final Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:31 PM PDT On July 3 in World Cup history: Johan Cruyff stars against Brazil as the Netherlands reach final in Dortmund, West Germany, in 1974.

Yellen sees little threat to financial stability Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:29 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said Wednesday that she doesn't see a need for the Fed to start raising interest rates to defuse the risk that extremely low rates could destabilize the financial system.

Lawyer for Libyan militant says evidence lacking Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:26 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer for a Libyan militant charged in the 2012 Benghazi attacks said Wednesday that she had seen no evidence tying her client to the violence, but a judge nonetheless directed Ahmed Abu Khattala to remain in custody as the Justice Department builds its case against him.

U.S. storm Arthur to pack hurricane winds by July 4 holiday Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:22 PM PDT Tropical Storm Arthur threatened to douse some July 4 holiday plans on the U.S. East Coast as officials in several states closed beaches and tourist sites and delayed fireworks shows in anticipation of heavy rain and fierce winds. The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season (http://link.reuters.com/baw32w) was close to reaching hurricane strength, forecasters said on Wednesday, leaving some businesses worried about taking a financial hit. Dave Dawson, owner of the Cape Hatteras Motel on North Carolina's Hatteras Island, which was in the storm's path, said he had no cancellations despite predictions of a soaked holiday. "And of course, at this time you don't know what to tell them." A hurricane warning was in effect along North Carolina's coast, while part of the South Carolina shore was under a tropical storm warning, the National Hurricane Center said.

Wildfire near California's wine country threatens homes Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:20 PM PDT By Jennifer Chaussee SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - In the midst of a statewide drought, a wildfire has consumed 3,200 acres (1,295 hectares) near Northern California's Napa Valley wine country, threatening nearly 400 homes and prompting evacuations, officials said Wednesday. The fire, which started on Butts Canyon Road in Napa County Tuesday, was 30 percent contained on Wednesday, but could spread if winds kick up later in the afternoon and evening, said Janet Upton, a spokeswoman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CalFire. The fire mostly burned in a rural, undeveloped area, but mandatory evacuations were in effect in neighboring residential areas in Napa County and parts of the Lake County border.

Klinsmann was right: US not ready to win World Cup Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:19 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Turns out Jurgen Klinsmann was right: The United States isn't ready to win the World Cup.

Royal hair force: William, Kate given waxwork makeover Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:18 PM PDT Prince William and his wife Catherine have been given a glamorous make-over at Madame Tussauds wax museum in London, with the prince's hair altered to reflect his thinning thatch. Kate is wearing a full-length turquoise silk gown, while William, second in line to the throne, is dressed in a double-breasted black dinner suit.

Ghana to have formal agreements for player bonuses Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:03 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ghana is planning to take pre-emptive action for the next World Cup to avoid off-the-field problems over bonus payments.

Top Asian News at 10:00 p.m. GMT Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:03 PM PDT HONG KONG (AP) — In a rare scene of disorder, Hong Kong authorities cleared out hundreds of protesters who blocked part of the city's financial district early Wednesday, a high-profile reflection of rising anxiety over Beijing's tightening grip on the little enclave of incomplete democracy at the southeastern edge of Communist China. Police arrested 511 people who staged an unauthorized overnight sit-in on an avenue running through the heart of the city after a rally the day before in which tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in the streets to push for the right to elect their leader free of limits Beijing wants to impose.

GMO labeling initiative moves a step closer to Oregon ballot Posted: 02 Jul 2014 02:59 PM PDT By Shelby Sebens PORTLAND Ore.  (Reuters) - An initiative requiring mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods in Oregon moved one step closer to the November ballot on Wednesday after advocates said they submitted more than enough qualifying signatures to the state.  New Approach Oregon officials say they submitted more than 155,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's Office in Salem, far exceeding the required 87,213 needed by July 3 to qualify for the ballot. The state, which must validate the signatures, has until Aug. 2 to determine if it will qualify.  "I don't anticipate that it will take that long," said Tony Green, spokesman for the Secretary of State's Office. Advocates of labeling say consumers deserve to know if the food they eat contains GMOs, or genetically modified organisms. Many consumer groups question both the safety and the environmental impacts of genetically modified foods.

Howard's memorable play marks US World Cup run Posted: 02 Jul 2014 02:58 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Tim Howard left a lasting impression on Americans from coast to coast — and fans around the world, really — for his incredible, improbable saves in the loss to Belgium in extra time that sent the U.S. home from the World Cup to a country captivated.

US launches media campaign on immigration dangers Posted: 02 Jul 2014 02:54 PM PDT MISSION, Texas (AP) — The U.S. government has launched a $1 million international media campaign warning families in Central America that it's best to stay at home, following a surge in illegal immigration, especially by unaccompanied children.

Chilean fishermen clash with police after protest Posted: 02 Jul 2014 02:50 PM PDT SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Small-scale fishermen in Chile have clashed with police after a protest in the port of Valparaiso.

US reaches out to Saudi Arabia, Sunni, Kurd leaders in Iraq Posted: 02 Jul 2014 02:45 PM PDT Top US officials Wednesday upped pressure on key Iraqi leaders as political chaos in Baghdad clouded American hopes for a unity government to tackle the country's sectarian breakdown. President Barack Obama, meanwhile widened the US effort to convince key regional powers to prevail on Iraqi factions for a political settlement, calling Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah. Vice President Joe Biden, who frequently burns up the phone lines to Baghdad, talked to the speaker of Iraq's previous parliament, Osama al-Nujaifi, a prominent Sunni leader.

UN launches inquiry into Darfur peacekeepers Posted: 02 Jul 2014 02:43 PM PDT The United Nations has launched an internal investigation into allegations that its joint peacekeeping mission in the troubled Darfur region has been covering up crimes by Sudanese forces against civilians. The United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force UNAMID, which was established in 2007, is tasked foremost with protecting civilians and securing humanitarian aid for Sudan's Darfur, where violence has left nearly 300,000 dead and two million displaced. The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor last month asked the United Nations to investigate the damaging claims and several Security Council members, including France and Britain, supported the request.

Militants try to tighten their grip in Iraq, Syria Posted: 02 Jul 2014 02:43 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Fresh from success in Iraq, a Sunni extremist group tried to tighten its hold Wednesday on territory in Syria and crush pockets of resistance on land straddling the border where it has declared the foundation of an Islamic state.

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