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• Ukraine government forces recapture separatist stronghold
• Violent protests spread to Israel after burial of Palestinian teen
• Indonesia presidential candidates spar over corruption scandals in final debate
• Two militants blow themselves up in southern Saudi Arabia
• Taliban insurgents set oil tankers ablaze in Afghanistan
• Kenya police probe gunfire incident in coastal area
• ON THIS DAY: Poland beats Brazil for 3rd in 1974
• Clashes between Nigeria army, Islamists kill 59
• Video purportedly shows extremist leader in Iraq
• Netherlands beats Costa Rica in penalty shootout
• Palestinian teen burned to death, autopsy shows
• Bulldogs down Manly in NRL
• NZ beats West Indies in rainy 1st T20
• Netherlands and Costa Rica go to penalties
• Israel investigating police beating of Palestinian rioter
• Brazil team spokesman gets 4-match ban from duty
• Bryans stunned by first-timers at Wimbledon
• Defense stands up, Argentina into World Cup semis
• Hurdlers set year-leading times in Paris
• Netherlands and Costa Rica head to extra time
• Neymar: World Cup dream still alive
• Argentine hooligan leader detained at World Cup
• Yemen bombs Shi'ite rebels after truce collapses, 70 killed
• Essendon stun Port Adelaide in AFL
• Eyes wide shut: Sock, Pospisil win Wimbledon final
• Tour de France at a glance
• 10 dead in Yemen-Saudi border post attack
• Column: Neymar a victim of the World Cup show
• Marcelo stays in camp despite grandfather's death
• Navas keeps Netherlands scoreless at halftime
• Di Stefano in coma after heart attack
• 5 things to know about the Tour 1st stage

Ukraine government forces recapture separatist stronghold Posted: 05 Jul 2014 10:46 AM PDT By Maria Tsvetkova SLAVIANSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces routed pro-Russian rebels in a flashpoint area of eastern Ukraine on Saturday and raised the country's blue and yellow flag again over what had for months been the separatist redoubt of Slaviansk. A Reuters reporter saw a convoy of about 20 military transport vehicles and buses filled with armed rebels driving out of Kramatorsk where they had gone after apparently fleeing Slaviansk 20 km (12 miles) to the north. About 100-150 Ukrainian troops patrolled the center of Slaviansk and some soldiers were bringing out weapons and ammunition from one of the administration buildings the rebels had been using as a headquarters. Shooting could be heard from the outskirts of the town which had served as a stronghold for rebel forces command, and one Ukrainian soldier said the city was not yet fully under government control.

Violent protests spread to Israel after burial of Palestinian teen Posted: 05 Jul 2014 03:06 PM PDT By Ali Sawafta RAMALLAH West Bank (Reuters) - Violent protests sparked by the abduction and killing of a Palestinian teenager spread to Arab villages in Israel on Saturday, presenting a new challenge to the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel has stayed silent on the investigation into the death of an East Jerusalem youth who Palestinians believe was kidnapped and killed by far-right Jews, but the Palestinian attorney-general was reported as saying he had been burned alive. Israeli-Palestinian tensions have risen sharply since three Israeli teens were kidnapped on June 12 and later found dead in the occupied West Bank. This was followed on Wednesday by the kidnapping of Mohammed Abu Khudair, 16, in his neighbourhood in East Jerusalem.

Indonesia presidential candidates spar over corruption scandals in final debate Posted: 05 Jul 2014 12:53 PM PDT By Kanupriya Kapoor and Michael Taylor JAKARTA (Reuters) - Four days before Indonesia's presidential election, the two candidates and their running mates traded barbs over food security and graft in their final television debate on Saturday. Jakarta Governor Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and former general Prabowo Subianto are running neck-in-neck to be the new leader of the world's third-largest democracy. Food, energy, and the environment were the topics under discussion in the debate, and both presidential candidates looked to win over undecided voters, which one survey estimated at around 20 percent. The typically cordial debate got heated when Jokowi's running mate Jusuf Kalla repeatedly raised the topic of corruption scandals involving key supporters of Prabowo.

Two militants blow themselves up in southern Saudi Arabia Posted: 05 Jul 2014 03:09 PM PDT By Sami Aboudi DUBAI (Reuters) - Two suspected al Qaeda militants blew themselves up on Saturday after being trapped inside a government building in southern Saudi Arabia, the Interior Ministry said, following an attack on a border post with Yemen that also killed four security men. An Interior Ministry spokesman said the two were part of a group of six al Qaeda militants who attacked the Wadia border post on Friday from Yemen.

Taliban insurgents set oil tankers ablaze in Afghanistan Posted: 05 Jul 2014 07:29 AM PDT Taliban insurgents set fire on Saturday to about 200 oil tanker trucks supplying fuel for NATO forces in an attack just outside the Afghan capital Kabul, police said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, saying the trucks carried fuel intended for U.S.-led NATO forces. Each of the two candidates vying to succeed President Hamid Karzai accuses the other of mass fraud. The Taliban have vowed to disrupt the election process.

Kenya police probe gunfire incident in coastal area Posted: 05 Jul 2014 03:37 PM PDT Kenyan police started an investigation after gunfire erupted in the coastal county of Lamu, where 65 people were killed in two attacks last month, officials and the Red Cross said on Sunday. The Kenya National Disaster Operation Centre said on its Twitter feed that the gunfire had been at Hindi trading centre, situated 15 km (9 miles) from the town of Lamu, and close to the town of Mpeketoni, which was nearly destroyed in one of the attacks last month. The Kenya Red Cross said it had dispatched its emergency teams to the area, situated north of the port of Mombasa, adding that the shooting had ceased. "Police (are) investigating the incident," the Red Cross said on its Twitter feed.

ON THIS DAY: Poland beats Brazil for 3rd in 1974 Posted: 05 Jul 2014 04:48 PM PDT On July 6 in World Cup history: Grzegorz Lato claims "Golden Boot" as Poland beats Brazil to claim third in Munich in 1974.

Clashes between Nigeria army, Islamists kill 59 Posted: 05 Jul 2014 04:29 PM PDT Clashes between Nigerian armed forces and Islamists after a daring attack on the military in the country's restive northeast left 53 insurgents and six troops dead, a spokesman announced Saturday. The rebels attacked barracks and a police station in the town of Damboa, in Borno state, late Friday while most of the troops were out on patrol in surrounding villages, drawing an army response, defence spokesman General Chris Olukolade said in a statement. The wounded were treated at a military medical facility. "Half of Damboa has been burnt, including the police station.

Video purportedly shows extremist leader in Iraq Posted: 05 Jul 2014 04:28 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — A man purporting to be the leader of the Sunni extremist group that has declared an Islamic state in territory it controls in Iraq and Syria has made what would be his first public appearance, delivering a sermon at a mosque in Iraq's second-largest city, according to a video posted online Saturday.

Netherlands beats Costa Rica in penalty shootout Posted: 05 Jul 2014 04:27 PM PDT SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — Tim Krul came on as a substitute in the final minute of extra time and then saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout victory over Costa Rica on Saturday, giving the Netherlands a spot in the World Cup semifinals.

Palestinian teen burned to death, autopsy shows Posted: 05 Jul 2014 04:20 PM PDT RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — An autopsy showed an Arab teenager who Palestinians say was killed in a revenge attack was burned to death, officials said Saturday, while Palestinian militants fired two rockets toward a major southern city deeper into Israel than any other attack in the current round of violence.

Bulldogs down Manly in NRL Posted: 05 Jul 2014 04:04 PM PDT SYDNEY (AP) — Captain Michael Ennis kicked a field goal and scored a last-minute try to give the Bulldogs a 24-16 win over Manly which hoisted them onto an equal footing with the Sea Eagles atop the National Rugby League after the weekend's 17th round.

NZ beats West Indies in rainy 1st T20 Posted: 05 Jul 2014 03:42 PM PDT ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — Captain Brendon McCullum hit 40 off 35 balls as New Zealand wrapped up a 12-run Duckworth/Lewis victory over the West Indies in a rainy opening Twenty20 at Windsor Park on Saturday.

Netherlands and Costa Rica go to penalties Posted: 05 Jul 2014 03:36 PM PDT SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — The Netherlands and Costa Rica are headed to a penalty shootout after finishing 0-0 through 120 minutes of play Saturday in the World Cup quarterfinals.

Israel investigating police beating of Palestinian rioter Posted: 05 Jul 2014 03:34 PM PDT JERUSALEM/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States called for speedy investigation of an incident in which it said a U.S. citizen of Palestinian descent appeared to have been badly beaten by Israeli paramilitary police during riots in East Jerusalem this week. A video clip circulated on the internet on Saturday showed two Israeli Border police holding down and repeatedly pummeling a masked youth before carrying him away. The family of Tariq Khdeir, 15, from Tampa, Florida, who was visiting family in East Jerusalem, say he was the target of the punches, although the footage is blurred and the victim cannot be identified as he appears also to be wearing a head covering. He is the cousin of Mohammed Abu-Khdeir, the youth Palestinians believe was abducted and murdered by far-right Israelis on Wednesday.

Brazil team spokesman gets 4-match ban from duty Posted: 05 Jul 2014 03:25 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA says it has suspended Brazil's team spokesman from matchday duty for the rest of the World Cup after he clashed with a Chile player.

Bryans stunned by first-timers at Wimbledon Posted: 05 Jul 2014 03:20 PM PDT London (AFP) - Jack Sock and Vasek Pospisil, the American/Canadian pair playing in their first Grand Slam final, stunned US top seeds Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 to win the Wimbledon men's doubles on Saturday.

Defense stands up, Argentina into World Cup semis Posted: 05 Jul 2014 02:59 PM PDT BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — This time for Argentina, it was less about Lionel Messi and more about the men behind him.

Hurdlers set year-leading times in Paris Posted: 05 Jul 2014 02:53 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Dawn Harper-Nelson of the United States ran a year-leading 12.44 seconds to win the 100-meter hurdles at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Saturday while Hansle Parchment of Jamaica set the fastest time in the 110 hurdles this season.

Netherlands and Costa Rica head to extra time Posted: 05 Jul 2014 02:52 PM PDT SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — The Netherlands and Costa Rica are heading to extra time after staying even at 0-0 through 90 minutes of play Saturday in the World Cup quarterfinals.

Neymar: World Cup dream still alive Posted: 05 Jul 2014 02:36 PM PDT BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — Brazil star Neymar says his World Cup may be over because of a fractured vertebra but his World Cup dream of celebrating the title with his teammates at the Maracana Stadium next Sunday is still alive.

Argentine hooligan leader detained at World Cup Posted: 05 Jul 2014 02:31 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's Justice Ministry says police have detained the alleged leader of Argentina's infamous football hooligans inside a World Cup stadium.

Yemen bombs Shi'ite rebels after truce collapses, 70 killed Posted: 05 Jul 2014 02:31 PM PDT The Yemeni air force bombed Shi'ite Muslim fighters north of Sanaa on Saturday in fighting that killed at least 70 people, local officials said, after a truce reached last month between the insurgents and government forces collapsed. The fighting in northern Yemen, which has taken on a sectarian tone, is further destabilising a country struggling to overcome a range of problems including a secessionist movement in its south and the nationwide spread of an al Qaeda insurgency. Shi'ite Houthi fighters, officially known as Ansarullah, blamed army units linked to the Sunni Muslim Islah party for breaking the June 23 ceasefire on Friday, when government troops advanced on an area in al-Jouf province, northeast of Sanaa. A Yemeni government official said the army's advance on the town of al-Safra had been prompted by the failure of Houthi fighters to vacate positions in compliance with the ceasefire.

Essendon stun Port Adelaide in AFL Posted: 05 Jul 2014 02:14 PM PDT MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Essendon led at every change and held on to beat Port Adelaide 8.14 (62) to 7.18 (60), inflicting Port's first back-to-back losses of the season in the Australian Football League.

Eyes wide shut: Sock, Pospisil win Wimbledon final Posted: 05 Jul 2014 02:13 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — American Jack Sock and Canadian Vasek Pospisil could have trouble improving on their first tournament as a doubles team.

Tour de France at a glance Posted: 05 Jul 2014 02:10 PM PDT HARROGATE, England (AP) — A brief look at Saturday's first stage of the 101st Tour de France:

10 dead in Yemen-Saudi border post attack Posted: 05 Jul 2014 01:58 PM PDT An attempt by Al-Qaeda militants to infiltrate Saudi Arabia from Yemen left five security officers dead on the two sides of the border, along with five assailants, officials said Saturday. The Saudi interior ministry said six assailants attacked the Wadia border post in the south of the kingdom on Friday. After an initial clash on Yemen's side of the border that left a Yemeni soldier dead, according to a security official in Sanaa, the infiltrators in a four-wheel-drive attacked a Saudi border patrol vehicle, killing the driver.

Column: Neymar a victim of the World Cup show Posted: 05 Jul 2014 01:56 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — "I kept getting tripped up and kicked to pieces ...," said Brazil's superstar player, "and the referee did nothing to protect me or my teammates from these rough-house tactics."

Marcelo stays in camp despite grandfather's death Posted: 05 Jul 2014 01:53 PM PDT BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) — The Brazilian football confederation says left back Marcelo's grandfather has died, but that the player will remain with the Brazil team at its World Cup training camp.

Navas keeps Netherlands scoreless at halftime Posted: 05 Jul 2014 01:50 PM PDT SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas made a string of quality saves Saturday to keep the World Cup quarterfinal match against the Netherlands 0-0 at halftime.

Di Stefano in coma after heart attack Posted: 05 Jul 2014 01:43 PM PDT MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano was in a coma and in serious condition following a heart attack on Saturday.

5 things to know about the Tour 1st stage Posted: 05 Jul 2014 01:41 PM PDT HARROGATE, England (AP) — Despite the royal icing on the cake on the Tour de France's opening day, the first stage is all about Mark Cavendish.

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